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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Understanding mobile broadband and connection management in Windows 8- Mike Bishop, Srini Malayala
- OEM, IHV, Silicon, Wireless
- HW-331T
- Day 2
- September 14, 2011 from 5:00PM to 6:00PM
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Windows 8 is designed to provide a connected experience to users on a broad range of device form factors. In order to get and keep users connected to the Internet, the Windows team has made significant investments in mobile broadband and connection management. This session will cover purchasing and provisioning... -
Connecting Windows 8 to mobile broadband and Wi-Fi networks- Billy Anders, Khawar Zuberi
- OEM, IHV, Silicon, Wireless
- HW-732T
- Day 2
- September 14, 2011 from 3:30PM to 4:30PM
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Connectivity is the underpinning of today’s computing experience. Windows 8 introduces many new features and experiences that will make it easier to get and stay connected on Wi-Fi and mobile broadband networks. This session will provide an overview of the Windows 8 connectivity investments and experiences,... -
Advanced app and driver debugging- Joe Ballantyne, George Holt
- Metro style apps, OEM, IHV, Silicon, Drivers, Debugging
- HW-118T
- Day 3
- September 15, 2011 from 2:30PM to 3:30PM
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This session will discuss several new ways you can implement advanced debugging of apps and device drivers. The presenters in this session will also share their tips and tricks for debugging across multiple platforms.
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Graphics on the server- Akshay Agrawal
- OEM, IHV, Silicon, Graphics
- SAC-217T
- Day 3
- September 15, 2011 from 9:00AM to 10:00AM
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Windows 8 is moving to a single graphics driver model - the Windows Display Driver Model (WDDM) – offering more features over the older XP Display Driver Model commonly run on physical and virtualized servers. Windows 8 also brings updates to the inbox display driver (previously known as Standard VGA... -
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... -
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... -
Simplifying wireless and network device discovery and pairing- Jeffrey Chang, Dave Roth
- OEM, IHV, Silicon, Wireless
- HW-286T
- Day 3
- September 15, 2011 from 10:30AM to 11:30AM
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Demand for wireless and network devices, including printers, connected TVs and keyboards are increasing steadily. Windows 8 makes it easy to connect devices to the PC by automatically detecting and installing network printers and TVs, enabling proximity-based device pairing and providing a new Metro... -
Customizing ADK assessment reportsThis video provides an overview of how to customize assessment data reporting in the Assessment and Deployment Kit (ADK). -
Using the Windows Driver Framework to build better drivers- Abhishek Ram, Peter Wieland
- OEM, IHV, Silicon, Drivers
- HW-328T
- Day 3
- September 15, 2011 from 9:00AM to 10:00AM
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The Windows Driver Framework (WDF) helps developers build better drivers, more quickly and easily. This session will discuss how the WDF can improve driver reliability and will provide an overview on what’s new in the WDF in Windows 8 This session will also cover guidance for how to better realize power-savings... -
Packaging assessments for use on a second computerThis video provides an overview of how to package Assessment and Deployment Kit assessments so they can be run on another computer.
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