Wednesday 24 September 2008

Attending ESS'08 and Hosting half-day Windows Embedded Workshops


Just a quick note to invite you to come visit me on the Direct Insight stand at next week's Embedded Systems Show at the NEC. Stand 449 October 1st and 2nd. You can get your free exhibition pass here.

Also in conjunction with Microsoft and Silica, Direct Insight will be hosting half-day Windows Embedded Workshops. These 100% technical workshops will take you through the process of building and deploying with both Windows Embedded CE and Windows XP Embedded.
This is a unique hands-on opportunity to check out how Windows Embedded stacks up against Linux, and the various RTOS solutions out there. Places are strictly limited, so please visit the link below to secure your place.
http://www.directinsight.co.uk/services/windows-embedded-workshop.html

Hope to see you there.
-Nigel

PS. At the show, we're also introducing a new, high performance, low-power Windows CE module, at a ground-breaking price. See this, and our other solutions for platform-based design on Stand 449 at ESS'08 (October 1st & 2nd at the NEC)

Friday 19 September 2008

Register for Microsoft® Tech•Ed EMEA 2008 Developers before 26th September and save €300

On behalf of Microsoft I would like to invite you to take advantage of the early bird discount and register for Microsoft® Tech·Ed EMEA 2008 Developers (10 - 14 November, Barcelona, Spain) before 26th September 2008.

As Microsoft will no longer be hosting the Mobile and Embedded DevCon (MEDC) there will be a significantly increased Windows® Embedded presence at this event. This will be focused around 2 key areas:
· A dedicated Windows Embedded track
· Increased Windows Embedded presence in the exhibition hall - on the Ask the Experts Pavilion and dedicated Windows Embedded Partner Zone

Attend to:
· Enhance your technical skills in the development and implementation of Windows Embedded operating systems
· Network with both the Windows Embedded and wider community
· Engage with the largest audience of Microsoft Technology Specialists that come together across EMEA
· 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

Don’t forget to register before 26th September and save €300!

Tech·Ed EMEA 2008 Developers is the Microsoft premier technical education conference just for developers. For five days, you and more than 4,000 of your peers have countless opportunities to explore about the latest cutting-edge technologies from Microsoft. For general event information please visit www.microsoft.com/emea/teched2008/developer/

>> Nigel

Friday 5 September 2008

Windows® Embedded CE 6.0 Fundamentals

Great book available called "Windows® Embedded CE 6.0 Fundamentals"

Synopsis
Delve into the fundamental tools and techniques for Windows Embedded CE—and get ready to deliver the next innovation in powered devices. Covering the newest version of the technology—Windows Embedded CE R2—and led by two embedded-development experts, you'll get both the hands-on instruction and pragmatic reference you need to begin building a range of small footprint, smart, connected, and service-oriented devices. This book examines the architecture, built-in programming tools, drivers, and build process, and shows how to take advantage of the Windows Embedded CE 6.0 Software Development Kit (SDK). Whether new to programming with Windows and Windows Embedded, or already working with the platform, you'll find the best practices and real-world guidance you need to get productive quickly.


Delve into the fundamental tools and techniques for Windows Embedded CE—and get ready to deliver the next innovation in powered devices. Covering the newest version of the technology—Windows Embedded CE R2—and led by two embedded-development experts, you'll get both the hands-on instruction and pragmatic reference you need to begin building a range of small footprint, smart, connected, and service-oriented devices. This book examines the architecture, built-in programming tools, drivers, and build process, and shows how to take advantage of the Windows Embedded CE 6.0 Software Development Kit (SDK). Whether new to programming with Windows and Windows Embedded, or already working with the platform, you'll find the best practices and real-world guidance you need to get productive quickly.


To find out where to buy follow this Link to the correct vendor for your country.

> Nigel