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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Platform storage evolved- Ahmed El-Shimi, Rajeev Nagar
- OEM, IHV, Silicon, Scalability, Storage
- SAC-474T
- Day 3
- September 15, 2011 from 10:30AM to 11:30AM
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The platform file system and storage stack has evolved significantly to enable exciting new scenarios including offloaded data transfers, optimal storage efficiency and utilization, service uptime despite failures, resilient scalable virtualized storage using commodity hardware and high-performance data... -
Certifying hardware with the Windows Hardware Certification Kit- Craig Rowland
- OEM, IHV, Silicon, Certification
- HW-659T
- Day 4
- September 16, 2011 from 10:30AM to 11:30AM
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The Windows Hardware Certification Kit (formerly the Windows Logo Kit) has a completely new design that will shorten learning curves for new users, and make experienced users more productive. It also has, for the first time, a complete automation interface which enables partners to execute end-to-end...
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Advanced driver code analysis techniquesThis session provides a deep discussion of advanced code analysis techniques, tips and tricks that help you reduce costs while increasing the quality of your drivers. You will learn how to use the updated Standard Annotation Language (SAL) to discover higher-quality bugs while reducing false positives.... -
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... -
Windows Server 8 software and hardware certification- Sandy Arthur, Venkat Krishnamachari
- OEM, IHV, Silicon, Certification
- SAC-932T
- Day 2
- September 14, 2011 from 2:00PM to 3:00PM
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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,... -
Designing great devices and driversGreat devices that delight users and work well with Windows are the result of thoughtful design. This session will discuss various elements device developers need to consider when designing devices and drivers. Elements covered will include best practices, taking advantage of new features in Windows...
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Introducing low-power buses for Windows 8- John Felkins, Peter Wieland
- OEM, IHV, Silicon, Power
- HW-251T
- Day 2
- September 14, 2011 from 5:00PM to 6:00PM
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The world of System on Chip (SoC) has changed the way devices are connected inside a PC. Windows 8 introduces support for low-power internal buses such as I2C, SPI, GPIO, and High Speed UARTs. In this session, we will demonstrate the end-to-end story on how to integrate a device on the new buses and... -
Architecting and integrating sensor drivers- Gavin Gear
- OEM, IHV, Silicon, Drivers, Sensors
- HW-249T
- Day 3
- September 15, 2011 from 10:30AM to 11:30AM
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Windows 8 provides an extensive and feature-rich set of developer tools, documentation and drivers to simplify sensor integration and provide rich user experiences. With this level of support in Windows, manufacturers can quickly bring systems to market that take full advantage of light, motion and other... -
Windows Certification: improvements to the logo program- Oscar Koenders
- OEM, IHV, Silicon, Certification, Wireless
- HW-260T
- Day 3
- September 15, 2011 from 1:00PM to 2:00PM
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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....
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Understanding USB 3.0 in Windows 8- Kristina Hotz, Eliyas Yakub
- OEM, IHV, Silicon, Wireless
- HW-256T
- Day 3
- September 15, 2011 from 9:00AM to 10:00AM
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With throughput up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0 and improved power management, USB 3.0 is the latest release of the world’s most popular PC interface. In this talk, you will learn how USB 3.0 is integrated into Windows 8 and hear Microsoft’s recommendations and requirements for taking advantage of...
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