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Welcome to the InfoBlast Newsletter where you will receive valuable content such as Windows Embedded product information, event listings, and the latest news from our Windows Embedded Partners.
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Windows Embedded is proud to be a Platinum Global Sponsor of the Freescale Technology Forum, which will take place in Orlando, FL, Tokyo, Japan, Paris, France, Beijing, China and Bangalore, India throughout the year. To help expand your knowledge of Windows Embedded, Freescale Technology Forum will be hosting a number of technical sessions and a Technology Lab, where you will be able to meet with Microsoft representatives, see Windows Embedded CE demos and get the latest information on Windows Embedded. For more information please go to www.Freescale.com.
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Check out the cool new features in the latest version of the .NET Micro Framework! Targeted towards extremely resource constrained devices, the framework enables faster development of powerful embedded systems that are smart, securely connected, and easier to manage. New features in version 3 include interoperability with native code, touch screen, inking, USB device support, and a file system. Sign-up for the beta and download the SDK for a chance to win a fantastic new universal remote control.
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Events
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Come and see what innovative projects are featured at the Intel Developer forum and visit with the Windows Embedded representatives for the latest scoop on developments.
To register please follow this link.
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Learn more about Windows Embedded plans within the personal navigation space at the Canalys Navigation Forum in Budapest. According to Canalys, the Navigation Forum is the largest gathering of senior decision-makers affecting the future of the mobile navigation sector; bringing together CEOs of companies driving the industry forward. This event will investigate the opportunities that exist within this sector from a hardware, software and service perspective.
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ELEKTRONIKPRAXIS will hold a Technology Day on Embedded Computing at the GE Global Research Center in Garching near Munich, where GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms, Intel, Microsoft and Rittal will be the main sponsors. Attendees get six up-to-date presentations as well as two valuable books for an entrance fee of 98 €, so register today.
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Be a part of the experience! Learn through hands-on experience with the newest and coolest development tools and acquire the skills you need to build more streamlined, scalable, and secure applications. See the Website for details on the Windows Embedded track and to register. Register before 31 July 2008 - save €300!
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Windows Embedded Training Partner Offerings
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Training will provide an in depth understanding of all the internal mechanisms of Windows Embedded CE. The training is based on Microsoft’s official course for Windows Embedded CE 6.0. Adeneo will offer a special FREE gift, the ARM9 based development kit ($975 value) used during the training to each attendee, for continuation of evaluation and development on CE.
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SJJ Embedded Micro Solutions and Avnet will be holding XP Embedded training classes on September 2 – 4 in San Jose, CA and October 21-23 in SanDiego, CA. Please visit http://www.sjjmicro.com/Training.html for more information.
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Training will provide an in depth understanding of all the internal mechanisms of Windows Embedded CE. The training is based on Microsoft’s official course for Windows Embedded CE 6.0. Adeneo will offer a special FREE gift, the ARM9 based development kit ($975 value) used during the training to each attendee, for continuation of evaluation and development on CE.
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Windows Embedded Partner News
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A group of embedded engineers has launched a blog dedicated to Windows Embedded topics. The Team consists of 3 former eMVPs, 6 Microsoft certified Trainers and 6 MCTS Windows Embedded CE 6.0 Developers. Discover the Windows Embedded Experience.
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Elektrobit's Windows Embedded CE experts have earned themselves the title: MCTS Embedded CE 6.0 Developer. This certification along with the number of Microsoft certified Trainers at Elektrobit once more point out the expertise of Elektrobit in the Windows Embedded area.
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In the beginning of July 2008 Pavel Belevsky, system engineer in Quarta Technologies, became Microsoft MVP. Now biggest Russian distributor has 2 MVPs and offers even more qualified support to Russian OEMs using Windows Embedded platform. Pavel has more than seven years experience in IT and during one year within Quarta Technologies he achieved Windows Embedded CE and XP Embedded trainer statuses and contributed to Windows community.
For more information, please, visit: https://mvp.support.microsoft.com/communities/mvp.aspx
Press-release: www.quarta.ru/Pages/pressrelease.aspx?id=59
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The Russian book devoted to Windows Embedded CE, written by Quarta Technologies specialist Stas Pavlov and Pavel Belevsky, was published in English by Microsoft Press. “Windows Embedded CE 6.0 Fundamentals“ is intended for those just learning about the Windows Embedded CE operating system, as a starting point for further learning.
For more information, please, visit: http://www.microsoft.com/MSPress/books/12980.aspx
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Ardence Embedded software from Citrix Systems, Inc. has been acquired by a new Embedded software company, IntervalZero Inc., which is led by a group of senior Ardence executives including CEO Jeffrey D. Hibbard who has over 20 years of experience in the industry. IntervalZero will continue to market and sell the Embedded products under existing product names – RTX, ETS and Select. IntervalZero plans to retain all Embedded/Distribution and Reseller channels and relationships – notably the strong Partner relationships with Microsoft and Intel.
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BSQUARE demonstrated Microsoft Windows Embedded CE 6.0 running on the Texas Instruments’ OMAP3 EVM platform at Wireless Japan, July 23-24, in Tokyo. Featuring a rich user interface based on Adobe’s Flash Lite, the demo showcased the personal navigation device capabilities of CE.
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Intrinsyc signed a multi-year agreement to promote cross-sales of Intrinsyc navigation software and NAVTEQ® map data. Device makers now have a single source for NAVTEQ digital maps; Destinator navigation software; the Soleus wireless handheld development software platform; and Intrinsyc’s wireless engineering services, including systems integration, BSPs, and power management.
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Intrinsyc completed the acquisition of Destinator Technologies Inc., a multinational developer of wireless software for GPS devices and navigation software for wireless handsets. Customers include tier-one OEMs Motorola and LG. Intrinsyc now has approximately 375 employees, with the majority in engineering and development, including a low-cost development center in Beijing.
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Advantech Embedded Core Services (Emb'Core) is delighted to announce the introduction of three new EFI solutions that make embedded applications more reliable. Embedded EFI BIOS, Embedded EFI Pre-Boot Application and Embedded EFI Alert Server solutions allow customers to configure BIOS features for specific vertical market demands. Advantech can support vendors' BIOS EFI solutions, and provide versatile embedded software features and customization services.
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AMD is working with the Windows Embedded Team to provide full BSP support for its AMD64 processors, M690T/M690E Chipsets (Northbridges) and SB600 chipset development board (Southbridge). These new BSP's will aid OEMs in developing new products for the Enterprise Computing, Automotive, Transportation and Industrial Control markets for applications such as Thin Clients, Point of Sale systems, in-vehicle infotainment and telematics, and machine controllers. Download the latest versions of these BSPs form AMD Embedded Developers Site.
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OpenNETCF Consulting, a Microsoft Certified Gold Partner, announced the release of their new CAB Installer SDK under their new Value-Based Pricing model on August 1st. The CAB Installer SDK provides a managed code object model, complete with full source code that enables developers to completely customize the installation process of CAB files on CE and Windows Mobile devices.
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The SGA-2000 gaming box computer is a compact, embedded computer designed for gaming specific 2D/3D graphic and multimedia applications.
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The eBOX832-831 and eBOX832-840 feature flexible selections of processing power and offer superior graphics via a PCI Express x16 slot. With extremely rugged aluminum housing, these compact-size industrial box computers can be applied in harsh environments such as industrial automation, kiosk/POI, digital signage (DSA), gaming, and vehicle applications.
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Eurotech brings the latest in Intel x86 technology to the embedded space with the A3PCI8024 embedded platform. Based on the Intel EP80579 Integrated Processor, the A3PCI8024 delivers performance, reliability, and flexibility to industrial, transportation, gaming, and other markets with a broad range of operating system, I/O, and feature support.
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McObject, an innovator in embedded database technology and a Windows Embedded partner, announced a partnership with Waveaxis, which will benefit companies in India’s fast-growing software sector who are using McObject’s eXtremeDB real-time embedded database and Perst open source, object-oriented database.
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This new revision of the Universal Graphics Module (UGM) standard optimizes system design and reduces costs by defining the height of UGM Graphic-on-Modules in accordance with the PICMG-defined COM Express specification. This enables designers working with COM Express modules and UGM Graphic-on-Modules to use a single heat sink for their entire design.
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Wertheimer Engineering Ltd, Israel, appointed as an Official training partner in Israel for Windows Embedded CE. For more information (in Hebrew only) please visit www.pc104.co.il
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Ascender Corporation announced FontEmbedding.com, a new website dedicated to the issues of font software usage, technology and licensing. The FontEmbedding.com website is intended to be an educational resource and a forum for everyone that designs, develops or uses fonts, including type designers, web developers, IT administrators, and software developers.
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Kontron’s certified design partners Diamond Point International, b-plus, ACCES I/O and Microteam are sharing the multiple industry breakthroughs enabled by the extremely small nanoETXexpress Computer-on-Module form factor. For OEM customers, the COM Express COM.0 Type 1 pin-out compatible Kontron nanoETXexpress-SP Computer-on-Module provides investment security as one of the most innovative and future-oriented Computer-on-Modules with extremely compact dimensions based on Intel Atom processors.
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OpenNETCF Consulting, today announced it has attained Gold Certified status in the Microsoft Partner Program with a competency in Mobility Solutions and ISV Software Solutions, recognizing OpenNETCF’s expertise and total impact in the technology marketplace.
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American Portwell Technology has developed a new motherboard with the latest Intel platform for embedded applications. Portwell’s WADE-8067 (Mini-ITX form factor), is built with the 45nm Intel Core 2 Duo processor T9400 and Mobile Intel GM45 Express Chipset.
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American Portwell Technology has extended its family of industrial PICMG 1.3 backplanes for PICMG 1.3 system host boards (SHB). The company now provides 15 PCIe compatible devices in a choice of server-centric (from six to 19 slots) or graphic-centric (from five to 13 slots).
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Eurotech’s Bitsy PoE adapter board with 802.3af compliancy optimizes cost, flexibility, and reliability for embedded applications. The Bitsy PoE adapter board can receive over 10W over power through standard CAT3 or CAT5 cables and is applicable to a range of devices in industrial and automotive controls or networked security.
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Kontron’s ETX 3.0 compliant ETX-CN8 Computer-on-Modules with the VIA C7 (1.5 GHz) or VIA Eden processors (500 MHz) are now available with the Windows Vista-ready VIA CN896 chipset. The new Kontron ETX 3.0 Computer-on-Module impresses with its low-power consumption design without compromising on excellent 3D graphics performance in addition to planned long-term availability.
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Eurotech Inc. completes the merger between Arcom and Applied Data Systems and announces a new executive management team. With corporate offices in Columbia, MD and Overland Park, KS, Eurotech Inc. and the new management team are committed to providing innovative embedded solutions focused on customization and reduced time-to-market.
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Moxa has launched the DA-682, a new x86-based rackmount embedded computer with modular flexibility. It uses the Intel x86 processor and has a VGA port, 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports, 8 RS-232/422/485 serial ports, a CompactFlash, and USB port, and comes in a standard 19-inch, 2U high form factor.
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Moxa is pleased to announce the availability of "Rcore," a new ready-to-run platform for industrial embedded computing that reduces application development time by up to 80%. Besides the ready-to-run platform, it also includes complete product range, software, top service and quality and a user-friendly time-to-market platform.
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EDKPlus combines with Traxster Robot has created the Traxster Micro Framework Robotics Kit to allow developers and educators learn, and leverage, the .NET Micro Framework.
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AMD announced the availability of the first Reference Design Kit (RDK) for Storage Bridge Bay (SBB) 2.0 at the Storage Networking World conference on April 7th. RDK is designed to simplify the design process and provide a standardized platform powered by AMD’s unrivaled Direct Connect Architecture.
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