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jNetX Deploys Embedded Database to Support Growth and Innovation, While Ensuring Reliability 2008-04-01 Oracle

jNetX develops and markets the key service components of programmable SS7 and Internet Protocol (IP) networks. jNetX wanted to continue it's growth levels of more than 200% in 2007 and expand customer base globally and focus resources on innovation and product development. The challenge was to grow reputation as a key player in next-generation service delivery and increase market leadership and raise profile by Gartner as an "On-the-rise" company for event-based application platforms. jNetX migrated from homegrown, embedded in-memory database to Oracle TimesTen In-Memory Database to maximize latency, stability, performance under load, and high availability as well as chose Oracle TimesTen In-Memory Database for its ease of configuration, which allows system integrators and operators to build end-user solutions on less expensive hardware.

Tags: Database Management, Database Applications

Wireless Digital Picture Frame Retrieves Live Information From Windows Vista Computers 2007-12-21 Microsoft Tips

The Momento digital picture frame needed to stand out from a pack of look-alike products. To differentiate their product from a standalone digital frame, which simply reads photos from memory cards or USB keys, OEM i-mate designed a connected, services-oriented device intended for the high-end segment of the consumer electronics market. Windows Embedded CE provided built in WiFi connectivity, advanced graphics, and powerful, integrated development tools. Using Visual Studio and .NET Compact Framework to build applications and web services, i-mate completed development in four months. Today, the Momento frame not only communicates wirelessly with local computers to stream photos and other content from hard drives, it also streams pictures from the Internet and displays live information from Windows Vista systems using Windows SideShow gadget technology.

Tags: Web Services, Application Development

Medical Device Manufacturer Makes Hand-Carried Ultrasound a Reality 2007-10-01 Microsoft Tips

SonoSite, Inc. is leading in the race to make medical imaging devices smaller and more portable. Its lightweight, hand-carried, point-of-care ultrasound products enable clinicians to deliver safer, better, faster care, right at the patient bedside. For its latest product, SonoSite M-Turbo system, the company wanted to maintain rapid boot-up time of less than 15 seconds, while increasing system performance and enabling high-bandwidth transfer of image data files for clinicians to be able to seamlessly access digital images for diagnostic consultation, instruction, and publishing. SonoSite sought an embedded operating system to run with Texas Instruments' DaVinci Technology. As a Windows Embedded Partner, Texas Instruments recommended Microsoft Windows Embedded CE 6.0 for its support of connectivity options, multimedia capabilities, and integration with Visual Studio 2005 development tools.

Tags: Windows CE, Application Development

Digital Services Developer Launches Handheld Media Player With Embedded System 0000-00-00 Microsoft

Commodore International Corporation (CIC), based in the Netherlands, planned to develop a range of innovative digital media services. One, the Gravel-in-Pocket, aimed to meet the increasing demand for music and video streaming through handheld devices. To launch the product at CeBIT 2007 - the digital showcase event - CIC needed to develop the software platform rapidly. It chose Windows CE version 5.0 as the operating system and worked with Windows Embedded Partner PTS Software to create the application layer. As a result, CIC saved up to five months in development time and established a reliable software platform supporting the latest media formats such as MPEG 4, Xvid, DivX, and Windows Media Video (WMV).

Tags: Streaming Media, Windows CE

Digital Cinema Server Ushers in Next Generation of Movie Technology Worldwide 0000-00-00 Microsoft

Market adoption of digital cinema technology has been slow, especially for movie theaters, which have very stringent requirements for security and reliability. Qube Cinema needed to solve those problems as it developed its next-generation digital cinema server. The company considered using Linux as the operating system, but ultimately rejected open source software because it lacked key functionality, including a robust streaming media architecture and broad catalogue of device drivers. By choosing Microsoft Windows XP Embedded, Qube Cinema was able to select just the required operating system components, resulting in a secure and reliable operating system. Qube Cinema was also able to leverage key Microsoft technologies, such as Microsoft DirectShow and the .NET Framework.

Tags: Windows XP, .NET

Systems Integrator Builds Affordable, Flexible Mobile Robot 0000-00-00 Microsoft

CoroWare provides solutions and systems integration and offers a number of specialty areas, including robotics. When CoroWare executives saw the market potential for affordable mobile robots based on standardized components, they needed to move fast to get a working prototype to an industry trade show. The company chose Microsoft Windows XP Embedded over Linux to build the prototype, cutting development time by 60 percent or more over Linux-based development while offering customers a standardized, cost-effective, and highly extensible mobile robotics platform that can be customized for an array of businesses.

Tags: Application Development, Windows XP

Spanish Retailer Signs Co-Marketing Plan After Deploying New Point-of-Sale Solution 0000-00-00 Microsoft

El Corte Ingles (ECI) is a leading retailer in Spain with ?12 billion (U.S.$14.5 billion) of annual revenue and more than 72,000 employees. ECI executives wanted to improve the company's Avenew Point-Of-Sale (POS) system and market it to other retailers. Working with Microsoft, Accenture, and its own subsidiary firm, Informatica El Corte Ingles (IECISA), ECI first decided to look for a replacement for its IBM proprietary operating system. After a proof of concept, ECI decided to standardize on the Microsoft Windows XP Embedded operating system and Web services. ECI has delivered the new architecture to a specialty fashion store where staff are now better supported, enabling them to provide excellent service for shoppers.

Tags: Point of Sale Devices, Windows XP

Software Development House Reduces Development Time and Boosts Revenue by 20-30 Percent 0000-00-00 Microsoft

Founded in 2004, Strong Union Technology Co. Ltd is a software and hardware developer based in Beijing, China. The company has a dedicated research team of 20 developers who focus on the development of products for e-banking services. The company is dedicated to providing a secure, customizable banking kiosk platform for its banking customers. It adopted Windows XP Embedded for its stability, enhanced security, customization and tight integration with Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 for online accessibility. Using Windows XP Embedded, Strong Union successfully shortened their time to market, lowered down the development costs, and boosted revenues up to 30 percent.

Tags: Web Browsers, Windows XP

Virgin Megastores Opens Music and Video Vault to Customers With New Digital Kiosk 2005-12-01 Microsoft Tips

Since its inception, Virgin Megastores has been viewed on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean as an innovative organization. To maintain that reputation at its Virgin Megastores in the United States, Virgin wanted to replace CD listening posts with digital media preview kiosks capable of delivering far more than just music. Seeking to lower life cycle costs for the device, Virgin selected Microsoft Windows Embedded for Point of Service, a retail-optimized operating system designed for easy setup, use, and service. The result is the Virgin Vault, a highly extensible digital music listening station that also allows customers to watch video clips and preview games.

Tags: Application Development

Intel Case Study: ADLINK Technology 2005-06-15 03:00:01 Intel

In this case study, three embedded Intel Architecture components form the foundation for two entirely different processing platforms: one for a mobile application, the other for a telecom storage application. This case study explains how the Intel Pentium M processor, Intel 855GME chipset, and Intel 6300ESB I/O controller hub help ADLINK deliver high-performance, low-power modular platforms for extremely fast time-to-market in two very different solutions.

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Title	Date Added	Company
jNetX Deploys Embedded Database to Support Growth and Innovation, While Ensuring Reliability	2008-04-01	Oracle
jNetX develops and markets the key service components of programmable SS7 and Internet Protocol (IP) networks. jNetX wanted to continue it's growth levels of more than 200% in 2007 and expand customer base globally and focus resources on innovation and product development. The challenge was to grow reputation as a key player in next-generation service delivery and increase market leadership and raise profile by Gartner as an "On-the-rise" company for event-based application platforms. jNetX migrated from homegrown, embedded in-memory database to Oracle TimesTen In-Memory Database to maximize latency, stability, performance under load, and high availability as well as chose Oracle TimesTen In-Memory Database for its ease of configuration, which allows system integrators and operators to build end-user solutions on less expensive hardware. Tags: Database Management, Database Applications
Wireless Digital Picture Frame Retrieves Live Information From Windows Vista Computers	2007-12-21	Microsoft Tips
The Momento digital picture frame needed to stand out from a pack of look-alike products. To differentiate their product from a standalone digital frame, which simply reads photos from memory cards or USB keys, OEM i-mate designed a connected, services-oriented device intended for the high-end segment of the consumer electronics market. Windows Embedded CE provided built in WiFi connectivity, advanced graphics, and powerful, integrated development tools. Using Visual Studio and .NET Compact Framework to build applications and web services, i-mate completed development in four months. Today, the Momento frame not only communicates wirelessly with local computers to stream photos and other content from hard drives, it also streams pictures from the Internet and displays live information from Windows Vista systems using Windows SideShow gadget technology. Tags: Web Services, Application Development
Medical Device Manufacturer Makes Hand-Carried Ultrasound a Reality	2007-10-01	Microsoft Tips
SonoSite, Inc. is leading in the race to make medical imaging devices smaller and more portable. Its lightweight, hand-carried, point-of-care ultrasound products enable clinicians to deliver safer, better, faster care, right at the patient bedside. For its latest product, SonoSite M-Turbo system, the company wanted to maintain rapid boot-up time of less than 15 seconds, while increasing system performance and enabling high-bandwidth transfer of image data files for clinicians to be able to seamlessly access digital images for diagnostic consultation, instruction, and publishing. SonoSite sought an embedded operating system to run with Texas Instruments' DaVinci Technology. As a Windows Embedded Partner, Texas Instruments recommended Microsoft Windows Embedded CE 6.0 for its support of connectivity options, multimedia capabilities, and integration with Visual Studio 2005 development tools. Tags: Windows CE, Application Development
Digital Services Developer Launches Handheld Media Player With Embedded System	0000-00-00	Microsoft
Commodore International Corporation (CIC), based in the Netherlands, planned to develop a range of innovative digital media services. One, the Gravel-in-Pocket, aimed to meet the increasing demand for music and video streaming through handheld devices. To launch the product at CeBIT 2007 - the digital showcase event - CIC needed to develop the software platform rapidly. It chose Windows CE version 5.0 as the operating system and worked with Windows Embedded Partner PTS Software to create the application layer. As a result, CIC saved up to five months in development time and established a reliable software platform supporting the latest media formats such as MPEG 4, Xvid, DivX, and Windows Media Video (WMV). Tags: Streaming Media, Windows CE
Digital Cinema Server Ushers in Next Generation of Movie Technology Worldwide	0000-00-00	Microsoft
Market adoption of digital cinema technology has been slow, especially for movie theaters, which have very stringent requirements for security and reliability. Qube Cinema needed to solve those problems as it developed its next-generation digital cinema server. The company considered using Linux as the operating system, but ultimately rejected open source software because it lacked key functionality, including a robust streaming media architecture and broad catalogue of device drivers. By choosing Microsoft Windows XP Embedded, Qube Cinema was able to select just the required operating system components, resulting in a secure and reliable operating system. Qube Cinema was also able to leverage key Microsoft technologies, such as Microsoft DirectShow and the .NET Framework. Tags: Windows XP, .NET
Systems Integrator Builds Affordable, Flexible Mobile Robot	0000-00-00	Microsoft
CoroWare provides solutions and systems integration and offers a number of specialty areas, including robotics. When CoroWare executives saw the market potential for affordable mobile robots based on standardized components, they needed to move fast to get a working prototype to an industry trade show. The company chose Microsoft Windows XP Embedded over Linux to build the prototype, cutting development time by 60 percent or more over Linux-based development while offering customers a standardized, cost-effective, and highly extensible mobile robotics platform that can be customized for an array of businesses. Tags: Application Development, Windows XP
Spanish Retailer Signs Co-Marketing Plan After Deploying New Point-of-Sale Solution	0000-00-00	Microsoft
El Corte Ingles (ECI) is a leading retailer in Spain with ?12 billion (U.S.$14.5 billion) of annual revenue and more than 72,000 employees. ECI executives wanted to improve the company's Avenew Point-Of-Sale (POS) system and market it to other retailers. Working with Microsoft, Accenture, and its own subsidiary firm, Informatica El Corte Ingles (IECISA), ECI first decided to look for a replacement for its IBM proprietary operating system. After a proof of concept, ECI decided to standardize on the Microsoft Windows XP Embedded operating system and Web services. ECI has delivered the new architecture to a specialty fashion store where staff are now better supported, enabling them to provide excellent service for shoppers. Tags: Point of Sale Devices, Windows XP
Software Development House Reduces Development Time and Boosts Revenue by 20-30 Percent	0000-00-00	Microsoft
Founded in 2004, Strong Union Technology Co. Ltd is a software and hardware developer based in Beijing, China. The company has a dedicated research team of 20 developers who focus on the development of products for e-banking services. The company is dedicated to providing a secure, customizable banking kiosk platform for its banking customers. It adopted Windows XP Embedded for its stability, enhanced security, customization and tight integration with Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 for online accessibility. Using Windows XP Embedded, Strong Union successfully shortened their time to market, lowered down the development costs, and boosted revenues up to 30 percent. Tags: Web Browsers, Windows XP
Virgin Megastores Opens Music and Video Vault to Customers With New Digital Kiosk	2005-12-01	Microsoft Tips
Since its inception, Virgin Megastores has been viewed on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean as an innovative organization. To maintain that reputation at its Virgin Megastores in the United States, Virgin wanted to replace CD listening posts with digital media preview kiosks capable of delivering far more than just music. Seeking to lower life cycle costs for the device, Virgin selected Microsoft Windows Embedded for Point of Service, a retail-optimized operating system designed for easy setup, use, and service. The result is the Virgin Vault, a highly extensible digital music listening station that also allows customers to watch video clips and preview games. Tags: Application Development
Intel Case Study: ADLINK Technology	2005-06-15 03:00:01	Intel
In this case study, three embedded Intel Architecture components form the foundation for two entirely different processing platforms: one for a mobile application, the other for a telecom storage application. This case study explains how the Intel Pentium M processor, Intel 855GME chipset, and Intel 6300ESB I/O controller hub help ADLINK deliver high-performance, low-power modular platforms for extremely fast time-to-market in two very different solutions.