The OSGi Alliance has announced the release of the first three products to be certified compliant to OSGi Service Platform Release 4 (R4). GateSpace Telematics’ Knopflerfish Pro 2.0, ProSyst Software’s mBedded Server 6.0 and the open source implementation Equinox 3.2 OSGi R4 implementation of Eclipse have passed the R4 certification requirements.

The OSGi Service Platform, with its dynamic module system for Java, enables applications to be developed, maintained and upgraded remotely and dynamically and allows for interoperability between the different OSGi based devices and computers. The OSGi compliance certification program assures customers of interoperability for OSGi applications and services running on platforms certified compliant with the OSGi Service Platform Release 4 specification. The compliance certification program enables developers to build solutions for a broader variety of reliable product solutions that include OSGi technology.

The compliance certification program for R4 is open now for product testing and certification and effective August 1, updates to the program will make it even easier for OSGi members to submit their products for testing and certification.

OSGi technology adopters are offered the benefits of improved time-to-market and reduced development costs as OSGi technology provides for the integration of pre-built and pre-tested component subsystems. Adopters also benefit from reduced maintenance costs and unique new aftermarket opportunities because networks can be utilized to dynamically update or deliver services and applications in the field.

The OSGi Alliance is a worldwide consortium of technology innovators that advances a proven and mature process to assure interoperability of applications and services based on its component integration platform. The alliance provides specifications, reference implementations, test suites and certification to foster a valuable cross-industry ecosystem.

Alliance membership options include the recently established, low-cost adopter associate membership. More information on membership and its benefits is available at the official website.