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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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No more searching MSDN to find them. Save these new, easy to remember URLs to find BSPs and device drivers for your Windows Embedded CE projects.
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Now you can prepare for the Windows Embedded CE 6.0 MCP exam in more languages. This free resource is now available for download in English, French, German, and Chinese. Versions in Japanese and Korean will be coming soon.
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Windows Embedded partner Quarta Technologies and Microsoft Press have released a new book on Windows Embedded CE 6.0. Led by two embedded-development experts, you’ll get the hands-on instruction and pragmatic reference you need to begin building a wide range of small footprint devices. This book is also available in Russian: http://www.msembedded.ru/dev.aspx
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Windows CE 5.0 Platform Builder Monthly Update (July 2008)
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Windows Embedded NavReady Monthly Update (July 2008)
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Windows Embedded CE 6.0 Platform Builder Monthly Update (July 2008)
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Look for the Windows Embedded team in our booth at the largest Industrial Automation focused SPS Show in Germany on November 25th through 27th.
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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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Windows Embedded Partner News
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A free technical seminar to learn about the latest developments in embedded platforms, wireless and display technologies from key industry experts. The day will include exclusive information, latest roadmap presentations, application stories, product discussions and demonstrations covering: VIA embedded technology, Wireless connectivity, LCD interfacing and Embedded operating systems. For more information visit www.mpc-data.co.uk
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Quarta Mobile believes that Microsoft’s Windows Embedded CE 6.0 operating system could become an excellent platform for building solutions that will be able to compete and even win over the market. It intends to prove this by developing solutions for MID and Netbook computers that run on Windows Embedded CE 6.0 and making them available to both OEM’s and end users. For more information or to find out how to participate please contact Maxim Donchenko at maximd@quartamobile.com.
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RapidRIL delivers time and cost savings by allowing CE and Windows Mobile developers to work on different aspects of the radio interface layer simultaneously and by extending feature sets and adapting different handset architectures without in-depth recoding. InterDigital licensed RapidRIL to support its SlimChip mobile broadband modem reference platform.
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e-con Systems, an embedded product design services specialist, has come up with a host of add-on modules on top of its PXA270 reference design, SIRIUS with CE 6.0 support. See a list of available modules.
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In a move to add more and more pluggable modules to it’s existing line of productized services, e-con Systems Inc., embedded Product Development partner, based out of St. Louis, MO announced the availability of eSOM270, the PXA270 based “system on module” with Windows Embedded CE 6.0 support.
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Spring Computing Technologies ( www.springcomputing.in) is promoted to Silver partner level in the Microsoft Windows Embedded Partner Program (WEPP). Spring is an Outsourced Product Engineering Company in India, helping customers outsource their entire R&D and product development needs in the areas of Consumer Electronics, Networking, Automotive, and Industrial Automation. With the recognition and support from Microsoft, Spring aims to work closely with the OEM’s worldwide to help them in implementing Microsoft technologies for their products.
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Featuring Intel’s dual core processors and GME945 chipset, Ampro’s ReadyBoard 830 is the newest addition to its EPIC single board computer family. With robust I/O in a small form factor, the ReadyBoard 830 is ideal for industrial computing requiring high performance such as: gaming, digital signage, video surveillance, and medical imaging equipment.
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Computer Lab International, thin client customization experts, announced the appointment of Jason McGeough as Director of Product Development for worldwide operations. McGeough brings a diverse and sophisticated background of experience to CLI. He will be facilitating the development of innovative thin client products and work with the team to establish partnerships and accommodate customer requirements.
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New, compact 6.5 inch and 8.4 inch emVIEW HMI systems from Janz Automationssysteme AG are embedded PCs which are ideal for modern home automation applications. emVIEW-Systems, based on Janz’ own emPC-A400 technology, offer low power consumption and advanced, backlit touch-screens, and are perfect for discreet or hidden wall mounting.
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The SoM-9307M is based on the Cirrus ARM9 200MHz EP9307 processor. The SoM-9307 has a 100 Base-T Ethernet port, 3 serial ports, 3 USB 2.0 (Full Speed) Host ports, I2S audio, video/touchscreen interface and a SD/MMC Flash Card Interface. The SoM-9307M is designed to plug into a carrier board that contains all the connectors and any custom I/O required for the application.
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Kontron today announced that its Kontron microETXexpress-SP has been selected for the "Editor’s Tech Choice" award from eg3.com, a leading technology website for embedded systems. eg3.com editors singled out the Kontron microETXexpress-SP, a Computer-on-Module built around the Intel Atom Z500 series processor and US15 System Controller Hub, as a cutting-edge product that simplifies the integration, development and deployment process for engineers.
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Equipped with space- and energy-saving 45nm high-end processors, the new Kontron ETXexpress-PC COM Express Computer-on-Module sets new performance-per-watt standards for embedded applications. Based around the also recently introduced high performance and low-power 45nm Intel Core 2 Duo processor SP9300 and Intel GS45 chipset, this very robust COM Express module excels over the previous 65nm dual core processor offerings by enabling faster core speeds (up to 2.26 GHz), more L2 cache (6MB) and a faster FSB (1066 MHz), but without a comparable increase in energy consumption.
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Device Solutions has released a build of firmware for the Tahoe Development Board that supports v3.0 of the .NET Micro Framework. This new release includes support for Visual Studio 2008 and other new features. The firmware download, and information on what is included in this beta release can be found at http://devicesolutions.net/Support/NETMicroFrameworkv30Beta.aspx.
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eXtremeD Kernel Mode (KM) from McObject, the first-ever embedded database system designed for deployment in the operating system kernel, has garnered the “Editor’s Choice” award from eg3.com for exciting technology introduced in the first half of 2008.
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American Portwell Technology announces the new NANO-8044. This is first embedded board utilizing the Nano-ITX form factor that is based on the Intel Atom processor Z510/Z530 and the Intel System Controller Hub US15W.
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The newest and fastest Kontron COM Express module graphics engine built around a high-end embedded chipset - the Kontron ETXexpress-690 Computer-on-Module - is now available for evaluation so that developers can immediately begin platform and application testing as well as implementation into application-specific custom carrier board designs.
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The Eurotech Software Framework (ESF) middleware solution allows OEMs to develop embedded applications more quickly and efficiently. Based on the Equinox framework, ESF takes Eurotech products to the next level of application-readiness with software modules offering greater portability, platform independence for improved flexibility, and reduced risk. Could This Get Any Easier?
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Eurotech announces the ISIS PC/104+ board based on the Intel Atom processor. With under 5W of power consumption and features including LVDS support, high definition audio, USB2.0, serial ports, and much more, the ISIS is an ideal solution for infotainment, medical, and industrial control where low-power, fanless operation is critical.
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American Portwell Technology announces CATO-3000, a 1U network appliance platform based on the Intel EP80579 Integrated Processor with Intel QuickAssist Technology, the new Intel system-on-chip (SoC) solution with built-in security features. Available now, Portwell’s CATO-3000 is the ideal platform solution for Network Security such as Firewall, VPN, IDS/IPS, Anti-Spam, Anti-Virus, and UTM; Network Management such as router, RAS gateways, QoS, wireless, and streaming; Network and Voice Management such as VoIP and SIP, and Network Storage such as NAS and NVR.
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Moxa is pleased to announce that the IA261-I-T and IA262-I-T embedded computers for wide temperature environments are now available. They are wide temperature models for harsh environments, and come with RS-232/422/485 serial ports, CANbus ports, DI/DO channels, USB hosts, CF socket and VGA output.
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AXIOMTEK’s new extreme performance EPIC single board computer, the EP840, supports a socket P Intel Core2 Duo (Merom/Penryn) processor with a 667/800 MHz FSB. Powered by the Mobile Intel GME965+ICH8M Express chipset featuring Mobile Intel GMA X3100, the EP840 offers enhanced graphics and increased I/O bandwidth, and provides great flexibility to serve different application demands.
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Praim announces the VDM 2.1 Native client, expanding Praim's Thin Client VDI connectivity options.
Available on all Praim Thin Clients, the VDM Native client enables access to the VMware VDI Virtual Desktop Manager 2.1 infrastructure.
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The new LV-66A Mini-ITX format embedded motherboard from BVM is designed for applications in the rapidly emerging new generation of smart digital entertainment devices such as set top boxes, gaming machine, kiosks and media centres. In addition to its suitability for video-intensive and sound-rich applications, it can also be used as a Network Access Server, a POS engine or in an ATM application.
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Birdstep Technology announced the latest release of its popular embedded database, RDM Embedded version 8.1. This latest release includes new features like in-memory replication and a enhanced administration API. The free SDK can be downloaded from Birdstep’s Raima Database Management Product Website.
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Birdstep Technology (OSE: BIRD) today announced the release of version 8.1 of its Raima Database Manager Embedded also known as RDM Embedded. This is the latest release from the Raima Database Management Family providing exciting new capabilities and functionality for embedded systems application developers.
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Winwap Technologies Oy, announced today that it is cooperating with SiRF Technology Holdings Inc, to make Winwap´s software applications available to SiRF´s customers. SiRF will promote Winwap Applications that include WinWAP Browser, MMS Client and Unified Inbox for their customers who use SiRF's SoC platforms for GPS enabled connected Windows Embedded CE based devices.
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Volume 5, No. 9  September 2008 |
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