HELSINKI, June 16, 2003
Movial, the provider of embedded Linux Product Creation Services and
Communication Software, and Buscom Oy, the leading European provider of
traffic information management systems for public transport operators,
announced today that Movial provides an embedded Linux testing
environment for Buscom Oy’s Linux-based product line.
"I am very satisfied with Movial’s expertise and experience with embedded Linux and related technologies, software development processes, and project management”, says Pekka Vuorio, Manager Product Development, Buscom Oy. “Movial not only delivered superb quality software for our embedded Linux-based product line, but also within budget and schedule which is very important from our software development partners”. “I would highly recommend Movial as software partner to any embedded Linux device manufacturer”.
“We are very pleased to work with the leading European provider of traffic information management systems early in their product development phase”, says Victor Donselaar, Vice President Business Development, Movial. “ Buscom Oy’s choice of Linux for their new product line is another clear indication of the benefits and success of Linux in embedded devices”. “Movial builds on this success and enables device manufacturers to rapidly develop and test their Linux-based products, as well as assisting them with the development and customisation of the Linux kernel, middleware, User Interface, and applications.”
Movial Corporation develops software and services for the mobile multimedia and presence-enabled applications market. By enhancing the ability of device, system, and IM vendors to conceive, design, and deliver the software differentiators that drive revenue, Movial is the choice of Nokia, HP, Orange, and Jabber, Inc. Movial has distinguished itself with mobile presence innovations such as 'Push-to-Video,' while simultaneously becoming the time- and cost-to-market leader for Linux-based consumer electronics.
Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, Movial was founded in 2001 and employs 90 employees.
Buscom Oy was the first company in the world to introduce a proximity card based public transportation application. The know-how of Buscom is based on long-term experience in smart card technology as well as wide knowledge of the public transportation branch. The systems of Buscom Oy are already used in over 70 localities in Europe. At present Buscom Oy concentrates in developing public transportation data management as mere fare collection systems are no longer sufficient answers the needs of public transportation. Buscom Oy offers an understandable and clear solution to these growing needs by using the latest technology. Buscom Oy holds on to its pioneer status by offering a lot more than just traditional proximity card fare collection with the new Buscom Palette -system.
Buscom Oy is situated in Technopolis in Oulu. For further information visit www.buscom.fi
Contact: info@buscom.fi