10 Years, 10 Lessons: A View from the Multiprocessing Trenches

Description
Do you know what you want to achieve with multi-core processing? Are you making the most out of the processors' cores used in your embedded designs? Whether you have migrated to multi-core or still investigating strategies, you will want to tune in to this session to hear Kerry Johnson and Robert Craig explore multi-core technology taken from over 35 years of combined experience in the industry.

In this web seminar, Kerry Johnson shares the insights gained from QNX's 10 years of experience in symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) for embedded systems. Mr. Johnson argues that the adopting a multi-core processor does not have to be an arduous task. The programming approaches are, in fact, well established and within the scope of most embedded software developers today. The real key is to know what you want to accomplish, where to start, and to follow proven, experience-based practices that prevent the "gotchas" and ensure maximum scalability. Join Mr. Johnson as he shares 10 lessons learned that will help ensure the success of your next multi-core project.

Robert Craig will take you through the new QNX developer portal, www.foundry27.com, where there is a description of the key functions used to handle SMP system bring up and inter-processor co-operation, development tools, forums and more to enable migration to multi-core processing.

Estimated length: 1 hour, including Q & A.

Who should attend: This one-hour seminar with a short Q&A will be of great interest to embedded software development managers, architects, and developers who are considering or who are using a multi-core processor for an upcoming project.

Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this session.

Speaker Biographies:
Kerry Johnson has 21 years of industry experience, primarily in telecommunications systems. Prior to joining QNX, he served in various roles, including software design manager, product manager, and project management director, at companies such as Nortel, CrossKeys, and Research in Motion. He currently works at QNX as the Director of Product Management.

Dr. Robert Craig is a senior software engineer and manager for the networking group at QNX Software Systems. With over 15 years’ experience in embedded systems design, Dr. Craig has worked extensively as a software architect, designer, and development team manager for various data communications companies. Dr. Craig holds a Bachelor's of Science in Computer Science and Physics, and a Doctorate in Physics with a focus on optical computing technologies.

About QNX Software Systems

QNX Software Systems, a Harman International company (NYSE: HAR), is the industry leader in realtime, embedded OS technology. The component-based architectures of the QNX Neutrino RTOS and QNX® Momentics® development suite together provide the industry's most reliable and scalable framework for building innovative, high-performance embedded systems. Global leaders such as Cisco, DaimlerChrysler, General Electric, Lockheed Martin, and Siemens depend on QNX technology for network routers, medical instruments, vehicle telematics units, security and defense systems, industrial robotics, and other mission- or life-critical applications. Founded in 1980, QNX Software Systems is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, and distributes products in over 100 countries worldwide.

Register now for this web seminar: 10 Years, 10 Lessons: A View from the Multiprocessing Trenches.