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The DiSTI Corporation, the global leader in graphical user interface (GUI) development tools, announced today that its award-winning GL Studio now supports the NXP® Semiconductors i.MX 95 applications processor running on the Toradex Verdin platform. This collaboration delivers a powerful and efficient solution for developers building next-generation embedded and safety-critical user interfaces.

The integration of GL Studio with the NXP i.MX 95 applications processor and Toradex Verdin hardware platform enables developers to take full advantage of the NXP i.MX 95 applications processor’s high-performance compute and advanced GPU capabilities while leveraging GL Studio’s unique strength in real-time, safety-certified, and high-fidelity 2D and 3D graphics.

“This collaboration marks another milestone in extending GL Studio’s performance and scalability across the latest embedded platforms designed for safety,” said Chris Giordano, VP UX/UI Technology at The DiSTI Corporation. “With NXP’s i.MX 95 SoC on Toradex’s Verdin platform, developers can accelerate their GUI development lifecycle, from prototyping to production, without compromising performance or safety.”

The NXP i.MX 95 applications processor brings enhanced processing power and AI acceleration to embedded applications, ideal for automotive clusters, industrial controls, and medical devices. When combined with Toradex’s Verdin System on Module (SoM), developers benefit from a robust and modular hardware platform designed for reliability and long-term support.

GL Studio’s integration delivers key advantages including:

• Optimized performance on the NXP i.MX 95 SoC GPU for real-time rendering.

• Support for functional safety applications through GL Studio Safety-Critical (GL Studio SC).

• Scalable development workflows, enabling reuse of design assets across multiple hardware targets.

• Reduced development time with direct deployment to Toradex Verdin modules.

“Toradex has been a strategic embedded solutions partner for i.MX since 2014 and was an early access embedded solution partner for the i.MX 95,” said Toby Foster, Senior Product Marketing Manager, NXP Semiconductors. “With GL Studio supporting NXP’s i.MX 95 SoC on Toradex’s Verdin platform, developers can more easily bring their designs to market, taking advantage of the i.MX 95 SoC’s flexible display options and safety certifications, as well as enhanced processing power and AI acceleration, enabled by the integrated eIQ Neutron NPU.”

With this integration, DiSTI continues to expand its ecosystem of supported hardware platforms, helping engineers in the automotive, aerospace, industrial, and medical markets bring high-performance, safety-critical user interfaces to life faster than ever.

For individuals seeking to learn more about GL Studio and the solutions provided by DiSTI, please reach out to sales@disti.com

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The DiSTI Corporation proudly announces that Scott Ariotti, Director of Programs, has been named the 2027 Program Chair for the Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation, and Education Conference (I/ITSEC), the world’s largest and most influential event dedicated to modeling, simulation, and training.

Ariotti brings over 30 years of experience in the aerospace and simulation industries to this leadership position. As DiSTI’s Director of Programs, he oversees the execution of complex defense and commercial training solutions. He ensures technical excellence and operational readiness for clients worldwide. His leadership has been instrumental in developing next-generation immersive training systems that enhance safety, proficiency, and mission effectiveness for warfighters and operators alike.

Reflecting on his journey, Ariotti shared, “In 1994, as I rode in the back seat of a white passenger van carpooling from Daytona Beach to the Marriott World Center for my first I/ITSEC, I could never have imagined that one day I would be on the leadership track to help run this incredible conference. I/ITSEC has shaped my professional life in profound ways, and I’m honored to give back to the community that has given me so much.”

Since joining the I/ITSEC Training Subcommittee in 2008 under the mentorship of Cyndi Turner Krisan (2013 Conference Chair), Ariotti has served in several key roles across the Training, Emerging Concepts and Innovative Technologies (ECIT), and Special Events subcommittees as well as serving as Deputy Protocol Officer. He was guided by industry leaders such as Steve Detro, Debbie Berry, Amy Motko, Janet Spruill, and James Threlfall. His contributions have spanned technical, operational, and community-building aspects of the conference.

Ariotti also acknowledged the collaboration and support of the I/ITSEC leadership. These include VADM (Ret.) Sean Buck, Debbie Langelier, Dr. Anne Little, Fred Fleury, Dr. Kelly Hale, and Michael O’Connor. He also thanked his conference colleagues, Dr. Lisa Scott Holt, Carla Cropper, and Dr. Anastacia MacAllister.

He credited The DiSTI Corporation, its leadership, and his family for making this opportunity possible.

Jason Thagard, President of The DiSTI Corporation, praised Ariotti’s achievement. He stated: “Scott’s appointment as the 2027 I/ITSEC Program Chair is a testament to his exceptional leadership, technical depth, and long-standing commitment to the simulation and training community. His vision for advancing innovation and collaboration within this industry perfectly aligns with DiSTI’s mission to drive the future of training technology. We couldn’t be prouder to see one of our own leading such a prestigious event.”

DiSTI is excited to support Mr. Ariotti’s selection as a candidate for the six-year I/ITSEC leadership track beginning in 2026, a commitment that reflects both his dedication and DiSTI’s deep engagement with the modeling, simulation, and training community. This leadership progression includes roles as Deputy Program Chair in 2026, Program Chair in 2027, Deputy Conference Chair in 2028, Conference Chair in 2029, Scholarship Co-Chair in 2030, and Chair of the Council of Chairs in 2031. At DiSTI, Ariotti manages a team of Program Managers responsible for delivering high-fidelity virtual operation and maintenance training applications for U.S. and international military clients, as well as commercial customers.

The DiSTI Corporation, a proud member of NTSA for 30 years and a Sustaining Member for over a decade, remains firmly committed to advancing the modeling and simulation community. As an Orlando-based small business focused on virtual simulation and training solutions, DiSTI’s core values align closely with the I/ITSEC community and the branches of service it supports. The company looks forward to continuing its legacy of innovation, collaboration, and leadership as Scott helps guide the future of this premier global event.

For individuals seeking to learn more about the solutions provided by DiSTI, please reach out to sales@disti.com

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The DiSTI Corporation, a global leader in developing graphical user interface tools for embedded safety-critical systems, has joined forces with Ottawa Infotainment (OI), a trusted provider of digital cockpit and infotainment hardware and software, to present a groundbreaking demonstration. This demonstration will showcase the next-generation Human-Machine Interface (HMI) safety and performance for the Software Defined Vehicle (SDV), a result of the unique partnership between these two industry giants.

DiSTI’s GL Studio, running on the Toradex Verdin platform featuring the NXP i.MX95 processor, with Ottawa Infotainment’s DragonFire framework operating on QNX’s automotive software stack is ideal for automotive engineers. This powerful combination ensures automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers achieve the perfect balance of high-performance graphics, real-time responsiveness, and ISO 26262 functional safety in modern vehicle cockpits.

“This demo shows how easily developers can bridge desktop and embedded workflows with GL Studio while maintaining full design integrity and safety certification requirements,” said DiSTI’s VP of UX/UI Technology Chris Giordano. “By combining DiSTI’s production-proven HMI technology with Ottawa Infotainment’s DragonFire and the robust performance of NXP’s i.MX95 on the Toradex platform, we’re enabling automotive innovators to go from concept to production faster than ever.”

Ottawa Infotainment’s DragonFire automotive platform facilitates rapid integration of automotive software components and seamlessly integrates with GL Studio’s high-performance HMI runtime. Dragonfire supports a variety of automotive software components, including audio, cameras, Bluetooth, navigation, AAOS, and voice assistant technologies. DragonFire incorporates TeleCANesis, a flexible, lightweight communication layer that seamlessly integrates with vehicle systems, all while maintaining deterministic behavior and safety assurance under QNX’s automotive-grade operating system.

“DragonFire’s modular architecture, built on QNX’s real-time OS, enables ASIL-B compliant integration with GL Studio’s safety-centric rendering engine, supporting high-performance graphics with low-latency CAN bus communication. This ensures deterministic timing for safety-critical HMI elements in SDVs, while facilitating over-the-air firmware updates and scalable deployment using NXP i.MX95 hardware,” said Jonathan Hacker, CTO of Ottawa Infotainment.

The demo highlights a full digital instrument cluster and infotainment interface, illustrating how GL Studio-developed content can easily transition between desktop simulation and embedded deployment. The result is a scalable, efficient workflow that accelerates time-to-market for next-generation automotive experiences

For individuals seeking to learn more about GL Studio and the solutions provided by DiSTI, please reach out to sales@disti.com

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The DiSTI Corporation, a global leader in advanced graphical user interface development solutions, has joined forces with Ottawa Infotainment (OI), a trusted provider of digital cockpit and infotainment hardware and software, to bring HMI Safety Technology to modern Software Defined Vehicle platforms. This collaboration showcases the combined expertise of DiSTI’s GL Studio and OI's DragonFire platform, running on NXP i.MX95 Toradex Verdin hardware, to demonstrate the power of advanced HMI solutions in the automotive industry.

GL Studio, developed by DiSTI, is a powerful tool for creating advanced graphical user interfaces, while DragonFire, from Ottawa Infotainment, is an automotive hardware and software platform that simplifies the integration of vehicle systems, HMI, and other software components that make up modern Software Defined Vehicle architectures. This collaboration highlights how these two components together streamline the development pipeline from design to deployment, bridging the gap between desktop prototyping and production-ready embedded systems.

“Our partnership with Ottawa Infotainment is a testament to our commitment to the automotive industry. By leveraging GL Studio’s real-time rendering capabilities and Ottawa Infotainment’s automotive integration platform, we aim to accelerate development for modern Software Defined Vehicles (SDV)”, said DiSTI’s VP of UX/UI Technology Chris Giordano. “This demo reinforces our shared commitment to helping OEMs and Tier 1s bring safe, reliable, and visually stunning HMIs to market faster, ensuring a brighter future for the automotive industry.”

OI’s DragonFire automotive platform provides a unified hardware and software solution for building custom digital cockpit and in-vehicle infotainment systems. DragonFire facilitates the rapid integration of a wide variety of automotive software components, including audio, cameras, Bluetooth, navigation, AAOS, and voice assistant technology. DragonFire also incorporates TeleCANesis, bringing a flexible, lightweight communication layer that seamlessly integrates with GL Studio’s high-performance HMI runtime, enabling developers to visualize, integrate, and test CAN-based vehicle interactions in real time. The result is a more cohesive workflow that simplifies iteration and validation across development stages.

“We are excited to partner with DiSTI to advance HMI safety and efficiency in the era of Software Defined Vehicles. By integrating GL Studio's cutting-edge UI tools with our DragonFire platform, we're enabling faster, more secure development cycles that empower OEMs and suppliers to deliver innovative, user-centric experiences in connected mobility,” said Sean Hazaray, CEO of Ottawa Infotainment.

Ottawa Infotainment will provide a comprehensive GL Studio package, included in the project file to seamlessly integrate GL Studio-based HMIs into the DragonFire automotive platform. This user-friendly package equips developers with everything they need to explore the full capabilities of the integrated solution, ensuring a smooth transition to the new technology and a rapid data communication capability.

For those interested in experiencing the future of HMI development, we invite you to engage with the new solution from DiSTI and Ottawa Infotainment. Together, we are setting a new standard for HMI development efficiency, empowering automotive developers to design richer, safer, and more responsive interfaces across platforms.

To learn more about GL Studio and the solutions provided by DiSTI, please reach out to sales@disti.com.

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The DiSTI Corporation, the world’s leading provider of graphical user interface development tools, is proud to announce the release of GL Studio 8.4. This latest update delivers significant enhancements focused on cybersecurity, performance optimization, and streamlined embedded development, continuing DiSTI’s commitment to innovation and reliability across mission-critical and safety-critical applications.

GL Studio 8.4 introduces cybersecurity testing and reports, an automatic polygon optimizer, out-of-the-box experience improvements for GL Studio ES, and a cross-platform video integration solution. These updates enhance both the user experience and system performance, ensuring developers can deliver faster, more secure, and more dynamic graphical interfaces than ever before.

Key Highlights of GL Studio 8.4

Cybersecurity Reports

GL Studio 8.4 enhances product integrity by introducing expanded cybersecurity measures and providing Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) reporting, now available by default across all GL Studio products. This new feature aligns with Executive Order 14028, which emphasizes the critical importance of transparency in software supply chains. With these updates, users gain a comprehensive inventory of software components, empowering development teams to meet the increasing cybersecurity compliance and traceability standards essential for aerospace and defense applications. This proactive approach not only bolsters security but also ensures compliance with federal requirements, reinforcing the integrity of software used in DoD environments.

Automatic Polygon Optimizer

A new automatic polygon optimizer package analyzes and reduces unnecessary fill drawing, ensuring all polygons within a design are optimized for maximum rendering performance. This results in smoother visuals and faster runtime, an essential advantage for automotive embedded systems and safety-critical displays.

Out-of-the-Box Experience: ES

GL Studio ES continues to evolve with significant workflow and usability improvements. From simplified deployment to enhanced licensing, documentation, and build processes, this update ensures a smoother experience for embedded system developers, accelerating the prototyping and production of automotive clusters and in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) systems.

Cross-Platform Video Integration

The new GlsMultimedia package introduces a cross-platform solution for integrating video and audio content into GL Studio applications. Supporting both local and network-based media streaming, the customizable GStreamer render pipeline makes it easier than ever to deliver rich multimedia content seamlessly across a wide variety of target platforms.

Additional Improvements and Fixes

GL Studio 8.4 also includes a variety of quality-of-life enhancements and bug fixes requested by the community, such as:

• Method overloading and virtual method overrides within the editor

• Improved .gls file load performance

• Searchable logs and resizable editor windows

• 64-bit Raspberry Pi builds and WebGL debugging support

• Enhanced shapefile rendering in GlsMapToolkit

• Brighter visual feedback in the GuiTestFramework

Compatibility updates include support for Ubuntu 24.04 and the retirement of support for Windows 10 and Visual Studio 2015, keeping GL Studio aligned with current industry standards.

Engineered for Performance, Security, and Longevity

After 11 months of dedicated development, GL Studio 8.4 represents another significant step forward for DiSTI’s mission to empower developers to create high-performance, secure, and reliable HMIs across industries.

In the automotive industry, GL Studio 8.4 simplifies the creation of responsive, embedded UIs that deliver real-time performance even on constrained hardware. In aerospace and defense, enhanced cybersecurity and transparency ensure compliance and integrity throughout the development lifecycle.

For individuals seeking to learn more about getting started with GL Studio or other software development solutions provided by DiSTI, please reach out to sales@disti.com

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The DiSTI Corporation, the world leader in graphical user interface software, will showcase a suite of advanced GL Studio® demonstrations powered by NXP® Semiconductors processors at Embedded World North America 2025. These demos highlight how GL Studio unleashes high-performance, safety-critical graphics across NXP’s latest hardware platforms, driving the next generation of intelligent HMI solutions for automotive, aerospace, and industrial systems.

Through close collaboration with NXP Semiconductors and ecosystem partners Green Hills Software, QNX, Toradex, and Ottawa Infotainment, DiSTI will feature multiple real-time HMI demonstrations that showcase GL Studio’s performance, flexibility, and safety certification pedigree on NXP’s i.MX 95 applications processor and i.MX RT1170 crossover MCU.

GL Studio and NXP Demos Featured at Embedded World

GL Studio on NXPi.MX 95 applications processor with Green Hills INTEGRITY RTOS
This demo highlights GL Studio’s ability to deliver deterministic, safety-critical graphics using the INTEGRITY RTOS on NXP’s i.MX 95 applications processor with the Toradex Verdin system-on-module. The collaboration demonstrates a path to ISO26262-compliant HMI development without sacrificing visual fidelity or responsiveness.

GL Studio on NXPi.MX 95 applications processor with QNX OS for Safety
Showcasing a complete automotive stack, this demonstration integrates GL Studio with QNX’s real-time operating system to power next-generation infotainment and digital cockpit applications. The combination of NXP’s high-performance i.MX 95 applications processor and GL Studio’s certifiable rendering engine delivers a robust platform for automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.

GL Studio Safety-Critical (SC) Software Renderer on NXP i.MX RT1170
For applications that demand deterministic, software-only rendering, DiSTI will feature its GL Studio SC Software Renderer running on NXP’s i.MX RT1170 crossover MCU platform. While i.MX RT1170 does provide acceleration options, this demo highlights GL Studio’s flexibility in delivering high-integrity HMI solutions on low-power, safety-critical embedded hardware without GPU acceleration.

GL Studio and Ottawa Infotainment Deliver HMI Safety Innovation on NXPi.MX 95
In partnership with Ottawa Infotainment, DiSTI will present a collaborative demo showcasing GL Studio-powered content running on NXP’s i.MX 95 applications processor and QNX SDP 8.0. This solution illustrates how rich, responsive HMI scan be developed within stringent safety frameworks on NXP’s cutting-edge hardware.

Driving Safety, Performance, and Innovation

“These demonstrations are a testament to how GL Studio brings NXP’s latest processors to life,” said Chris Giordano, VP of UX/UI Technology at DiSTI. “By combining NXP’s high-performance, safety-certified hardware with GL Studio’s real-time rendering engine, developers can deliver advanced user interfaces that meet the highest standards of performance, reliability, and functional safety.”

“NXP’si.MX 95 applications processor offers an advanced platform to showcase GL Studio’s capabilities,” said Toby Foster, Senior Product Marketing Manager, NXP Semiconductors. “With strong graphics support, flexible display options ,important safety certifications and support for multiple simultaneous displays, the i.MX 95 is helping to drive the next generation of intelligent edge solutions with GL Studio.”

Together, GL Studio and NXP are accelerating innovation across embedded markets, empowering engineers to design complex, visually rich HMIs that meet today’s demands for speed, safety, and scalability.

For individuals seeking to learn more about GL Studio and the solutions provided by DiSTI, please reach out to sales@disti.com

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