Wind River

Overview

Wind River is a technology company specializing in mission-critical intelligent systems and embedded software solutions. Founded in 1981 in Berkeley, California, it has established itself as a leader in the field, particularly known for its flagship product, VxWorks, a real-time operating system for embedded devices. VxWorks has been widely adopted across various sectors, including aerospace, automotive, telecommunications, and industrial applications.

The company offers a range of products and services, including Wind River Linux, development tools like Tornado and WindView, and over-the-air update technology for connected vehicles. Wind River also provides software infrastructure for virtualized 5G networks and collaborates on open RAN solutions. Its customer base includes notable organizations such as NASA, Ford, Verizon, and Boeing, reflecting its strong presence in both commercial and government sectors. The organization is committed to advancing embedded systems and real-time software innovation, focusing on safety and security in mission-critical environments.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +1 510-748-4100
• Website: windriver.com
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/wind-river
• Twitter: twitter.com/WindRiver
• Facebook: facebook.com/WindRiverSystems
• AngelList: angel.co/wind-river

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• Mission-critical intelligent systems
• Embedded software solutions
• Real-time operating systems (RTOS)
• Cloud orchestration
• Virtualization for 5G networks
• Automated updates and over-the-air technology
• Industrial controls & automation
• Automotive safety certification and software
• Aerospace and defense applications
• Security and safety solutions
• Edge computing platforms
• System reliability and monitoring
• Consulting and services for digital transformation
• Open-source contributions
• Advanced analytics and edge AI/ML
• Software lifecycle management
• Mission-critical IoT security
• Critical infrastructure support
• Space-grade embedded systems

Technologies Used

• ADP Workforce Now
• AI
• Bootstrap Framework
• BugHerd
• Data Storage
• Digital Ocean Spaces
• DoubleClick
• DoubleClick Conversion
• Drupal
• Facebook Login (Connect)
• Facebook Widget
• GoToWebinar
• Google Analytics
• Google Dynamic Remarketing
• Google Font API
• Google Tag Manager
• Hotjar
• Jobvite
• LeadForensics
• Linkedin Marketing Solutions
• LiveRamp
• Marketo
• Microsoft Office 365
• Mobile Friendly
• Nginx
• ON24
• Pantheon
• React Redux
• Remote
• Salesforce
• Salesforce Live Agent
• ShareThis
• Typekit
• Varnish
• Vimeo
• YouTube

Affiliated Organizations & Regional Branches

• Particle Design, a Wind River Company
• Arynga