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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Windows 8 kernel debugging: New protocols and certification requirementsThis session will discuss a new set of capabilities and tools in Windows 8 that simplify PC and device debugging for IHVs and OEMs. Through this session, you will also learn how to meet the debugging requirements for Windows Certification.
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Building and delivering a great Metro style app for your device- Max Morris
- IHV, Certification, Metro style device apps
- HW-275T
- Day 3
- September 15, 2011 from 1:00PM to 2:00PM
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Windows 8 makes it easy to create and distribute compelling apps that bring out the unique capabilities of your device. This session will focus on how to build a great Metro style app for your device and how to use services and tools to distribute your app, device metadata and device driver so that Windows...
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Touch firmware development: Talking HID to WindowsThis session will provide in-depth information to IHV firmware and driver developers on the new digitizer interface architecture in Windows 8. Through this session, you will learn how to use the HID protocol to make touch devices work well with Windows 8, ensure performance and accuracy, and determine... -
NDIS Driver Testing and Certification (Part I, II, & III)- AJ - Aniruddha Jahagirdar, Michael Nanakul
- OEM, IHV, Silicon, Drivers, Certification, Pre-Recorded
- HW-667P
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Windows 8 has updated the NDIS test and certification program to improve driver quality. This session will cover the NDISTest integration in Windows Kits, new requirements for certifying Ethernet devices, and leveraging NDISTest to debug a variety of NDIS drivers. -
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... -
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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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,... -
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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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... -
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.
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