Eurotech Inc., a provider of application-ready embedded computer systems, launches the Eurotech Software Framework (ESF) middleware solution, based on service oriented architecture and implemented using IBM Equinox. ESF brings a low cost modular approach to application development by using a mature and scalable Java-based software framework.

Specifically, ESF delivers several benefits to embedded markets including:

• Reduced time to market by integrating device drivers in ESF as opposed to creating complex code
• High level of portability across hardware platforms
• Reduced risk with full-featured software already running on proven hardware
• Hardware independent solution allows applications to be developed on any Eurotech hardware platform

Standardized Open Software, backed by industry leaders and allowing for third party applications to be easily ported across devices.

"ESF is truly an innovative approach to embedded development," says Arlen Nipper, president and CTO of Eurotech Inc. "Eurotech has always understood that time-to-market is critical to our embedded customers, hence our focus on application-readiness. With ESF, OEMs can further reduce development time. Building on the OSGi framework, ESF makes development easy and portable, letting OEMs get to market quickly, before the competition."

Various Eurotech hardware products, such as ZyWAN, Zeus, Titan, and Apollo, are currently available with ESF.