BUILD is a new event that shows modern hardware and software developers how to take advantage of the future of Windows. Learn how to work with the all new touch-centric user experience to create fast, fluid, and dynamic applications that leverage the power and flexibility of the core of Windows, used by more than a billion people around the world.
Hear how the UI was designed to work seamlessly with a diversity of devices and form factors. Go behind the scenes and learn all about the new app model that allows you to create powerful new apps. All while retaining the ability to use your existing apps. Web-connected and web-powered apps built using HTML5 and JavaScript have access to the power of the PC. Touch-optimized browsing, with the full power of hardware-accelerated Internet Explorer 10 transforms your experiences with the web. BUILD is the first place to dive deep into the future of Windows.
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NDIS Driver Testing and Certification (Part I, II, & III)
Windows 8 has updated the NDIS test and certification program to improve driver quality. This session will cover the NDISTest integration in Windows Kits, new requirements for certifying Ethernet devices, and leveraging NDISTest to debug a variety of NDIS drivers.
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Touch firmware development: Talking HID to Windows
This session will provide in-depth information to IHV firmware and driver developers on the new digitizer interface architecture in Windows 8. Through this session, you will learn how to use the HID protocol to make touch devices work well with Windows 8, ensure performance and accuracy, and determine...
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Testing Wi-Fi networking devices
This session will provide guidance on how to test and certify Wi-Fi networking devices with Windows 8. The session will focus on the improvements to the Wireless LAN Windows Logo Kit (WLK) Program used for device certification, and several other useful Wi-Fi testing tools.
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Testing mobile broadband devices
The Windows Hardware Certification program helps to ensure the quality, compatibility, and operation of mobile broadband drivers and device firmware with Windows 8. The Windows Hardware Certification Kit (HCK) helps to decrease connectivity times and lower power consumption. This video provides guidance...
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Building great touch systems
Windows 8 introduces a number of new touch experiences and capabilities. This session will provide an overview of how to build and test great touch systems running Windows 8. You will learn about the Windows 8 user experience and certification requirements, new tools for validating and measuring the...
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Windows Server 8 software and hardware certification
This session will discuss the software and hardware certification of products designed for Windows Server 8. Come and learn the differences between client and server hardware certification requirements, tests and policies. The speakers will share the relevant details in these areas that are new, specific,...
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Delivering great hardware solutions for Windows
Microsoft has made significant investments in Windows 8 to improve the end-to-end experience for partners when creating hardware offerings. This session will provide an overview of modern engineering tools and systems, and associated lifecycles, for developing hardware add-ons for Windows. This will...
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Certifying graphics experiences on Windows 8
Microsoft has improved the Windows Certification Program for Windows 8, in order to drive high quality graphics experiences. This session will help you plan and develop graphics drivers that are certified for Windows. You will learn about new certification requirements, key testing scenarios and measuring...
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Windows Certification: improvements to the logo program
The Windows Logo program has undergone significant changes during Windows 8 to make it more beneficial for you and our partners. This session will provide an overview of the program’s key changes, and will describe the new unified experience for certifying hardware and apps across all Windows platforms....