If you are using a device for a fixed function such as digital signage, a Windows® Embedded operating system is essential to eliminate typical issues that can occur with commercial versions. Embedded operating systems are
designed to be very compact and efficient, allowing a tailored feature set to fit the specialised applications they run.

Digital signage applications benefit from several key features of embedded software:

• A smaller footprint – because you only include the operating system components that are required for your solution
• Embedded Enabling Features – these can only be found in the Windows Embedded version and include features such as Hibernate Once Resume Many (HORM), Enhanced Write Filter (EWF), USB or DVD boot and headless operation
• Error Message Capture – to avoid error messages appearing on-screen
• Orientation of OS – horizontal or vertical orientation
• Customised look and feel – with the ability to include OEM branding

WINDOWS SERVER FOR EMBEDDED SYSTEMS

Take control of your digital signage with Windows Embedded Servers – specialist server operating systems that, like embedded client software, can be tailored to fit your needs. The Embedded Server family includes licenses that require no Client Access Licenses (CALs) for the connecting devices, resulting in a very cost effective solution for managing digital signage. 

DESIGN AND INTEGRATION SERVICE

Avnet Embedded is now offering a free Windows Embedded Standard operating system design and integration service for selected projects.
The service can include full consultation, development and toolkits, training operating system design and test, application integration and volume installation onto the target device.

To find out if you are eligible for this service, please contact us.