Open the Window to Flexibility, Lifecycle Support, and Connectivity

Choose Windows Embedded Standard to enable advanced enterprise devices to run thousands of existing Windows applications and drivers. Experience a rich set of componentized embedded OS technologies. Specific embedded enabling features allow you to tailor the OS to your device. With Windows Embedded Standard, you can optimize the size of the OS footprint on your device because you can select only the drivers, services, and applications you need.

• The power, familiarity, and reliability of the Windows OS
•  You can easily create smart, connected devices requiring rich applications, services, and end-user experiences
• Access to a mature technology portfolio of embedded-specific tools that work in the familiar developer environment of Visual Studio
• Lower costs of application development, OS deployment, servicing, and maintenance

• Advanced set-top boxes
• Full featured point of service
• Gaming devices
• Home automation gateways
• Industrial controls
• Intelligent appliances
• Kiosks
• Media servers
• Mobile point of service
• Monitoring devices

These products are fully functional versions of Microsoft's desktop OS intended for use in an embedded solution consisting of purpose-built hardware and application software. Developers use Windows for Embedded Enterprise for its visual and differentiated user interfaces, connectivity capabilities, and reliability in building secure applications. It's for dedicated embedded devices that require custom interfaces and fully functioning Windows XP Professional or Windows Vista.

• Fastest time to market: deliver the same program created on your development system
• Ease of integration with third-party software already compatible with standard Microsoft OS's
• Excellent security features
• Easy to update with Microsoft's Windows Update
• All OEM products can utilize the same OS
• Easy to install using the OEM Pre-installation Kit

• Kiosks
• ATM systems
• POS devices
• Complex industrial automation controllers
• Complex medical devices

Develop a wide range of small footprint devices with this componentized, real-time OS. With the latest release of Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R3, device manufacturers can use familiar tools and innovative technologies to create devices differentiated by an immersive user interface, a rich browsing experience, and a unique connection to Windows PCs, servers, services, and devices.

• High Confidence Platform – Build on the solid foundation
• Endless Possibilities – Deliver innovative and differentiated solutions
• Seamlessly connect to the world of Windows

• ATMs
• Barcode and RFID scanners
• Feature phones
• Fuel pumps
• Gaming devices
• Handheld terminals
• Home/building automation gateways
• Intelligent appliances
• Mini-kiosks
• Mobile point of service
• Monitoring devices
• Media servers
• Remote metering
• Thin clients

Windows Embedded POSReady 2009 is a flexible OS designed to seamlessly connect point-of-service solutions with peripherals, servers, and services.In this increasingly connected world, businesses need a platform to help the transition from transaction processing to enhanced customer service and relationship building.

• Flexibility to customize the OS image to suit specific hardware requirements
• Connectivity to peripherals, remote deployment capabilities, and installation options using a selection of storage media
• Easy to deploy remotely and easy to install using a selection of storage media
• Helps reduce costs and increase security by customizing the OS to use only the components required for a POS solution

• Cash registers
• Self-service checkouts
• Kiosks
• Digital signage
• ATMs
• Fuel pumps

Build and deploy dedicated server appliances with smaller footprints, robust networking, and support for large storage, aiding in the rapid setup and remote management capabilities of embedded devices. These products are fully functional versions of Microsoft's server OS with built-in security, reliability, and availability features intended for use in an embedded solution consisting of purpose-built hardware and application software.

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• Solid foundation with smaller footprint
• Virtualization
• Low acquisition cost and total cost of ownership
• Improved security

• Medical imaging
• Security and surveillance
• Industrial automation
• Document imaging
• Streaming media server
• Telecommunications (PBX servers, call center servers, IVR servers, and teleconferencing)