Microsoft Extends Windows Embedded Software-Plus-Services Platform With Windows Embedded...

Microsoft Extends Windows Embedded Software-Plus-Services Platform With
Windows Embedded Server

Windows Embedded Server added to Microsoft's portfolio of embedded platforms
and technologies to enable end-to-end system connectivity and intelligent
device management.

SAN JOSE, Calif., March 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Tuesday, during an
industry address at the Embedded Systems Conference (ESC) Silicon Valley 2009,
Microsoft Corp. will demonstrate the expansion of the Windows Embedded
software-plus-services platform through the addition of Windows Embedded
Server to the comprehensive Microsoft portfolio of embedded platforms and
technologies.

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20000822/MSFTLOGO)

With Windows Embedded Server, the Windows Embedded software-plus-services
platform provides an end-to-end technology infrastructure for simplified
security, interoperability and intelligent device management in the
enterprise. This comprehensive platform will enable new revenue channels for
Windows Embedded partners and OEMs, and address the need for real-time
operations, high availability and system interconnectivity between individual
processes and enterprise controls.

"The evolution of the Windows Embedded software-plus-services platform with
the addition of Windows Embedded Server reflects the realization of
Microsoft's continued commitment to drive innovation and leadership in the
embedded market by fostering the next generation of smart, connected,
service-oriented devices and device services," said Kevin Dallas, general
manager of the Windows Embedded business unit at Microsoft. "The combination
of software plus services from Windows Embedded will establish new revenue
channels for embedded OEMs and partners by utilizing Windows Embedded Server
and the complete Microsoft portfolio of embedded platforms and technologies in
scenarios such as device maintenance and support services."

Windows Embedded Server enables OEMs to design, build and deploy dedicated,
durable server appliances that have smaller footprints, robust networking and
support for large storage, aiding in the rapid setup and remote management
capabilities of embedded devices. Based on the Microsoft Windows Server core
operating system, Windows Embedded Server utilizes security, reliability and
availability features to enable embedded device solutions to help improve
customer satisfaction and service, increase hardware utilization and reduce
the need for software updates.

Through the Windows Embedded software-plus-services platform, OEMs and Windows
Embedded partners will also have the ability to establish new revenue channels
through preventive maintenance, remote servicing and other advanced service
offerings by seamlessly integrating Windows Embedded-based devices into
existing Microsoft enterprise infrastructures. Today OEMs can work with
enterprise organizations to use System Center Configuration Manager for remote
maintenance and System Center Operations Manager for monitoring, helping
deliver preventive maintenance that will help reduce the need for emergency
calls and help avoid expenses associated with sending technicians for every
support incident.

For additional information on Windows Embedded Server and the Windows Embedded
portfolio of embedded platforms and technologies, developers can visit
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsembedded.

Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software,
services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full
potential.

SOURCE Microsoft Corp.

Michelle Gryder of Weber Shandwick, +1-212-445-8181,
mgryder@webershandwick.com, for Microsoft Corp.