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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Networking for connected standby- Mahender Hari, Andrew Ritz
- OEM, IHV, Silicon, Power, Wireless, Networking
- HW-566T
- Day 3
- September 15, 2011 from 2:30PM to 3:30PM
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Windows 8 allows you to build PCs that are always connected to the Internet and deliver great battery life. This session will cover new network power management innovations that help PCs meet this goal with the help of the right network hardware. -
Network acceleration and other NIC technologies for the data center- Michael Nanakul, Don Stanwyck
- Cloud, OEM, Networking, Scalability
- SAC-433T
- Day 3
- September 15, 2011 from 2:30PM to 3:30PM
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Clouds place new demands on performance and scalability. Partners can build cloud-scale infrastructure with Windows Server 8. In this session, we will cover several new technologies that make it possible for platform and hardware partners to provide performant and cost-effective cloud scale solutions.... -
Designing systems for continuous availability - multi-node with block storage- Elden Christensen
- OEM, Continuous Availability, Storage
- SAC-450T
- Day 3
- September 15, 2011 from 2:30PM to 3:30PM
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This session discusses integrating with and designing continuously available Windows Server failover cluster solutions. It covers improvements in cluster shared volumes, including the new architecture and model for backup requestors, as well as other new features and their integration points. This session... -
Designing systems and developing drivers for NFC- Priya Dandawate, Max Morris
- OEM, IHV, Silicon, Drivers, Certification, Wireless
- HW-269T
- Day 3
- September 15, 2011 from 4:00PM to 5:00PM
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Windows 8 couples a simple user experience with rich developer APIs enabling apps to communicate with nearby PCs and devices using Near field communication (NFC). This session will provide an overview of the built-in scenarios and developer opportunities. We will also discuss hardware considerations... -
Chalk talk for sensor and location support in Windows- Fred Bhesania, Gavin Gear, Dino Natucci, Sandy Spinrad
- OEM, IHV, Silicon, Sensors
- HW-664C
- Day 3
- September 15, 2011 from 4:00PM to 5:00PM
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Windows 8 introduces a new sensors and location platform that enables the creation of new apps and experiences. This chalk talk will cover sensor design, board placement layout, calibration and validation tools. We will also cover in-box sensors, location experiences and drivers. This talk will be interactive... -
Building Metro style apps that connect to specialized devices- Nar Ganapathy, George Roussos
- OEM, IHV, Metro style device apps
- HW-747T
- Day 3
- September 15, 2011 from 4:00PM to 5:00PM
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Windows 8 enables device makers to extend the built-in device experiences through differentiated Metro style device apps in several device categories. For the broad set of devices that do not fit those categories, whether using native Windows components or custom drivers, Windows also provides a mechanism... -
Inside the Windows 8 driver developer workflow- Doron Holan, Janet Schneider, Craig Ziegler
- OEM, IHV, Silicon, Drivers, Debugging
- HW-907C
- Day 3
- September 15, 2011 from 4:00PM to 5:00PM
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This chalk talk provides a deep-dive into the Windows driver kit for Windows 8, focusing on architecture changes from Windows 7. The talk will start with a discussion on important feature areas such as project conversion, remote debugging, and building, signing and deploying device drivers. This session... -
Designing systems for continuous availability - multi-node with remote file storage- Claus Joergensen, Jim Pinkerton
- OEM, Scalability, Continuous Availability, SQL, Storage
- SAC-444T
- Day 3
- September 15, 2011 from 4:00PM to 5:00PM
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The file server role of Windows Server 8 has been redesigned to enable scalable, highly available, and fault tolerant storage for server app workloads, such as Hyper-V and SQL Server, on remote file shares. This session will discuss the new active-active file server with improved scalability and simplified... -
Enabling the hybrid cloud using remote access appliances- Sharad Kylasam, Scott Roberts
- OEM, Scalability
- SAC-668T
- Day 3
- September 15, 2011 from 4:00PM to 5:00PM
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Enterprises require easily managed remote access solutions for end users connecting to private or public clouds. Most remote access solutions require changes in user behavior because the remote access connection must be manually initiated. Additionally, enterprises have difficulty managing remote machines... -
Connecting Bluetooth Low Energy devices to Windows- Alain Michaud, Ellick Sung
- OEM, IHV, Power, Wireless
- HW-254T
- Day 4
- September 16, 2011 from 9:00AM to 10:00AM
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Until now, low power wireless connectivity in PC’s has required using proprietary technologies that incur the cost and complexity of shipping an external dongle. Bluetooth LE enables these same low power scenarios using a standard Bluetooth radio and creates the opportunity to connect Windows with a...
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