BSQUARE Announces Software Solutions For the Development of Computing Devices Based on Microsoft's new Windows NT Embedded Operating System.SAN JOSE San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 28, 1999-- BSQUARE expands beyond Windows CE-based offerings to provide intelligent computing device manufacturers with additional software solutions based on the Windows NT Embedded See Windows XP Embedded. operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. BSQUARE(R) Corporation today announced that beginning immediately, it is offering software technologies and services to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) for the development of intelligent computing devices based on the 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. NT 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. . The new capabilities stem from BSQUARE's expertise in software for embedded systems Embedded systems Computer systems that cannot be programmed by the user because they are preprogrammed for a specific task and are buried within the equipment they serve. and in-depth experience with Windows NT (Windows New Technology) A 32-bit operating system from Microsoft for Intel x86 CPUs. NT is the core technology in Windows 2000 and Windows XP (see Windows). Available in separate client and server versions, it includes built-in networking and preemptive multitasking. . The addition of Windows NT Embedded to BSQUARE's arsenal of software solutions represents a strategic expansion of BSQUARE's role in providing complete software solutions to enable intelligent computing devices. "As specialists in providing software and services for the development of intelligent computing devices, the addition of Windows NT Embedded to our offerings is a natural advancement," said William Baxter William Baxter may refer to:
"BSQUARE is a premier systems integrator for Windows CE, and we're excited it will extend its offerings to systems integration for OEMs creating devices based on Windows NT Embedded," stated Bengt Akerlind, vice president of Embedded Systems Group, at Microsoft Corp. "BSQUARE's technical expertise in Windows NT Embedded will shine through as it delivers custom integration services for our mutual customers." The Windows CE and Windows NT Embedded operating systems are complementary. Windows CE is suited for single purpose computing devices, such as set-top boxes, handheld computers, thin clients, and industrial controllers requiring a small operating system footprint, minimal memory, and tight power management. Windows NT Embedded is suited for larger scale embedded systems, including office automation and telecom equipment, requiring extensive networking and communications protocols, large scale applications, back office integration, and remote management. BSQUARE will combine in-depth embedded experience in the Windows NT platform to deliver integration services and quality assurance through its Xpress Consulting Services. Services will be quoted on a per-project basis. About BSQUARE BSQUARE is a dynamic software company working with Fortune 500 companies to enable the age of intelligent computing devices. Specializing in Windows NT Embedded and Windows CE, BSQUARE is a supplier of software products and services for PC Companions, Internet appliances, industrial automation devices, Windows-based terminals, and other intelligent computing devices. BSQUARE's expertise in embedded Windows is derived from years of contributing to the development of the Windows CE operating system, from serving as a Microsoft preferred provider of Visual Tools for Windows CE, and from in-depth experience with Windows NT. BSQUARE is a Microsoft-sanctioned systems integrator and distributor. For further information, visit BSQUARE at www.bsquare.com or e-mail sales@bsquare.com. |
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