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From Planning to Marketing: Four Steps to Embedded Device Success

It’s no secret that choosing the right embedded operating system (OS) can make a huge difference in how fast you’re able to bring the next smart, connected, and service-oriented device to market. And how fast you get to market can be vital to the success of your business.

From planning to building to licensing and shipping to marketing, Microsoft and our industry-leading technology providers work with you every step of the way.

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	LICENSING AND SHIPPING
	The free Windows Embedded evaluation kit lets you leverage the pay-as-you-go runtime licensing model, keeping Microsoft vested in your company’s success. Development tools and runtime licenses are sold through Microsoft Authorized Embedded Distributors—helpful providers who can guide you through licensing, certifying, and shipping of your device. During this phase, use Microsoft Web resources to:
	Evaluate the operating system and tools for free. Find a Microsoft Windows Embedded Authorized Distributor to understand the licensing process, agreements, and licensing levels.

Review the Microsoft Lifecycle support policy to see how Microsoft helps lower your post-shipping risk.

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