Cirrus IM expands portfolio with Rapita Systems worst-case execution time analysis technology

French distributors of software and tools for high-tech development engineers, Cirrus IM, have announced a distribution agreement with timing analysis specialist Rapita Systems. Cirrus IM will be supplying Rapita Systems' state-of-the-art RapiTime toolset. RapiTime is a comprehensive toolset for performance profiling, and worst-case execution time (WCET) analysis of real-time embedded software. It is compatible with industrial scale programs from a few KBytes to millions of lines of code, and works with virtually every 8, 16, and 32-bit embedded microprocessor on the market. For further details about the wealth of information provided by RapiTime download a copy of the RapiTime Product Brochure and RapiTime White Paper. "For engineers developing high-reliability real-time software, this is a powerful tool and we are very pleased to be including RapiTime in our portfolio," said Philippe Cartau of Cirrus IM. "At Cirrus IM, our objective is to provide proven yet innovative solutions that bring added value to our customers. RapiTime is a key solution for understanding, verifying and improving the timing performance of realtime software, greatly reducing both the uncertainty related to complex environments and development time." "We are delighted to welcome Cirrus IM, their expertise in the avionics sector will be a tremendous boost" said Guillem Bernat, CEO of Rapita Systems. "Our focus is on developing timing analysis technology and bringing it to market. We always work with key industry specialists who understand the needs of their customers. Partnering with Cirrus IM is an important step in taking our technology to a wider audience. Cirrus IM has a wealth of expertise in the area of reliable systems, and we feel confident that they will be able to fully support our customers in France". For more information about RapiTime on-target timing analysis solutions call Philippe Cartau on +33 5 62 13 76 92 or email philippe.cartau@cirrusim.com. About Cirrus IM Cirrus IM is a key service provider to of some the leading companies in France involved in the development of safety-critical and avionics products. Products supported by Cirrus IM include time triggered protocols, condition based management tools, high end electro-mechanical assemblies for critical applications and more. www.cirrusim.com About Rapita Systems Ltd Rapita Systems Ltd is a specialist in on-target timing analysis of real-time embedded systems for the avionics, telecommunications, space and automotive electronics markets. Its innovative RapiTime Product makes Rapita Systems the leader in measurement-based worst-case execution time (WCET) analysis solutions. www.rapitasystems.com