Accelent Systems Announces Support for Microsoft Windows CE .NET.Business Editors & High Tech Writers CES 2002 LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 2002 Integrated Development Platform (IDP) for Windows CE (Windows Consumer Electronics) Microsoft's version of Windows for handheld devices and embedded systems that use x86, ARM, MIPS and SHx CPUs. Windows CE .NET superseded Windows CE 3.0. .NET-Based Application and Product Development Available for Shipment Accelent Systems Inc., a leading enabler of embedded Inserted into. See embedded system. devices and Gold-level member of Microsoft Corp.'s Windows Embedded Partner Program, today announced that it will provide system software, development platforms and integration services for customers using Windows CE .NET, Microsoft's latest embedded operating system An operating system used in special-purpose applications (embedded systems). Embedded operating systems are typically very compact and often designed for real time operations. See embedded Linux, QNX, OS-9, Windows XP Embedded, Windows CE, VxWorks and Symbian OS. for the next generation of smart mobile devices. By providing a Windows CE .NET-based solution, Accelent builds upon its expertise in Microsoft technologies to provide its customers with the leading software and services to enable their Internet appliance Also called "information appliance," "smart appliance," and "Web appliance," it is a device specialized for accessing the Web and/or e-mail. Designed for ease of use, it plugs into a telephone jack or LAN connection for Internet hookup. designs. Accelent, building upon its successful Windows CE 3.0 and Intel StrongARM-based Integrated Development Platform (IDP), is now offering a Windows CE .NET and StrongARM version (IDP-CE4-SA). The Windows CE .NET version will sell for $2,995 and is available for immediate shipment. For those wanting to develop devices using Intel's XScale microarchitecture, a Windows CE .NET and XScale-based IDP will be available at XScale introduction, planned later this year. "We are entering a new age in computing by extending PC functionality to a wide variety of advanced embedded devices, including PDA's and web pads. Microsoft has recognized that this is the future of computing and has been proactive in developing the technologies to make the future a reality, as witnessed by the release of Windows CE .NET," said Dr. Yung-Fu Chang, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Accelent Systems. "As a Gold-level member of the WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) An IEEE standard security protocol for wireless 802.11 networks. Introduced in 1997, WEP was found to be very inadequate and was superseded by WPA, WPA2 and 802.11i. Program, we have worked very closely with Microsoft to expand our product and service offering to include Windows CE .NET. As a result, we provide a total solution for the developer community by providing the software and tools they need enable next generation devices. In fact, we have a number of large consumer marketers developing their products using our Windows CE .NET-based technologies today." "As the demand for mobile and rich Internet appliances increases, application developers are looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. reliable and fast development solutions," said Keith White, senior director of marketing for the Embedded and Appliance Platforms Group at Microsoft Corp. "By supporting the rich functionality of Windows CE .NET in their offering of system software, development platforms and integration services, Accelent provides a rapid and cost-effective solution for those tier 1 and ODM (Original Design Manufacturer) A contract manufacturer that uses its own designs and intellectual property (IP). See contract manufacturer. customers developing the devices of tomorrow." About Accelent Systems As a leading enabler of Internet appliances, Accelent Systems provides a proven solution for rapidly developing robust Microsoft Windows See Windows. (operating system) Microsoft Windows - Microsoft's proprietary window system and user interface software released in 1985 to run on top of MS-DOS. Widely criticised for being too slow (hence "Windoze", "Microsloth Windows") on the machines available then. CE, Pocket PC, Windows CE for Automotive and ARM processor based products. With its solution of system software, development platforms and engineering services, Accelent provides its customers with a means to expedite time-to-market at less cost and risk than traditional development methods. For more information, visit Accelent at www.accelent.com or call 330-864-2300. All trademarks, brand or product names are the property of their respective owners. |
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