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Windows Embedded Products
Flexible platforms for customized device designs

Accelerate core embedded development with Windows Embedded products. Microsoft’s dedication to the embedded marketplace includes a trusted set of embedded technology, familiar end-to-end development tools, support, and resources, so you can build smart, connected, and service-oriented embedded devices.
Windows Embedded CE
Develop small footprint devices with a componentized, real-time operating system

Provides a 32-bit native, componentized, hard real-time operating system designed for small footprint devices, ranging from power- conscious GPS handhelds to real-time, mission-critical industrial controllers.

Windows Embedded Standard
Next generation of Windows XP Embedded enables advanced enterprise devices to run thousands of existing Windows applications and drivers.

Designed to use for a variety of smart, connected, and service-oriented advanced commercial or consumer devices, to run thousands of existing Windows applications and drivers, ranging from Thin Clients to Multi-Function Printers.

Windows XP Embedded
Develop advanced commercial and consumer devices to run thousands of existing Windows applications and drivers.

More than 12,000 individual components enable optimum functionality in a reduced footprint. Ideal for advanced commercial or consumer devices – from ATMs to medical devices that empower healthcare professionals to save lives.

Windows Embedded Enterprise
Develop compatible devices with the flexibility of Windows XP Professional or Windows Vista.

Full power of Windows XP Professional or the Windows Vista operating system for use on fixed-function or dedicated embedded systems. Suitable for fully functional kiosks and thin clients.

POSReady
Develop devices for point of service solutions.

POSReady 2009 is a flexible operating system designed to seamlessly connect Point of Service solutions with peripherals, servers, and services. OEMs and enterprises can use POSReady to meet their POS solution requirements.

Windows Embedded NavReady
Develop devices optimized for Portable Navigation

Provides OEMs with innovative technologies to help build handheld portable navigation devices that can easily connect to online services, Bluetooth-capable phones, Windows-based PCs and the Internet. Those devices will be able to connect to function as hands-free devices and easily perform LIVE SEARCH queries to receive up-to-date point of interest information. Windows SideShow technologies allow devices to interact with Windows Vista gadgets to receive, send, or display information.
Easily Configure, Deploy and Manage dedicated server platforms

Windows Embedded Server is a fully functional version of Microsoft’s server operating system with built-in security, reliability, and availability features intended for use in an embedded solution consisting of purpose-built hardware and application software.
Company announces strategy for product renaming, outlines new solutions for key device categories and unveils first developer certification.
Cost-effectively gain access to Windows Embedded platforms and tools, receive technical support, and obtain early access to the latest updates and resources available.
Windows Embedded Vision Video
Learn about the exciting evolution of embedded technology.