Open Kernel Labs (OK Labs), a virtualization technology specialist, has announced that its OKL4 microkernel-based virtualization platform is deployed in Sony Ericsson’s latest XPERIA X1 smartphone.
The virtualization platform, which supports the Qualcomm MSM7200 chipset, is already used in handsets from Toshiba and LG Electronics.
A feature of the OKL4 software technology are the security capabilities it brings to the handset.
This is achieved through the company’s Secure HyperCell technology, which supports embedded virtualization, secure execution of software components segmented for a minimal trusted computing base, and fault isolation within complex systems.
“With the pervasiveness of OKL4, OK Labs has quickly become the industry standard,” said Steve Subar, CEO, OK Labs.
Sony Ericsson joins HTC, Toshiba and LG Electronics in the launch of mobile handsets that include OKL4 software technology: HTC Mogul / XV6800 / PPC6800 / P4000, HTC TyTN II P4550 (HTC Kaiser 120), HTC Touch Dual, Toshiba W47T, and LG KS20.
OKL4 is available under open source and commercial licenses.
To learn more about OKL4 and Secure HyperCell technology, understand use cases and get answers to specific questions, join the OK Labs developer community mailing list.
OK Labs is a spin out from the NICTA, technology centre in Australia.
