LDRA announced a plug-in that brings the capabilities of the LDRA tool suite into the Jenkins automation server for continuous integration (CI) for agile software development. Jenkins automates and manages the build process and connects build and version control systems with quality management and automated testing processes for large-scale system-level software projects. LDRA has long […]
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Defense in depth: What does it mean, and what can it achieve?
By Mark Pitchford, technical specialist, LDRA Connectivity has brought positive changes to embedded applications through new opportunities for easier monitoring, upgrades, and enhancements. On the downside, connected systems present more attack surfaces, which make systems vulnerable to bad actors. Defending against such attacks is a daunting task, even for organizations well versed in functional safety. […]
Tool suite supports safety-critical RTOS
LDRA announced an updated integration with DDC-I, Inc. for aerospace and defense applications. The LDRA tool suite now supports DDC-I’s latest Deos safety-critical real-time operating system (RTOS) featuring SafeMC multicore technology, and the latest OpenArbor Eclipse-based integrated development environment (IDE). The powerful, efficient solution enables avionic system manufacturers to quickly and cost-effectively develop, debug, test, and deploy […]
Software suite verifies assembly/object level code on ARM CPUs for DO-178C Level A compliance
LDRA announced its extension of object-code verification to deliver advanced software testing for Arm-based chips used in safety-critical aerospace & defense and automotive applications. With Arm chipsets becoming increasingly prevalent in the core CPUs of both aircraft and automobiles, safety-critical verification becomes essential. LDRA’s support enables software developers to leverage the LDRA tool suite to verify code coverage […]
Software tool suites aid Future Airborne Capability Environment (FACE) conformance
With the latest release of the LDRA tool suite, LDRA delivers industry-first FACE Conformance Tool Suites, enabling cost-effective development and verification of high-assurance, FACE-conformant software. These new software tool suites uniquely automate the process of evaluating software for conformance with each version of the released FACE standard (e.g., version 2.1.1 and 3.0), while at the same time enabling developers […]
Training courses teach functional safety/security standards for critical software apps
LDRA has announced that the company is bringing its popular three-day software-development public training courses to multiple US locations. The LDRA tool suite Training Course is scheduled for June 18–20 in San Jose, Calif., and June 25-27 in Huntsville, Ala. Additional locations are being added on-demand, with the next courses planned for Boston, Mass., and Dallas, […]
Software suite aids in safety, security compliance management
LDRA announced enhanced automation capabilities in the LDRA tool suite that will save time and money for those companies that must adhere to and prove compliance with functional safety and security standards. This unprecedented level of automation streamlines compliance by providing the infrastructure for transparent and auditable development workflows necessary in industries such as automotive (ISO 26262), medical devices (IEC […]
Assembly code certification tool now supports PowerPC assembler platforms for avionics, safety-critical environments
LDRA has updated the LDRA tool suite for the PowerPC assembler language to support all 32- and 64-bit PowerPC chips used in safety-critical environments such as communication terminals, commercial and military avionics, unmanned air vehicles, and missile and space flight applications. Such support enables LDRA customers, including those who have been using the LDRA tool suite […]
