Microsoft Announces MSDN Embedded Subscription and Windows Embedded Developer Update

SAN JOSE, California - Windows Embedded software-plus-services platform with developer
services provides simplified access to the latest tools, resources and help
available from Microsoft and its global partner ecosystem.

Tuesday, during an industry address at the Embedded Systems Conference
(ESC) Silicon Valley 2009, Microsoft Corp. will announce the Microsoft Visual
Studio 2008 Professional Edition with MSDN Embedded subscription and Windows
Embedded Developer Update service. The new offerings expand the Windows
Embedded software-plus-services platform with developer services that provide
a cost-effective way to license Microsoft platforms and tools, receive
technical support, and obtain early access to the latest Microsoft updates
available. MSDN Embedded and Windows Embedded Developer Update provide the
global MSDN community with consolidated subscription access to Microsoft’s
extensive portfolio of embedded platforms and technologies that aid in
building next-generation devices with advanced applications and rich user
experiences.

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“The first step in executing on the comprehensive Windows Embedded
services vision is continuing our investment in developers, helping them to
create smart, connected, service-oriented devices,” said Kevin Dallas,
general manager of the Windows Embedded business unit at Microsoft. “The main
objective of the Windows Embedded developer services initiative is to
strengthen our commitment to ensuring that developers have seamless access to
the ever-expanding set of products, documentation, support technology and
third-party updates, which is why we are increasing our investment in the
Windows Embedded MSDN community.”

Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 Professional Edition With MSDN Embedded

Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 Professional Edition with MSDN Embedded
builds on traditional MSDN benefits by providing developers of embedded
devices with a single subscription for access to a variety of Microsoft
operating systems, technical support and other resources. The subscription
includes the Visual Studio suite of software development tools and the
following Windows Embedded platforms and technologies:

- Windows Embedded CE, a 32-bit native, componentized, hard real-time
operating system designed for small-footprint devices
- Windows Embedded Standard, the next generation of Windows XP Embedded
for advanced enterprise devices
- Windows Embedded NavReady 2009, which provides innovative technologies
to help build devices optimized for portable navigation
- Windows Embedded POSReady 2009, a flexible operating system designed to
seamlessly connect point-of-service (POS) solutions with peripherals,
servers and services

MSDN Premium subscribers will also have access to the resources in MSDN
Embedded, enhancing their existing MSDN investments.

Windows Embedded Developer Update

Windows Embedded Developer Update, available exclusively to MSDN Embedded
and MSDN Premium subscribers, delivers a connected experience for developers
by seamlessly delivering the latest technology innovations from Microsoft and
other third parties directly into the Windows Embedded development
environment. The service integrates a client on the developer’s machine to a
cloud service hosting the content, such as product updates, platform
technologies and other resources from Microsoft, as well as drivers, Board
Support Packages (BSPs) and other technologies from Microsoft’s global
partner ecosystem. Customers will receive automatic notifications when new
content is available through the service and also will have access to new
technologies and product enhancements before they are available to the
public.

Visual Studio Professional 2008 with MSDN Embedded is scheduled to be
available in July 2009; the Windows Embedded Developer Update service is
scheduled to launch in the first half of 2010. Developers can obtain a
subscription or find out more information on the Windows Embedded resources
available through MSDN by visiting www.microsoft.com/windowsembedded.
A comparison of MSDN Subscription options is available at
msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/subscriptions/subscriptionschart.aspx.

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Source: Microsoft Corp.

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