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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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,... -
Stand out with styling in your HTML app- Phil Cupp, Chris Jones
- Metro style apps, HTML5 and JavaScript, Expression Blend
- APP-212T
- Day 2
- September 14, 2011 from 5:00PM to 6:00PM
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Combine your own app’s style with the familiar Windows personality. Use Blend and the power of CSS to customize the look and feel of your app, style the individual HTML and WinJS controls, and the elements within them. Infuse your app with your distinct character while keeping Windows' great touch interaction,... -
Creating connected apps that work on today's networks- Peter Smith
- Metro style apps, Security, Wireless, Networking
- PLAT-785T
- Day 2
- September 14, 2011 from 3:30PM to 4:30PM
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In today’s highly connected world, your customers want their apps to connect them with friends, content and information wherever they are, but current networks make this hard. Work networks have proxies that block your connections; wireless networks have usage, overage and roaming costs that can lead... -
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... -
How to declare your app’s capabilities- Jeff Johnson
- Metro style apps
- APP-398T
- Day 2
- September 14, 2011 from 3:30PM to 4:30PM
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Do you want to build an app that takes a photo through the PC’s camera for a profile pic? Do you want your app to be aware of its current location or enable device proximity scenarios? Do you want customers to rave about how your app uses the files, pictures, videos, and docs from the file system? Windows...
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Reduce costs using new power efficiencies in Windows Server 8- Sean McGrane, Bruce Worthington
- Performance, OEM
- SAC-661T
- Day 2
- September 14, 2011 from 3:30PM to 4:30PM
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The cost of power and cooling infrastructure in data centers continues to be top of mind for many companies. This, combined with the growing desire to be recognized as a green company and to reduce carbon emissions, provide a strong incentive to lower power usage in server systems. In this session, we... -
Delivering great hardware solutions for Windows- Kevin Miller
- OEM, IHV, Silicon, Drivers, Assessment and Deployment Kit, Certification
- HW-733T
- Day 2
- September 14, 2011 from 3:30PM to 4:30PM
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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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