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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Testing Wi-Fi networking devicesThis 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. -
Testing mobile broadband devicesThe 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... -
SPA 3.0 – A simple server performance tuning advisorServer Performance Advisor (“SPA”) 3.0 helps system administrators manage their server performance and troubleshoot server performance issues on Windows Server 2008 and later releases including Windows Server 8. SPA 3.0 provides system administrators with reports about common configuration and run-time... -
Building great Windows 8 systems- Dennis Flanagan
- Touch, Security, OEM, IHV, Silicon, Graphics, Power, Networking, Sensors
- HW-774T
- Day 2
- September 14, 2011 from 11:30AM to 12:30PM
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Windows 8 introduces several new features that enable PC makers to build compelling systems that are fast, fun, secure, power efficient and connect to devices customers care about. This session will provide an overview of the Windows 8 touch, graphics, power, bus, sensor, networking and hardware-based...
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Windows Server 8- Max Herrmann, Bill Laing, Mike Neil, Manlio Vecchiet
- OEM, IHV, Silicon, Hyper-V
- SAC-973F
- Day 2
- September 14, 2011 from 11:30AM to 12:30PM
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This session will introduce the next release of Windows Server, code-named Windows Server “8”. We will talk about the engineering investments we have done in this release along with their benefits. We will also point out opportunities for developers and hardware partners to expand on the new capabilities...
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Building great touch systems- Jerry Koh, Takahiro Shigemitsu, Steve Welch
- Touch, OEM, IHV, Certification
- HW-181T
- Day 2
- September 14, 2011 from 2:00PM to 3:00PM
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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... -
Understanding the Windows 8 graphics driver model- Ameet Chitre, Roger Coote
- OEM, IHV, Drivers, Graphics
- HW-218T
- Day 2
- September 14, 2011 from 2:00PM to 3:00PM
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In Windows 8, the Windows Display Driver Model (WDDM) has evolved through several innovations in the graphics sub-system that will enable you to deliver great Windows user and developer experiences. This session will cover how to design and build Windows 8 systems with WDDM capable hardware and drivers.... -
Delivering a secure and fast boot experience with UEFIUnified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) mode and Secure Boot are critically important to creating a more secure platform. This session will discuss the benefits of UEFI, including key features of Windows 8 that depend on UEFI, such as BitLocker and Seamless Boot. This session also will cover technical...
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Delivering great performance and battery life- Sharif Farag, Jason Hendrickson
- Performance, OEM, IHV, Silicon, Power
- HW-459T
- Day 2
- September 14, 2011 from 2:00PM to 3:00PM
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Windows 8 runs efficiently on a broader range of systems. This session will cover how to create high-performance and energy efficient experiences on the full spectrum of Windows 8 platforms. You will learn software design and development practices that maximize the performance of apps and power consumption... -
Reimagining the experience for connecting with devices- Robin Goldstein, Craig Zhou
- Metro style apps, OEM, IHV, Wireless, Metro style device apps
- HW-745T
- Day 2
- September 14, 2011 from 2:00PM to 3:00PM
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Today’s consumer electronic devices are more capable and more connected to apps and services than ever before. In Windows 8, we have made significant improvements in the experience connecting with and using these devices. In this session, you will learn about how Windows 8 makes it simple to connect...
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