Intel, Microsoft and our partners have been working closely together on testing and validation to ensure delivery of a high-quality experience across the nearly 200 Intel-based designs that will start launching in October.

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As a veteran in the automotive industry, Wind River is an expert in handling complex matters such as automotive regulations and combining the latest automotive innovations with integration services, life cycle support offerings, testing and validation, while working closely with a dynamic partner ecosystem to meet the needs of the automotive market.

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However, Colgate suggested in an earlier interview with CNN.com that a non-academic team could perform the review, perhaps a software testing and validation firm.

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