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March 2012

Intelligent Systems in Motion at IDC’s SMART TECHnology World

March 28, 2012

With the next information revolution underway, Microsoft offers a state of the union for enterprise IT.  

Hillcrest Family Health Clinics Realizes Efficiency and Improved Data Access With Intelligent System

March 28, 2012

Clinic network recoups its investment in the Windows Embedded-based solution within three years through streamlined device management, reduced downtime and ability to care for more patients.  

Ford Drives Vivid Picture of the Cloud and Connected Cars With Microsoft

March 28, 2012

SYNC with MyFord Touch provides a platform to help drivers stay connected and secure more long-term value from their vehicles.  

Ford Rolls Out New 2013 Models, Featuring Improved MyFord Touch

March 20, 2012

Test drive event provides first glimpse at new models and faster and easier-to-use infotainment system powered by Microsoft.  

Intelligent Systems in Retail on Display at RetailTech Japan

March 8, 2012

Japan’s largest retail trade show features solutions that help manage and analyze data and improve customer experiences.  

Free Webinar Explores Intelligent Systems for Healthcare Device Development

March 6, 2012

Healthcare devices expert Rodney Scruggs to explore features and functionality of Windows Embedded platform  

Building Intelligent Systems With Windows

March 6, 2012

Windows Embedded Standard 8 community technology preview is the next step for enterprises and OEMs to harness the power of Windows for devices running line-of-business applications   

Japanese Partners Play Key Role to Advance Retail Solutions

March 5, 2012

NEC, Toshiba and Fujitsu discuss partnership with Windows Embedded to deliver intelligent systems for retail.  

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February 2012

Intelligent Systems on Display at Microsoft TechDays

Feb. 9, 2012

Microsoft partners illustrate innovative solutions for European retailers at Paris showcase event.  

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January 2012

Intelligent Systems Featured at NRF EXPO

Jan. 17, 2012

Solutions based on Windows Embedded technologies demonstrate personal, seamless and differentiated retail experiences.  

Intelligent Systems Help Retailers Operate More Efficiently, Open New Opportunities

Jan. 16, 2012

Microsoft helps companies improve operations and customer service through more effective and pervasive business intelligence.  

Family Dollar: 7,000 Stores, 5,000 Items, One Intelligent System

Jan. 16, 2012

Windows Embedded-based POS system crunches big numbers for national retailer.  

The Co-operative Group: Life in the Fast Checkout Lane

Jan. 16, 2012

Using an intelligent system that ties point of sale to a SQL Server-based data warehouse, major U.K. retailer taps into a goldmine of transaction data.   

December 2011

Top Trend: Embedded Devices Are "What’s Next"

Dec. 23, 2011

Microsoft’s Steve Clayton blogs that these devices and the intelligent systems they enable are poised to "make our lives better" — and we’ll even be wearing them.

Intelligent Systems Taking Hold in Retail, Healthcare and Manufacturing

Dec. 20, 2011

Microsoft’s vision for industry solutions puts partners in the lead, extends business intelligence and customer engagement for enterprises.

Fiat Hits Major Milestone

Dec. 19, 2011

Microsoft joins the Italian automaker in celebrating two-millionth car installed with Blue&Me infotainment system powered by Windows Embedded Automotive.

Golden Ice Project Worth Its Weight in Salt?

Dec. 13, 2011

Powered by Windows Embedded, Giletta salt-spreading trucks de-ice European roads more efficiently.

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November 2011

Microsoft Unveils Product Road Map Delivering on Intelligent Systems Vision

Nov. 14, 2011

Windows Embedded platforms to provide partners and enterprises with everything they need to extend devices to the cloud and back again.

Talking Intelligent Systems With IDC

Nov. 10, 2011

Microsoft’s Steve Clayton speaks with Mario Morales from research firm IDC about intelligent systems and the impact they will have on business.

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October 2011

Intelligent Systems and the Next Information Age

Oct. 27, 2011

Embedded devices all around us are turning data into insight through intelligent systems. How far have we come, and where are we headed?

Intelligent Talk

Oct. 26, 2011

Microsoft’s Steve Clayton chats with MIT’s Dr. Abel Sanchez about the emergence of intelligent systems.

Internet of Things Gives Way to Intelligent Systems With Bottom-Line Business Impact

Oct. 24, 2011

Microsoft intelligent systems strategy aimed at giving companies better tools for capturing, analyzing and visualizing data.

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September 2011

New Ways to Look at New Devices

Sept. 29, 2011

Next at Microsoft blog

Enterprises Build Devices for Value and Differentiation With Intelligent Systems

Sept. 28, 2011

Secure enterprise devices need a reliable operating system — and ecosystem.

AMI Entertainment Levels Up Its Game Machines With Windows Embedded

Sept. 27, 2011

The new ML-1 on-premises machines with Megatouch Live offer pub gamers better graphics and gameplay, global leaderboards, and more new games — all using Microsoft technology.

Microsoft, Industry Partners Establish Intelligent Systems Market

Sept. 9, 2011

Windows Embedded elaborates on vision and investment as new research shows that by 2015, the market will double to nearly 4 billion units and over $2 trillion in revenue.

GINA Software Helps Rescue Teams During Natural Disasters

Sept. 1, 2011

Live-mapping application that uses Windows Embedded technologies assists relief workers and emergency responders in global rescue efforts.

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August 2011

Partner Spotlight: Kontron Becomes Windows Embedded Gold Partner

Aug. 12, 2011

Company awarded Windows Embedded Gold Partner status after more than 10 years of dedicated software support and service to embedded community.

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July 2011

Microsoft Announces the General Availability of Windows Embedded POSReady 7

July 5, 2011

Windows Embedded POSReady 7 reduces OEM and retailer operating costs while increasing customer satisfaction and loyalty.

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June 2011

embeddedSPARK Competition Has Its Grand Finale in Redmond

June 24, 2011

Three Finalists Present Before Panel of Judges for $15,000 Grand Prize.

Hit the Road Jack With Windows Embedded

June 23, 2011

Windows Embedded platforms are powering infotainment for big rigs across the country.

Partner Spotlight: ParTech

June 22, 2011

Microsoft partner takes quick-service restaurants into the future.

The Tech Gifts Every Dad Must Have

June 15, 2011

A look at some of the products powered by Windows Embedded that can make Father’s Day 2011 a hit.

Windows Embedded Partner Program Introduces New Benefits to OEM Partners

June 13, 2011

Device manufacturers and solution providers: Increase your reach with WEPP.

Partner Spotlight: Captivate Network

June 9, 2011

Microsoft partner makes elevator rides more enjoyable with engaging digital content.

Tackling the World’s Toughest Problems, One Innovation at a Time

June 7, 2011

Students from around the world aim to solve some of the toughest problems through technology at the 2011 Imagine Cup.

People Behind Embedded With Walter Sullivan: The Latest in Windows Embedded Automotive

June 2, 2011

Windows Embedded senior product manager Walter Sullivan tells the Windows Embedded News Center team what drives him to succeed and what’s around the bend in automotive infotainment.

Microsoft Windows Embedded Announces OEM Partner Excellence Award Winners

June 1, 2011

Partners Intermec, Wyse, Radiant Systems, Casio and NEC recognized for continued innovation on Windows Embedded platforms.

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May 2011

Windows Embedded is Helping Power Medical Devices Around the Globe

May 25, 2011

Newly released case studies from Microsoft showcase Windows Embedded in the medical industry.

People Behind Embedded With David Wurster: See the Latest Happenings with Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5

May 24, 2011

Windows Embedded senior product manager David Wurster gives us a firsthand look into what Windows Embedded Handheld can do for the mobile workforce.

Count the Ways Windows Embedded Platforms Work for the Manufacturing Industry

May 10, 2011

Windows Embedded provides flexible and customizable platforms to help create efficient manufacturing processes.

Embed a Little Relaxation Into Mother’s Day

May 5, 2011

Windows Embedded-powered devices help Mom unwind on Mother’s Day and every day.

Partner Spotlight: BSQUARE

May 3, 2011

Windows Embedded Gold Partner supports innovation for software engineering, systems integration services and Microsoft products since 1994.

In Focus: HP Enables Engaging Experiences With New Retail Solutions

May 2, 2011

Retailers achieve a deeper connection to customers and grow their businesses with HP and Microsoft integrated retail solutions.

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April 2011

ER: “Get Me Windows Embedded, STAT!”

April 27, 2011

Interest in smarter, more integrated, portable devices presents medical equipment developers with huge opportunities.

Embedded Technology Helps Bring “La Dolce Vita” to Connected TV

April 26, 2011

BLUROSSO i-TV powered by Windows Embedded Standard 7 changes the way customers enjoy TV.

‘Internet of Things’: Billions of Smart Systems to Change IT

April 20, 2011

Embedded systems creating “extended intelligence” with powerful ways to harness data.

Phone and Media Cores for Windows Embedded Automotive: Honk If You Want to Know More

April 14, 2011

New white paper helps developers and system architects jump-start their understanding of key components of in-car infotainment systems.

Partner Spotlight: ParTech, Inc.

April 14, 2011

PAR and Windows Embedded POSReady Technology can be found in some of the most surprising places — even your local ice cream shop.

To Be or BSP

April 7, 2011

The start of any project is often what determines the outcome. Embedded software development is no different.

Coca-Cola Freestyle Dispenser Arrives in the Pacific Northwest

April 5, 2011

Customers use the Windows Embedded-powered fountain dispenser to explore more than 100 beverage choices.

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March 2011

What Can Windows Embedded Device Manager 2011 Do for Enterprise IT Professionals?

March 30, 2011

Q&A: Windows Embedded Senior Product Manager, Robert Peterson, details the benefits of Windows Embedded Device Manager in the workplace.

Windows Embedded Device Manager 2011 Make Embedded Device Configuration and Updates a Snap

March 30, 2011

Write filter handling and new device imaging service help enterprise IT professionals apply similar standardization to embedded devices as PCs and servers.

Find Out What Happened in Vegas at the Microsoft Management Summit

March 29, 2011

Attendees learn how Microsoft management solutions can help them manage a range of different devices within their organizations.

Microsoft Announces Release of Windows Embedded Device Manager 2011

March 24, 2011

Microsoft Extends System Center technology to provide enterprise IT professionals with a single management solution for a range of embedded devices.

Find Out What’s In Store for Retailers Straight From the Retail Tech 2011 Show Floor

March 17, 2011

Windows Embedded partners show off their latest retail devices built on Windows Embedded POSReady 7 and Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5.

WindowsEmbedded.com: Your New Favorite Website

March 15, 2011

The recently redesigned site makes it easier to find the Windows Embedded content you’re looking for.

Do You Know Which Windows Embedded Platform Is Best for Your Next Thin Client Device?

March 10, 2011

Q&A with Alexa Barron, product manager for Thin Client.

IT Solutions Can Have You Seeing Green

March 10, 2011

In a world where green is an imperative, environmentalism has moved well beyond backyard composts and car emissions to a cost-conscious core business practice that is here to stay.

Windows Embedded Compact 7 and Microsoft Development Tools

March 2, 2011

Microsoft extends opportunities for developers and designers via specialized devices.

Windows Embedded Compact 7 Goes Global at Embedded World 2011

March 8, 2011

Announcement made at exhibition in Nuremberg, Germany.

A History of Building the Future

March 1, 2011

Windows Embedded Compact 7 marks 15 years of leadership and innovation in the embedded device marketplace.

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February 2011

Ford and Microsoft SYNC Up in Europe

Feb. 27, 2011

Ford launches SYNC powered by Microsoft at CeBIT 2011.

Partner Spotlight: IntervalZero

Feb. 22, 2011

Windows Embedded Gold Partner IntervalZero has an impressive 25+-year track record as an independent software vendor.

What’s the Skinny on Thin Clients?

Feb. 17, 2011

Windows Embedded provides platforms for cost-effective, secure and reliable thin client devices.

Think Big, Go Thin

Feb. 17, 2011

Alexa Barron sat down with the Windows Embedded News Center team to discuss Windows Embedded thin client solutions.

Experience Innovation at Tech Days From Windows Embedded

Feb. 11, 2011

Images detail OEMs using Windows Embedded Standard 7 for connected media devices.

Onward! 75 First-Round Finalists Advance to Round Two of embeddedSPARK 2011 Challenge

Feb. 10, 2011

Aspiring developers and hobbyists create buzz with innovative product submissions.

Brains Behind Embedded

Feb. 9, 2011

The Windows Embedded News Center staff sat down with Cuong Pham to discuss what makes him tick and the technologies he finds most interesting.

Microsoft and Digital Signage Provider STRATACACHE Help Customers Get the Goods

Feb. 8, 2011

STRATACACHE, a leader in digital signage technologies, recently stepped in to offer a new solution, the SPECTRA S-200 Series 2 Media Player.

embeddedSPARK 2011 Challenge Competition Heats Up a Cold Winter

Feb. 3, 2011

Round one winners to be announced Feb. 6.

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January 2011

Ford Motor Co. Reaches Milestone With 3 Million Plus SYNC-Equipped Vehicles Produced Since 2007

Jan. 31, 2011

Award-winning SYNC software, powered by Microsoft, supports innovation with in-vehicle infotainment systems.

Microsoft Windows Embedded Partner AMD’s New Chipset Option Gives Connected Media Device Manufacturers Big Performance in Small Hardware Footprint

Jan. 19, 2011

This month’s 2011 International Consumer Electronics Show clearly demonstrated the appeal and momentum behind the concept of “connected media devices" (CMD)

Windows Embedded and Digital Signage Are Driving Interactive Shopping Experiences for Customers

Jan. 18, 2011

At NRF, Microsoft, Intel and NEC demonstrate how digital signage opens a new realm of possibilities.

Microsoft releases Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5

Jan. 10, 2011

Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5 is also more flexible than ever: Device makers can take advantage of multiple screen sizes and input methods and more.

Microsoft Advancing POS System Capabilities by Providing First Look at Latest Unveiling for Embedded Platforms

Jan. 10, 2011

Windows Embedded POSReady 7 community technology preview (CTP) give retailers, ISVs and OEMs access to optimized solution for retail and hospitality industry.

Microsoft Reveals Next-Generation POSReady Platform, Availability of Windows Embedded Handheld and the Future of Digital Signage at NRF

Jan. 9, 2011

Windows Embedded showcases commitment to creating connected experiences within retail and hospitality industry.

Nissan and Microsoft Plug In at CES

Jan. 7, 2011

Event celebrates the all-new Nissan LEAF electric car with touch-screen Information Hub powered by Windows Embedded Automotive.

Microsoft Showcases OEM Partners Shipping Connected Media Devices at CES

Jan. 6, 2011

Windows Embedded, along with OEM partners Reycom, Prime Time, Haier, Evolve and Acer Gateway showcases the first connected media devices shipping on Windows Embedded Standard 7.

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