Windows Ecosystem Summit
- Taipei, Taiwan
- November 8 - 10, 2011
- Speakers at Windows Ecosystem Summit
The Windows Ecosystem Summit is a training event hosted by Microsoft for the hardware ecosystem, in Taipei, Taiwan. At the event partners can learn about the reimagining of the Windows 8 platform and how these changes have created new opportunities for hardware partners.
The training content provides information that will help partners to develop and test Windows 8 ready systems and devices. By watching the sessions, partners have the opportunity to listen to Microsoft subject matter experts and learn how to best prepare their systems and devices to create the most exciting PCs and Devices yet.
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Certifying wireless devices using Windows Hardware Certification KitThis session provides guidance on testing and certifying Wi-Fi and mobile broadband networking devices with Windows 8. The session focuses on improvements to the wireless LAN and mobile broadband areas of the Windows Hardware Certification Kit. The Windows Hardware Certification Program helps to ensure...
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Understanding Wi-Fi Direct in Windows 8Wi-Fi Direct is a new peer-to-peer device connectivity technology that enables high-bandwidth sharing of media and content between devices without requiring a separate Wi-Fi access point. Windows 8 natively supports Wi-Fi Direct and has integrated the technology into the Windows 8 Play To and proximity... -
Understanding NFC in Windows 8Windows 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...
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Building great networked media devices for PlayTo appsWindows 7 introduced Play To in order for customers to view media content on TVs or on compatible media receivers. Windows 8 extends Play To experiences to Metro style apps and HTML5 web pages. This session will cover the experience principles, app architectures and certification requirements necessary...
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Understanding Connected StandbyIn Windows 8, Microsoft introduces Connected Standby - a new power state that enables compatible PCs to be always reachable and up-to-date. This session will provide an overview of Connected Standby, including key user scenarios, system architecture and technical requirements. This session was not recorded...
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Certifying Hardware with the Windows Hardware Certification KitThe 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 Metro style UI and app UX
Windows 8 marks the next step in the evolution of the Metro design style, which brings Windows users a fresh new approach to the user experience. This session will introduce you to the key personality traits of Metro design style and how to take advantage of them in your apps to further increase customer...
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Windows 8 Metro style app platform overview
Windows 8 enables developers to build, distribute, and get paid for apps that are loved by customers around the world. This session describes the Windows 8 application model and application platform, and the ingredients for building great Windows 8 Metro style apps that are visually beautiful, provide...
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Building High Quality Windows PCs Using the Assessment and Deployment Kit
The Assessment and Deployment Kit (ADK) provides tools that make it easier to build high-quality Windows PCs. This session will discuss new features in the ADK that can help you measure, compare and improve the experiences your Windows PCs delivers. This includes discussion on how to easily evaluate...
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Developing Drivers in Visual Studio
This session will present an overview on how to develop drivers in Visual Studio using the new Windows Developer Kit (WDK) add-on pack. Topics will include developing, building, packaging, signing, deploying, debugging, testing and verifying device drivers – all within Visual Studio. This session was...
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Building and delivering a great Metro style app for your deviceWindows 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...
