Mistral joins ARM Solution Center for Android

BANGALORE, INDIA: Mistral Solutions, a leading provider of complete technology solutions and professional services in the embedded space and a member of the ARM Connected Community, has joined the ARM Solution Center for Android (SCA).

The SCA is a collaborative resource for designers and developers of ARM technology-based products running on Android, the open source platform from the Open Handset Alliance.

Paving the way for Mistral’s entry into the elite alliance is the extensive expertise Mistral has, in providing services on Android that have been optimized for ARM architecture. As a member of the alliance, Mistral will offer customized, solutions on the Android platform: including development tools, reference designs, embedded application porting, integration and development.

As the market for smartphones, other connected mobile and home devices grows, so too do consumers’ expectations for these devices. The ARM SCA provides designers and developers of Android-based devices, the assurance that the components used to develop these next-generation consumer electronic devices are up to the task.

“Android is fast emerging as a growth platform for product developers seeking to stay ahead of competition. Customers will be able to leverage Mistral’s vast experience in working on ARM’s leading processor families and the Android platform, to build world-class, next generation devices with unrivaled features; at viable costs and shorter timelines.” said Samyeer Metrani, Vice President - Services (USA), Mistral Solutions,

“Android was written for the ARM architecture, the leading processor architecture for internet-everywhere applications; from mobile to the connected home,” said Kevin Smith, vice president of Segment Marketing, ARM. “ARM is fortunate to be able to cultivate a Partner ecosystem that ensures device manufacturers have the best development solutions at their disposal.”

Mistral’s offerings on the Android Platform include:
* Android support and porting on the OMAP3 EVM.
* Integration of Android framework to an existing BSP.
* Providing support for peripherals which are not natively supported in Android.
* Development of backend applications over Android framework.
* Porting of Android framework to other processor families.