Windows Embedded Standard 2009
March 2010
IT in Manufacturing
Windows Embedded Standard 2009 is the next generation of Windows XP Embedded. It is based on the XP Embedded technology with Service Pack 3 included.
Windows Embedded Standard delivers the power, familiarity, and reliability of the Windows operating system in componentised form, helping to turn ingenuity and vision into superior business results. Now users can rapidly configure smart, connected, service-oriented devices that require rich applications, services, and end-user experiences, while easily connecting to common industry standards and Microsoft technologies.
Build next-generation devices with confidence
Windows Embedded Standard provides the assurance of world-class support, helping to lower development costs and bring devices to market faster.
* Maintain backward compatibility with previous releases, as well as continuity with applications, drivers and services to protect investments.
* Gain access to a development environment based on rich, mature and familiar Microsoft APIs.
* Work in the familiar Microsoft Visual Studio developer environment that enables users to configure, build, and deploy devices with enhanced security, reliability and manageability.
* Feel confident with an industry-leading 10-year support lifecycle policy.
Quickly develop connected device scenarios
Windows Embedded Standard features technologies that easily connect with many common industry standards including multiple Microsoft desktop and server technologies. With Windows Embedded Standard, you also get security and management technology to help your embedded devices seamlessly connect to Windows Vista and take advantage of new functionality in Windows Server 2008.
In addition, Windows Embedded Standard delivers features that enable next-generation media experiences and rich interactive applications, helping device makers bring innovative devices to market faster than before, while offering unparalleled connected experiences.
For more information contact Thato Dipudi, Avnet Kopp, +27 (0)11 809 6100, [email protected], www.avnet.co.za
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