Windows Embedded® offers the most productive set of tools and technologies along with an active community to give you the confidence to deliver your device on time. The Windows Embedded family of products includes Windows Embedded CE, Windows Embedded Standard (the next generation of Windows XP Embedded), Windows Embedded Enterprise, Windows Embedded for Point-of-Service, and Windows Embedded NavReady™. Each Windows Embedded operating system is deployed in demanding embedded environments, providing the proven platform you need to accelerate the development of the next generation of smart, connected, service-oriented devices.

With more than three billion devices currently shipping per year, embedded products are encountering a phenomenal growth rate in the marketplace. But as fast as devices are being delivered they are also changing. The evolution of smart devices to smart, connected devices is expected to bring with it a customer demand for service-oriented devices that create connected experiences. You need to have the tools and technologies in place to take advantage of this next major boom in the embedded device industry.

Windows Embedded delivers the best set of embedded technology and resources, helping you transform your vision and ingenuity into superior business results and new revenue opportunities. Backed by worldwide support from Microsoft, Windows Embedded Partners, and an active development community, Windows Embedded offers the most productive tools and technologies that give you the confidence you need to quickly bring the next generation of smart, connected, service-oriented devices to market.

Windows Embedded helps ensure you are ahead of the market in offering the next generation of innovative, connected experiences to your customers. Powerful built-in tools and technologies accelerate your team’s core development, enabling them to spend more time focusing on differentiating your devices in the marketplace. In addition, Windows Embedded features enable interoperability with industry standards and Microsoft technologies, so you have the ability to build devices that can easily connect to PCs, services, servers, and other devices.

Build Next Generation Devices with Confidence
Windows Embedded products help optimize your design process by providing the building blocks you need to create solutions tailored to your specific device requirements and markets. Familiar and powerful development tools give you the confidence you need to bring your devices to market faster and capitalize on new revenue opportunities. Plus with an industry-leading 10-year Support Lifecycle Policy, you can feel assured that you have the support of Microsoft behind you.

Enjoy a Seamless Connected Experience
With built-in technologies and networking support, Windows Embedded provides you with the tools to build service-oriented devices that offer your customers a seamless, connected experience. A range of componentized to fully configured platforms gives you the networking and communication infrastructure you need so you can avoid the hassles of assembling multiple components from various sources.

Get Support from an Engaged Community of Experts
Windows Embedded Partners are available to provide expert support and services to help ensure that your device is delivered on time. In addition, Windows Embedded offers easy access to a broad range of valuable community resources and support including tutorials, documentation, and online community forums such as newsgroups, chats, blogs, and the MSDN Windows Embedded Developer center. This active developer community and partner ecosystem can help you find reliable components and services for your devices, get your device to market faster, and build profitable lines of business.

Developer Resources
The Windows Embedded Developer Center, supported by the Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN), provides detailed technical information, training, and community support. For more information visit: www.msdn.com/embedded

The Windows Embedded Partner Program (WEPP) connects you with a worldwide network of partners who can guide you through every step of your device project. For more information visit: www.WindowsEmbedded.com/partners

For general product information, to locate a distributor or review customer success stories visit: www.WindowsEmbedded.com

Try Before You Buy. Get Started Today! Starting your Windows Embedded development program is easy. Go to www.WindowsEmbedded.com and follow these three simple steps:

• Evaluate Windows Embedded by taking advantage of the free download or mail order versions of the complete product and toolkit
• Select a Windows Embedded Authorized Distributor to guide you through the licensing process, help you determine your estimated licensing runtime costs, and sell you toolkits
• Acquire runtime licenses and certificates of authenticity from your distributor for each shipped unit.