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ALT Software has been selected by SBS Technologies(R) to provide COTS OpenGL drivers to their customers for the SBS G2 PMC graphics processor family. ALT's drivers provide high performance 3D/2D display capabilities in military and commercial aircraft cockpits, industrial controls, telematics and infotainment systems, and other human machine interface devices. The SBS G2 PMC graphics display controller family utilizes the powerful 3D graphics processing power of ATI Technologies' popular Mobility Radeon 9000 ('M9') chip used in today's high-end notebook computers, on a PMC module. The result is embedded devices that boast performance near that of high-end desktop workstations. The PMC module offers advanced 3D/2D graphics and functionality such as video capture, independent dual monitor support, and 'video to SBC' capability. ALT provides advanced software products for cockpit and helmet-mounted displays, moving map systems and other avionics devices with advanced performance requirements. The ALT drivers allow SBS customers to enable their hardware to support content rich 3D and 2D graphics and also provide an upgrade path for avionics clients from general purpose to DO-178B Level A certifiable drivers as their needs change. A key deciding factor for SBS in selecting ALT's drivers was their ease of deployment on different system configurations. ALT Software driver kits accommodate a variety of operating systems, bus architectures, graphics ASICs, and processor combinations. OS and processors supported for use with the G2 PMC module include VxWorks(R), INTEGRITY(R), Windows(R) XP, and Linux(R) on Intel(R) and PowerPC(R) processors. For customers with an unsupported requirement, such as a proprietary RTOS or a different processor, the driver's modular architecture allows ALT to modify the applicable module as required, as opposed to creating an entirely new driver. This translates into shorter development time and lower driver development costs for SBS customers. "ALT Software is an industry leader in OpenGL driver technology. When we considered the alternatives to providing quality drivers for the G2 family for a wide range of operating systems and with a strong path to DO-178, SBS chose to support our customers with ALT's tried and proven OpenGL products and professional services," said Frank Willis, V.P. of Business Development, SBS Technologies' Government Group. "ALT Software has been developing drivers for both the embedded and desktop markets for over 10 years. It is exciting to be bringing this level of 3D and 2D desktop graphics performance to SBS' G2 family of PMC modules," said Chris Brady, president of ALT Software. Visit with ALT at ESC Boston September 13-14, 2005 ALT Software will be attending the ESC Boston from September 13th to 14th in Boston. If you are interested in learning more about ALT and their products and are available to meet, please contact marcom@altsoftware.com. For more details go to: http://www.altsoftware.com/company/media_center/events/ About ALT Software Inc. Founded 1994, with offices in Toronto and Waterloo, Ontario, ALT Software provides professional application and system level software and hardware development services to organizations across a broad range of sectors. ALT specializes in hardware-related software engineering, with expertise in embedded systems, 3D/2D graphics, OpenGL and OpenGL ES, avionics display drivers, video, audio, networking and mobile technologies. About SBS Technologies(R) SBS Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:SBSE) founded in 1986, designs and builds a wide range of standard and customized embedded computer products. Our products include processor boards, input/output modules, networking devices, and complete computer systems. Our products are used in many industries, including telecommunications, medical electronics, industrial automation and defense. Headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, SBS maintains eight primary operating locations, has regional sales offices throughout the United States and has international sales and support offices in six countries. More information on SBS is available at www.sbs.com. All other product names, trademarks, and/or company names are used solely for identification and belong to their respective owners.