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Latest Perst from McObject Delivers Microsoft Silverlight Embedded Database Support with Secure Local Storage 27/01/2010

Latest Perst from McObject Delivers Microsoft Silverlight Embedded Database Support with Secure Local Storage

McObject announce availability of the latest Perst Embedded Database software release for use with Microsoft’s Silverlight technology for building rich Internet applications, and unveiled a demo that shows Perst in a Web-based customer relationship management (CRM) application written in Silverlight.

The CRM demo application can be launched from the McObject Web site, together with a download of the complete demo source code, along with an article that comments extensively on the code to illustrate Perst’s role in this application.

The full press release from McObject can be found here.

It seems what McObject have delivered for Silverlight is pretty unique. In numerous forums lots of people are searching for a database for Silverlight applications. Candidate DBMSs are offered as possible solutions, but until now there has not been anything that could be offered a proven database for Silverlight with an actual reference application in place.

About Perst for Silverlight

Perst is McObject's open source, dual license, object-oriented embedded database system (ODBMS). It is available in one edition developed as an all-Java embedded database, and another implemented in C# (for Microsoft .NET Framework applications).

Perst gives developers the ability to sort, store and retrieve objects in their applications with maximum speed and with low memory and storage overhead, while leveraging the object-oriented paradigm of the C# and Java languages.

With its newly added Silverlight support, Perst for .NET enables Silverlight applications to leverage DBMS features including transactions, a flexible and easy-to-use API, multiple database indexes, garbage collection and more. Uses of Perst with Silverlight include client-side caching, software as a service (SaaS) architectures, and storage of application settings and of data for tables, grids and lists in Web forms. With Perst, clients can also store data from unfinished projects that use Silverlight Web applications.

To enforce security in Silverlight-based Web clients, Perst requires explicit permission from local users before allowing data storage to exceed the maximum 1 megabyte size allowed under the quota. Also for security, the isolated storage feature in Silverlight restricts the Perst-based application to using a sub-tree of the file system for database storage. Developers can also choose to use Perst for transient, memory-only storage in Silverlight applications.

Find Out More

Contact MPC Data on mcobject@mpcdata.com and visit our McObject Data Management Solutions section for further detains and commercial pricing.

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MPC Data releases new White Paper Comparing Windows XPe and WES 2009 23/04/2009

Microsoft produces both Windows XP Embedded and Windows Embedded Standard 2009 operating system products. This White Paper is based on MPC Data’s experience and compares the key differences between the two products so that informed decisions can be made as to which one may best suit a particular set of product requirements.

The paper is aimed at managers and technical professionals who have some experience with the Windows XP Embedded toolset. It discusses the differences in toolset functionality and types of embedded operating systems produced by Windows Embedded Standard (WES) 2009 and Windows XP Embedded (XPe) SP2 Feature Pack 2007.

The paper is intended to provide assistance when deciding upon which of the two embedded operating systems best meets specific new project requirements and considering the migration of existing projects from Windows XP Embedded FP2007 to Windows Embedded Standard 2009.

In depth detail about the embedded operating systems is given and a clear analysis comparing these functions is provided in an easy to read format so that this paper can be used as a quick reference guide by all without losing any of the integral detail. The paper also provides many links and references to other sources to substantiate the evidence given and links to several websites where the latest information and updates can be found.

The White Paper can be found and downloaded free of charge from http://www.mpcdata.com/windows-embedded-whitepapers/

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MPC Data and Datalight announce Reliance Nitro 03/04/2009

MPC Data and Datalight announce Reliance Nitro

Datalight Releases New Tree-Based File System -- Boosts Windows Mobile Performance by 500%

Datalight announced a new tree-based file system for improved performance on Windows Embedded CE, Windows Mobile, and VxWorks.

London, 31 March 2009 – MPC Data and Datalight announced Reliance Nitro, a new tree-based file system with broad performance implications for embedded device manufacturers around the globe. Early tests show sequential and random write speeds as much as five times faster on Microsoft Windows Mobile than the default file system, allowing devices like Smartphones and digital cameras to store and access large amounts of data without the lag time often experienced when dealing with multimedia and other large files.

To make Reliance Nitro faster than other file systems, the Datalight engineering team analyzed all I/O operations, eliminated all redundant calls to the disk, and optimized the file system’s disk operations. This translates into much faster throughput speed for read and write operations. In fact, the revolutionary tree-based allocation structure allows Nitro to be up to 100 times faster on file operation speeds, enabling a far more responsive user experience.

The new file system will initially be available for Windows Embedded CE, Windows Mobile, and Wind River VxWorks. An RTOS porting kit will be offered to allow porting to any 32-bit operating system. Like Reliance, the well-known transactional file system on which it is based; Reliance Nitro provides 100% data reliability and fast mount times.

“Our intent in building Reliance Nitro was to mitigate the sluggish performance associated with increasing data storage on devices,” said Roy Sherrill, Datalight CEO. “Nitro will allow users to finally enjoy the high speed capabilities of flash. We expect fast adoption as manufacturers vie for the loyalty of customers seeking better performing devices.”

Reliance Nitro is available immediately from MPC Data. Please visit us at http://www.mpcdata.com or send an email to datalight@mpcdata.com to find out more.

The Reliance family of file systems and FlashFX family of flash media managers comprise the Datalight flash file system solution. Reliance was designed from the ground up for high reliability applications. Dynamic Transaction Point™ technology provides 100% immunity from file system corruption, even after unexpected system interruption. Embedded applications can benefit from faster boot times that remain consistent for the life of the product, regardless of disk size. FlashFX™ Pro features pre-written support for over 300 flash parts, works with virtually any NAND controller, and features wear levelling, bad block management, and background compaction for unrivalled performance. Datalight flash file system products are also available on Linux and other operating systems.

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Reference board facilitates developments with SH7723 02/04/2009

Reference board facilitates developments with SH7723

Reference board facilitates developments with SH7723

MPC Data Inc announced the immediate availability of a reference and development kit for the Renesas SH7723 with complete documentation for rapid development of OEM solutions. The HiCO.DIMM7723 provided by emtrion GmbH (Karlsruhe, Germany) provides an easy introduction to Renesas’ audio and video technologies. Board support packages supplied with the developer kits are available for Microsoft Windows CE 6.0 R2 and a Linux 2.6.27 kernel. The system consists of an SO-DIMM CPU module and a choice of carrier boards. As well as the processor, the SO-DIMM CPU module also contains the memory chips, Ethernet controller and RTC. The two carrier boards each feature all the components that experience has shown customers need, such as audio, video, USB host and device interfaces based on USB 2.0, and a 100 MBit Ethernet interface, power supply and connector. The reference boards are not only suitable for evaluation and development, but can also be used directly for end applications. This significantly cuts development times for OEM projects. The solution is also extremely low power, making it ideal for mobile applications. Additionally, the HiCO.DIMM7723 BSPs will incorporate Renesas’ codecs and hardware accelerators when available.

SH7723 for visualization interfaces in embedded systems

Video and Audio UIs are increasingly being used to provide operating instructions directly and present rich, interactive control panels on the device. With the SH7723, Renesas is offering a specific 32-bit RISC component for these types of audio and video applications with graphics acceleration for complex GUIs (Graphical User Interfaces). The processor features onboard multimedia interfaces, video in/out, a 5 megapixel camera interface, an audio processor, LCD controller, 2D graphics acceleration and SD card controller and operates at a frequency of 400 MHz with L2 cache and powerful FPU (Floating Point Unit). MPEG-4/H.264 acceleration directly on the hardware allows video recordings and decoding at up to 30 frames per second.

Both emtrion and MPC Data are Platinum level Renesas Global Alliance Program members, with many years experience with Renesas’ SH range of RISC devices, enabling them to give in-depth consultancy, support and services to Renesas customers.

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