Microsoft Unveils Windows Embedded Standard 7

Microsoft has announced that it has brought Windows 7 technology to the embedded systems market with Windows Embedded Standard 7. The new OS offers power, reliability, and familiarity of Windows 7 in a customizable and componentized form.

The new embedded OS allows OEMs to create and enhances experiences for the end user with connectivity to Windows PCs, servers, and online services on devices like thin clients, digital signs, and industrial controls. The new OS will also find its way into set-top boxes, connected media devices, and TVs.

These sorts of consumer devices built on Windows Embedded Standard 7 will be able to leverage the Windows Media Center feature of the OS to get content from varied sources like the internet and broadcast TV along with social media, photo libraries, and more. Products using the new OS will begin shipping shortly according to Microsoft.

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Bankia preference shares not to be converted into capital - chairman

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MADRID (Reuters) - Bankia's chairman Jose Ignacio Goirigoizarri said on Saturday he did not envisage converting about 4 billion euros ($5.00 billion)in preference shares held by investors into capital. "We don't envisage that the sol ...
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Bankia says it could sell Spanish company stakes

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A man shouts slogans during a protest outside headquarters of Spain's fourth largest bank Bankia in Madrid (Sergio Perez Reuters, REUTERS / May 24, 2012) MADRID (Reuters) - Spain's Bankia said on Saturday that it could sell its stakes in ...
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Poland's PGNiG wants to invest $14 billion over 10 years: paper

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Gas pressure gauges are seen at Rembelszczyznia PGNiG gas centre outside Warsaw January 3, 2006. [Ce.. (Katarina Stoltz Reuters, / May 26, 2012) WARSAW (Reuters) - Polish gas monopoly PGNiG wants to invest about 50 billion zlotys ($14.31 bil ...
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