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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 successfully launched Windows Embedded NavReady during the recently concluded Canalys global navigation conference in Budapest. Windows Embedded NavReady provides OEMs with innovative technologies to help them quickly bring to market smart, connected, service oriented portable navigation devices that can easily connect to online services, Bluetooth capable mobile phones, Windows-based PCs and the internet.
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This recently released CE 6.0 reference is now available either in hardcopy, or as a free online download. Register and download your copy today to begin developing Windows Embedded CE devices.
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We are once again offering 50% off the exam price for the Windows Embedded CE 6.0 MCP Exam. Learn more about the certification, and request your 50% off vouchers today.
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Now you can prepare for the Windows Embedded CE 6.0 MCP exam in even more languages. This free resource is now available for download in Japanese, as well as English, French, German, and Chinese. Korean will be coming soon.
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Windows Embedded Training Partner Offerings
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This training will provide in-depth understanding of all the internal mechanisms of Windows Embedded CE. The training is based on Microsoft’s official course for CE 6.0. Each attendee will receive a FREE gift, the ARM9 based development kit ($975 value) used during the training to continue evaluation and development on CE.
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This presentation will provide an in depth understanding of all the internal mechanisms of Windows Embedded CE 6 R2 on an ARM Core Architecture to give the attendee a better understanding of how CE is implemented in hardware and get ARM core designs to market.
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Session provides a complete overview of Windows Embedded CE Drivers Architecture, and includes a live demonstration on driver development by going into detail of Windows Embedded CE stream driver architecture and entry points. Live demonstration provides an in depth code analysis of a simple stream driver, covering the integration and testing of the driver in an existing CE image, and shows how to integrate the driver as a component into Platform Builder.
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Events
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Attend the Windows Embedded track and enhance your technical skills in the development and implementation of Windows Embedded operating systems. Network with both the Windows Embedded team and wider community. Engage with the largest audience of Microsoft Technology Specialists that come together across EMEA. And visit the Windows Embedded exhibition space – the exhibition hall is at the heart of this event. A new layout design will promote networking across the hall, offering presentations, informal Chalk and Talk, comfortable social areas and continuous community activities
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Windows Embedded Training Partner Offerings
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This session provides an overview of Windows Embedded CE development on Renesas SH-4 based platform, and includes a live demonstration on Windows Embedded CE image building, deployment and debugging on the new SH7763 development platform from Renesas.
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Adeneo workshops are delivered in partnership with Avnet and Phytec. These 1-day workshops provide a complete overview of Windows Embedded CE 6.0, including creation of Windows Embedded CE images, development of custom drivers and development of applications. Attendees can register by either visiting Avnet’s Website or Adeneo’s Website.
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Attend this session to get a complete overview of Windows Embedded CE Drivers Architecture. Session includes a live demonstration on driver development by going into detail of Windows Embedded CE stream driver architecture and entry points. Live demonstration provides an in depth code analysis of a simple stream driver, covering the integration and testing of the driver in an existing CE image, and shows how to integrate the driver as a component into Platform Builder.
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HILF!GmbH Training Center near Munich, Germany offers the Windows Embedded CE System Generation and Drivers course on November 10, 2008. This is a great preparation course for the MCTS exam 70-571, intended for system designers and developers who want to generate their own optimized Windows Embedded CE system kernel.
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HILF! GmbH Training Center near Munich, Germany offers the Windows Embedded CE System Programming course on November 18, 2008. This course for software designers and developers implementing system programs and communication interfaces on an existing platform.
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November 17 through 21—training session will provide an in depth understanding of all the internal mechanisms of Windows Embedded CE. Training is based on Microsoft’s official course for CE 6.0. As a special FREE gift, each attendee will receive the ARM based development kit ($975 value), which will be used during the training, and will help users continue evaluation and development on CE.
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Windows Embedded Partner News
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Adeneo has just completed the port of Sideshow on top of its .NET MicroFramework 3.0 ports for Atmel AT91SAM9 and NXP LPC3000 platforms. The support of Sideshow combined with the new features of .NET MicroFramework 3.0 offers great graphical, multimedia and connectivity capabilities for in depth embedded platforms.
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Adeneo announced at ARM DevCon on October 7, the full commercial release of the Windows Embedded CE 6.0 reference BSP for the LPC3250 ARM9 processor-based microcontroller from NXP Semiconductors targeting consumer, entertainment, industrial, medical and automotive industries.
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Eurotech announces the launch of the Proteus Module based on the Intel Atom processor and available in a COM Express Type II extended form factor. Designed without fans or heatsinks, the Proteus supports a range of wireless and cellular communications, multimedia capabilities, I/O, and expansion options.
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Eurotech Inc. announces that it is now the sole Eurotech Company in the U.S. focused on transportation. This strategic move allows sister subsidiary, Parvus, to focus on its strength in military and homeland security markets while Eurotech Inc. expands in transportation with its low-power, high-performance embedded boards and packaged systems.
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e-con Systems Inc., a leading Embedded Design Services company based out of St Louis, USA & Chennai, India announced Windows CE 6.0 R2 support on its PXA270 reference design – Sirius. Sirius can work with the new windows CE 6.0 R2, with features like support for remote desktop 6.0, support for SDHC, dynamically loadable font engines and the new componentized flash driver.
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Intrinsyc has signed a software license agreement with a leading consumer electronics manufacturer to deliver Destinator navigation software for use on a new series of personal navigation devices (PNDs) running on Windows Embedded CE. Intrinsyc will customize and integrate its Destinator turn-by-turn navigation software, providing a complete GPS navigation solution.
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MPC Data Limited, a leading EMEA systems integrator, is pleased to announce the opening of their U.S. office in Redmond, Washington. The office will offer MPC Data’s full range of services and also add a range of hardware and software products suited to the embedded market. “MPC Data Inc will enable us to better serve all U.S. customers, providing systems integration, business development services and support for OEMs and ODMs based in North America” says Kevin Heawood, Senior VP strategic development, who is heading up the U.S. operation.
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Register for Adeneo’s full 5-day-in-depth technical Windows Embedded CE training course with FREE ARM development kits.
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TenAsys Corporation, a leading provider of real-time OS and virtualization software technology, announced two new additions to the company's sales team.
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With the CB4053, Beckhoff complements its comprehensive product range of Industrial Motherboards and presents a PC/104plus board for the first time. The platform consists of the Atom processor produced by Intel in 45 nm technology and the Intel system controller hub with integrated graphics.
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Read the latest customer case study from one of the leading partners in the Windows Embedded Partner Program. Case study based on the Windows Embedded CE operating system, targeted towards retailers utilizing Point of Sale devices.
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BSQUARE is now shipping Device Validation TestSuite, the first QA tool for OEMs developing Windows Embedded CE 6-based devices based on the TI OMAP3530 Evaluation Module (EVM). This tool enables OEMs to reduce Windows Embedded CE 6 test time by up to 90%.
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e-con Systems Inc., a leading Embedded Design Services company based out of St Louis, USA & Chennai, India has been escalated by Microsoft as a GOLD LEVEL Partner with Windows Embedded Partner Program.
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ADLINK Technology Inc. (TAIEX: 6166) announces the release of the ETX 620 as part of an initiative to extend its Extreme Rugged product lines. The first new Ampro by ADLINK product since the Ampro acquisition was completed, ETX 620 brings the proven design methodology of the high-end ETX 802 to harsh environments where lower processing performance is required.
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Kontron supplements its MicroTCA portfolio with a new MCH (Management Controller Hub). By offering only the most essential feature sets, the Kontron AM4901 enables MicroTCA compliant designs while remaining sensitive to costs.
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Computer Lab International, the thin client customization experts, announced the “Oktoberfest” Promotion (Buy 5 - Get 1 Free) for its MT1500 series thin clients. This special offer expires 10/31/08. Act now!
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db4objects, creator of the leading open source object database, has announced that its db4o object database now supports Microsoft's LINQ on the Compact Framework v3.5. After the introduction of an optimized LINQ provider in May this year, db4o became one of the first object-oriented databases in the industry to support this new set of extensions to Microsoft's .NET Framework. With this recent addition db4o becomes the first embedded object-oriented database to provide optimized LINQ support on the Compact Framework.
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Things are getting a new look and feel at Blue Chip Technology. In September, Blue Chip launched a new website, with a new logo and corporate branding and it introduced a number of key new product lines to enhance current offerings.
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The SEM-7705 fanless, rugged embedded box computer is designed for kiosk, vehicle and industrial automation applications.
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QQFORCE is a tool that can improve the quality of your product by analyzing the program deadlock and the memory leak.
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The long-life ETX 3.0 Computer-on-Module family of products (95 x 114mm) has a 45nm newcomer: The new Kontron ETX-DC Computer-on-Module, based on the 1.6 GHz Intel Atom processor N270, delivers an optimal balance between excellent performance and very low power.
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The IMB202, industrial ATX motherboard, is powered by a LGA775 Intel Core2 Quad processor and supports the Intel Q35 and ICH9DO chipsets. The IMB202 provides immediate CPU performance scale up. It features excellent graphics performance with the integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3100 and a PCI Express x16 slot.
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Mini ITX motherboards are designed with rich functionality and reliable performance in a small footprint that measures just 170 x 170 cm. The highly integrated platforms feature low power consumption of less than 100Watts and have one basic expansion slot.
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The new Kontron CP6016 processor board sets new performance-per-watt standards in the high-end 6U CompactPCI class for rugged RASM (Reliability, Availability, Scalability, and Manageability) applications. Based on the high performance and low-power 45nm Intel Core2 Duo processor T9400, this latest Kontron CompactPCI board excels over the previous 65nm Intel Core2 Duo processor T7500-based board with up to 25 percent faster core speeds (2.53 GHz), 50 percent more L2 cache (6MB) and a 60 percent faster FSB (1066 MHz) with similar energy consumption.
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Solar power has become one of the hottest topics today due to the soaring prices of traditional fuels. Breaking into this burgeoning market requires an understanding of the latest industry applications and solutions. Moxa is pleased to offer two resources that explain a new application for managing a solar power system with embedded computers.
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Above-Net's TopExec mobile PC has been used in a pilot program to test a new system designed to allow all first responder groups to communicate seamlessly. The Department of Homeland Security has created a system named Radio Over Wireless Broadband, or ROW-B - the technology has the potential to save first responders time in an emergency.
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Kontron introduces the Kontron AM4011, the latest addition to the company’s expanding portfolio of AdvancedMC processor modules. The Kontron AM4011 represents Kontron’s strength in developing leading-edge processor boards for use in multiple markets that require multi-core performance and high data throughput, plus PCI Express, Gigabit Ethernet and SATA connectivity via the backplane.
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American Portwell Technology, a member of the Intel Embedded and Communications Alliance (Intel ECA), announces that its enterprising use of products based on the new low-power Intel Atom-processor has garnered praise from Military Embedded Systems magazine and Embedded Computing Design magazine.
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Above-Net Inc. has signed an agreement with Sprint Business Wireless that allows owners of their TopExec UMPCs to get free, Sierra AircardR 595 (value $269) broadband access PC cards. TopExec users can then get access to the internet and their desktop computers from any where in North America that Sprint has coverage.
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