YOKOHAMA, Japan — Nov. 14, 2007 — Microsoft Corp. is launching Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R2 with global support from device makers, silicon vendors and systems integrators. The following quotes are from just some of the companies working with Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R2 to bring diverse connected device solutions to market rapidly and with a lower total cost of development.
Adeneo
“Adeneo is thrilled to implement Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R2, which adds even more exciting technologies to the Windows Embedded CE 6.0 operating system. Now, with the full Web Services for Devices API embedded, developers can boost their creative capabilities and easily establish connections to Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008 and other computer devices.”
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Yannick Chammings
Windows Embedded Group Manager
Adeneo
Advantech Co. Ltd.
“Microsoft has been a valuable partner to Advantech’s global success in empowering numerous innovations in the connected world and becoming the global trusted brand of ePlatform Services. As a key member of Microsoft’s active partner ecosystem for many years, we trust that Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R2, Microsoft’s latest offering in the embedded space, with new features such as Web Services on devices, VoIP video telephony capabilities and thin client technology enhancements, will further enhance our capability to develop differentiated products and services. In the new world of seamless connectivity, we aim to speed time to market of cost-effective service-oriented solutions for our customers, empowering them to bring more innovative applications that elevate the quality of our daily lives. For us to realize this goal, Microsoft and its embedded platforms are indispensable partners.”
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Jeff Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Advantech Co. Ltd.
Emdoor Electronic Technology Co. Ltd.
“The significant performance enhancement and strength of redesigned Windows Embedded CE 6.0 Core has greatly reduced time to market for our customers and developers. With the introduction of Windows Embedded CE 6.0-based ARM development platform in China, we hope to use the new features and support in Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R2 to deliver more benefits to our customers and take our business to the next level.”
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Sam Zhong
General Manager
Emdoor Electronic Technology Co. Ltd.
Ittiam Systems (P) Ltd.
“We have experienced firsthand how easy it is to integrate media-related applications seamlessly into our IP Video Phone solution using Windows Embedded CE 6.0, a stable and feature-rich real-time operating system. We are excited about the new features and support in Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R2, such as Web Services on devices and VoIP video technology capabilities that will enable us to develop and market more innovative products and devices in the near future.”
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Sheela Prabhakar
Distinguished Member, Technical Staff
Technologist, Media Streaming Business
Ittiam Systems (P) Ltd.
Monotype Imaging Inc.
“Monotype Imaging is pleased that our pluggable font engine software has been selected to support Microsoft’s Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R2 platform. With this addition, OEMs now have a greater choice of third-party font engines to use as they develop differentiated devices with even smaller footprints.”
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John Seguin
Executive Vice President
Monotype Imaging Inc.
Shanghai Sisis Technology Co. Ltd.
“As a chip vendor in China for consumer electronics and portable communicating devices such as PMP, digital picture frame, GPS devices and smartphone applications, we are able to use Windows Embedded CE to deliver enriched, connected experiences to consumers. The launch of Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R2, coupled with the reliability and ease of use of the embedded operating system, expands the range of smart, connected devices that can be developed, and we look forward to greater opportunities available to us in the marketplace.”
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Sean Chen
Chief Executive Officer
Shanghai Sisis Technology Co. Ltd. (SISIS)
Wipro Technologies
“Wipro Technologies undertakes system integration and design services such as application development for automotive, consumer and mobile domains, board support packages, and device drivers on Windows Embedded platforms. These applications developed include wireless audio streaming, smartphone applications and in-vehicle connectivity solutions, among others. As a Gold-level Microsoft Windows Embedded Partner, we look forward to using the latest Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R2 to design and develop more innovative solutions for embedded systems based on the Windows Embedded platforms.”
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S Muralikrishnan
Vice President
Computing, Storage and Software Products Group
Wipro Ltd.
Wyse Technology Inc.
“As the worldwide leader in thin computing, Wyse is excited to be a part of the Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R2 release. The new enhanced thin-client technology components with RDP 6.0 will make use of many of the exciting new Terminal Services scenarios that Windows Server 2008 will deliver to enterprises.”
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Ricardo Antuna
Vice President of Business Development and Alliances
Wyse Technology Inc.
YF International Ltd.
“As a leading professional design house of GPS devices, we have launched 18 models of standard personal navigation device (PND) solutions to date and successfully assisted close to 60 customers to launch some 70 models into production. Microsoft’s commitment to enhance its embedded operating systems to incorporate new features and technologies has enabled our products, built on Windows Embedded CE 6.0, to stand out from the competition, and we look forward to leveraging this next version of Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R2 to further our market position.”
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Youjing Cui
Marketing Director
YF International Ltd.