iVivity Relies on Verisity's Verification Process Automation and Reuse for Its iDiSX Chip

Reusability Proves Key to Advanced Verification Solution for Block and Chip Level Verification

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 14, 2004 -- Verisity, Ltd. (Nasdaq:VRST), the leading supplier of verification process automation (VPA) solutions, today announced iVivity, a leading technology provider for storage network processors, has completed verification of its iDiSX(TM) chip design through the successful implementation of Verisity's flagship product Specman Elite(TM) and SureCov(TM) code coverage technology.

In order to meet tight schedules, iVivity needed to maximize resources with verification reuse. iVivity specifically chose Verisity's e Reuse Methodology (eRM(TM)) and e Verification Components (e VCs) to address these issues. "The reusability definitely gives us a time-to-market advantage," said Satheesh Parasumanna, senior verification engineer at iVivity. "The reusable components for multiple interfaces allow us to apply the same test case for generating different simulation patterns," he added. "It makes life easier for our team."

Parasumanna explained that the methodologies have been used in conjunction with Verisity's Specman Elite to develop a coverage-driven approach that introduces new levels of automation into iVivity's verification process. The iVivity verification team also employed Verisity SureCov code coverage tool to accurately gauge block, expression and state machine coverage.

"We can create functional tests much faster now," said Parasumanna. "The object-oriented methodology was easy for our verification team to adopt and gives us the flexibility to create directed or random tests. In most cases we're finding bugs with less effort and greater speed than ever before," he added.

About iVivity

Founded in 2000, iVivity has pioneered the development of a revolutionary new storage network processor component architecture named iDiSX(TM) and is accelerating the trend toward a more intelligent storage network. iDiSX storage network processor-based systems are higher performance, more compact, less costly and easier to design and develop than comparable software on general purpose platforms. iDiSX based technology can be used in all manner of storage systems including RAID arrays, appliances, intelligent switches and storage blades. iVivity is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Company and product information is available by calling 1-678-990-1550, or at www.iVivity.com.

About Verisity

Verisity Ltd. (Nasdaq:VRST) is the leading supplier of process automation solutions for the functional verification market. The company addresses customers' critical business issues with its market-leading software and intellectual property (IP) that effectively and efficiently verify the design of electronic systems and complex integrated circuits for the communications, computing, and consumer electronics global markets. Verisity's VPA solutions enable projects to move from executable verification plans to module, unit, and chip/system level 'total coverage' and verification closure, while maximizing productivity, product quality, and predictability of schedules.

The company's strong market presence is driven by its proven technology, methodology and solid strategic partnerships and programs. Verisity's customer list includes leading companies in all strategic technology sectors. Verisity is a global organization with offices throughout Asia, Europe, and North America. Verisity's principal executive offices are located in Mountain View, California, with its principal research and development offices located in Rosh Ha'ain, Israel. For more information, visit www.verisity.com.

Verisity, the Verisity logo, eRM, Specman Elite, and SureCov are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Verisity Design, Inc., in the United States and/or other jurisdictions. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.

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