VirtualLogix

VirtualLogix, Inc. operated as a specialized provider of real-time virtualization software and associated development tools tailored for the embedded systems market. The company was established in 2002, initially under the name Jaluna, and was co-founded by Christian Jacquemot and Michel Gien. Both founders brought extensive experience from Chorus Systems, a company previously acquired by Sun Microsystems, where Gien had been a distinguished engineer and Jacquemot a chief architect.

The firm's core business involved developing and marketing virtualization software that enabled embedded systems to run multiple, heterogeneous operating systems concurrently on a single processor. Its main product, the VirtualLogix VLX platform, was a Type-1 hypervisor that allowed for the simultaneous operation of rich operating systems like Linux and Windows alongside real-time operating systems (RTOS). This technology catered to a diverse client base, including OEMs, original design manufacturers (ODMs), service providers, systems integrators, and semiconductor manufacturers. The company's offerings were targeted at several vertical markets, including mobile handsets, network infrastructure, and digital multimedia devices. For instance, Alcatel utilized VLX for its soft-switches, and Grundig integrated it into a mobile handset.

Financially, VirtualLogix attracted significant venture capital, raising a total of $29.3 million over four funding rounds. Notable investors included Intel Capital, Atlas Venture, Index Ventures, and Cisco. A significant Series B funding round in 2007 raised $16 million. The company's business model was based on licensing its software solutions. In September 2010, VirtualLogix was acquired by Red Bend Software, a provider of mobile software management. This acquisition marked the conclusion of VirtualLogix's journey as an independent entity, with its team and technology being integrated into Red Bend to enhance their mobile virtualization capabilities.

Keywords: real-time virtualization, embedded systems, hypervisor, VLX, Jaluna, mobile virtualization, network infrastructure, real-time operating systems, RTOS, multi-core processors, single-chip design, Christian Jacquemot, Michel Gien, Red Bend Software acquisition, embedded software, virtualization software, system-on-chip, telecom infrastructure, mobile handsets, digital multimedia