Imperas offers high-level modeling, high-performance simulation, and advanced debugging tools that compress software engineering schedules and improve code quality. Their virtual platform technology is used by leading companies in communications, automotive, consumer electronics, and embedded processors. Founded in 2008, Imperas also established the Open Virtual Platforms consortium to promote open model library availability. With headquarters in Oxford, UK, and support and sales offices in Silicon Valley, California, and Tokyo, Japan, Imperas is a small but growing company that focuses on delivering technology in the Electronic Design Automation space. They provide methodologies, technologies, and products to enable efficient programming, debugging, and verification of Multiprocessor Systems-on-Chip worldwide.