Semiconductor and electronics companies developing the next generation of wireless, consumer and automotive devices are facing growing challenges. These include verifying more complex hardware, developing software in a timely and cost effective manner and communicating specification across their supply chain efficiently. Virtual prototypes are fast, fully functional software models of systems under development that execute unmodified production code and provide a higher debugging/analysis efficiency. They are used for software-driven verification, embedded software development, integration and test, and to improve communication within the supply chain. Virtual prototyping results in faster time-to-market through both earlier and faster development. Try it out yourself!! Access a Synopsys Virtual Prototype for evaluation and education using Software as a Service. All you need is your browser! Simply go to  http://www.synopsys.com/Systems/VirtualPrototyping/Pages/VP-Learn-Experience.aspx fill out the registration form. You will access the platform “in the clouds”!