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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Testing mobile broadband devicesThe Windows Hardware Certification program helps to ensure the quality, compatibility, and operation of mobile broadband drivers and device firmware with Windows 8. The Windows Hardware Certification Kit (HCK) helps to decrease connectivity times and lower power consumption. This video provides guidance... -
Reimagining the experience for connecting with devices- Robin Goldstein, Craig Zhou
- Metro style apps, OEM, IHV, Wireless, Metro style device apps
- HW-745T
- Day 2
- September 14, 2011 from 2:00PM to 3:00PM
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Today’s consumer electronic devices are more capable and more connected to apps and services than ever before. In Windows 8, we have made significant improvements in the experience connecting with and using these devices. In this session, you will learn about how Windows 8 makes it simple to connect...
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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,... -
Connecting and sharing with near field communication- Priya Dandawate, Max Morris
- Wireless
- PLAT-270T
- Day 2
- September 14, 2011 from 3:30PM to 4:30PM
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What's cooler than connecting two machines together by tapping them? Leveraging the power of Near Field Communication (NFC) and the new "tap & go" gesture built into Windows 8, you can build powerful new social apps that enable entirely new scenarios your customers have only dreamed of.
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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... -
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... -
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... -
Understanding Wi-Fi networking in Windows 8- Drew Baron, Mitesh Desai
- OEM, IHV, Wireless, Networking
- HW-342T
- Day 3
- September 15, 2011 from 9:00AM to 10:00AM
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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 Wi-Fi connectivity. This session will cover new Windows 8 Wi-Fi functionality, as well... -
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... -
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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