Wind River is a global leader in delivering software for mission-critical intelligent systems. Founded in 1981, the company has been a pioneer in the embedded systems market, providing real-time operating systems and software solutions for various industries, including aerospace, automotive, defense, industrial, medical, and telecommunications. Wind River's technology has been instrumental in significant milestones, such as powering NASA's Mars rovers and contributing to the development of 5G networks. As of 2022, Wind River is a subsidiary of Aptiv PLC.