Tuxera, Mentor Graphics to add exFAT and NTFS support for Nucleus OS; extend Android and Linux leadership

SUNNYVALE, USA: Tuxera Inc., the leading provider of Windows-compatible file systems for Android, Linux, Mac and other platforms, announced a partnership agreement with Mentor Graphics, a world leader in electronic hardware and software design solutions.

Tuxera also announced Tuxera exFAT and NTFS for the Mentor Embedded ReadyStart Multi OS platform that runs on Nucleus OS as well as Android and Linux. The ReadyStart platform comprises integrated software IP, tools, and services targeting specific hardware boards and SoCs.

Tuxera NTFS and exFAT offer the first-choice file system interoperability solutions for embedded designers. The partnership allows Mentor Graphics customers to use Tuxera's mature file system technology throughout the design process with seamless platform integration, helping to minimize performance and reliability risks.

Although Mentor's Nucleus FILE product could be used for these applications, the exFAT product is ideally suited to manage extremely large files. To maximize the benefits, Tuxera also provides a comprehensive set of file system tools including format, file system check and repair. Tuxera's solutions are widely deployed in consumer electronics, mobile, medical, aviation and automotive industries.

"We chose Tuxera for their recognized file system leadership and commitment to innovate market leading solutions for the highly competitive embedded system markets," stated Glenn Perry, General Manager, Mentor Graphics Embedded Software Division.

"By combining Tuxera's file system solutions with the expansive features of Mentor Graphics Nucleus OS, Android and Linux offerings, device manufacturers can deliver the latest functionality for mass market deployment in less time and cost."

"We see the partnership with Mentor Graphics a great match. The Nucleus OS is the world's most popular real-time operating system and Tuxera's NTFS and exFAT are the most popular modern interoperable file system solutions," noted Mikko Välimäki, Tuxera CEO.

"Mentor Graphics investments and commitment on Android and Linux fit perfectly with our vision on the increasing need for commercial file system solutions for open source platforms "Mentor Graphics' recognized operating system competence and embedded leadership solidify Tuxera's position as the established market leader in file system interoperability."