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Windows Embedded for Point of Service and POS for .NET

Windows Embedded for Point of Service and POS for .NET. Jeff Albertson Product Manager Windows Embedded for Point of Service Microsoft Corporation jeffal@microsoft.com. Microsoft’s Point of Service Strategy.

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Windows Embedded for Point of Service and POS for .NET

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  1. Windows Embedded for Point of Service and POS for .NET Jeff Albertson Product Manager Windows Embedded for Point of Service Microsoft Corporation jeffal@microsoft.com

  2. Microsoft’s Point of Service Strategy • Enable partners to cost-effectively build and bring to market POS systems based on Windows Embedded for Point of Service • Provide a standard, retail-optimized OS platform for Point of Service systems that: • is easy to use • Empowering to the customer due to its feature-richness • Lowers lifecycle costs • Partner with OEMs to bring devices to market • Build a broad community of retail application developers and peripheral vendors around Windows Embedded for Point of Service and POS for .NET

  3. What is Windows Embedded for Point of Service? • A standard, retail-optimized, embedded version of Windows for point of service devices Point-of-sale Fuel Pumps Kiosks Self-checkout

  4. WEPOS is easy to set up and install

  5. WEPOS is secure • Based on Windows XP with Service Pack 2 • Security-related features & enhancements • Windows Firewall • Hardened Internet Explorer • Anti-Virus Support • Windows Logon • Buffer overrun protection • Role-based security • Retail Specific Profiles • Limit application usage • Limit device installation • Reduced attack surface compared to Windows XP Pro

  6. WEPOS supports POS for .NET • .NET-based implementation of the Unified POS standard, version 1.8 • Supported by the Common Control Library (CCL) • Supports legacy (COM-based) COs/SOs • API for enumeration of POS devices • Exposes plug-n-play notifications as UPOS-like events • Exposes device statistics as PerfMon counters • Provide PnP support for device peripherals • Simplified implementation of .NET-based SOs

  7. WEPOS, XP & XPe – Licensing Comparison • XP is for general-purpose PCs that run productivity software (such as Microsoft Office) • Laptops • Desktops • WEPOS is an embedded system, for use on point of service devices • Point of Sale • Kiosks • Self-checkout • ATMs • XPe is also an embedded system, for use on a wide range of devices • Point of Service • Set-top boxes • Gaming • Thin clients • Industrial automation • Many other categories…

  8. WEPOS, XP & XPE – Distribution Channel Comparison • WEPOS and XPe are available solely through Windows Embedded OEM partners • Pre-installed on a new system, or • OS image to upgrade an existing device • XP is available through multiple channels, including: • OEM • System Builder • Retail distribution • Volume Licensing (upgrades only)

  9. WEPOS, XP & XPe – Functionality Comparison • WEPOS has lower hardware requirements than XP Pro • Pentium-II 233 MHz processor • 64 MB RAM (128 MB recommended) • XP requires PIII-400 MHz, 128 MB RAM minimum (256 MB recommended) • Both WEPOS and XPe install and run the same applications • Win32 • .NET Framework • Java (with addition of a third-party JVM) • XP is localized to more languages than WEPOS • However, multilingual user interface (MUI) language support packs for XP can be used on WEPOS as well • XPe’s hardware requirements and application compatibility vary, based on the customized OS image

  10. WEPOS, XP & XPe – Functionality Comparison • Local Storage Support • XP requires a hard drive • WEPOS requires either a hard drive, or “wear-leveling” flash • XPe includes a software-based write filter, to support consumer-grade flash • OS Image Size Comparison • XP – generally greater than 1 GB • WEPOS – at least 280 MB, depending on which optional components are installed • XPe – size depends on components selected via toolkit • OS Deployment Options • WEPOS and XPe support Remote Installation Services, installation from a CD, unattended installation, and network install using a boot (floppy) disk • WEPOS will add support for Systems Management Server Operating System Deployment (OSD) in Q1 2006 • WEPOS supports remote boot, via the same technology used in XPe

  11. WEPOS, XP and XPe – Support Comparison • Microsoft operating systems are supported for a minimum of 10 years from the date of their availability • XP available in 2001, support ends 2011 • XPe available in 2002, support ends 2012 • WEPOS available in 2005, support ends 2015 • “Support” means Microsoft continues to provide critical security updates for the product, as well as other enhancements and services • End customers of embedded operating systems (WEPOS and XPe) receive first-line product support from OEMs, not Microsoft directly • XP and WEPOS customers can receive software updates (“patches”) directly from Windows Update • XPe customers receive updates from their OEM

  12. Windows CE on POS Systems • Ideal for mobile devices used in a retail or hospitality environment • Mobile POS terminals • RFID readers • Price-checking kiosks • Queue-busting devices • Shopping cart assistants • POS Peripherals (especially signature capture) • Considerations for CE on full-featured POS systems: • Lack of UPOS support; customized drivers must be developed • Relatively fewer drivers for peripherals and system components (compared to WEPOS & XP) • Limited support for Win32 and .NET Framework-based applications • No Windows Update functionality for servicing • Limited versions of Internet Explorer and Windows Media Player

  13. What does WEPOS cost? • Microsoft publishes a suggested retail price of $100 USD • This is what an OEM might expect to pay an embedded distributor for a single license • OEMs provide support to customers over the system’s lifecycle • Customers see a “solution price” – OS license, support, integration, and hardware costs

  14. WEPOS Customer Success Story - NorgesGruppen • Norway’s largest retailer, with 35% of its grocery segment • Deploying WEPOS across systems in 1500 stores (hypermarkets, cash & carry, and kiosk formats) • Key decision factors included: • Ability to rapidly innovate and roll out new lines of business…remotely • Simple, remote management tools and practices, consistent with managing desktop PCs at headquarters • Plug-and-play functionality for new devices • A single platform for multiple device types: point-of-sale systems, lottery terminals, and kiosks • Close collaboration between Microsoft, NorgesGruppen, and Anker Systems

  15. WEPOS Customer Success Story – Virgin Megastores • Running WEPOS on in-store listening stations • Customers can sample 400,000 entertainment titles, including CDs and DVD trailers • Initial deployment of 150 IBM Anyplace Kiosks at busy Times Square location in New York • Coming soon to Hollywood, California store • Possible future use of mag stripe reader for loyalty applications and special-ordering of out-of-stock items

  16. Point of Service Manufacturers Supporting WEPOS • Casio • Dell • Fujitsu Transaction Solutions • HP • IBM • MICROS • NCR • NEC Infrontia • Seiko Epson • Symbol • Toshiba TEC • Ultimate Technology • Wincor-Nixdorf

  17. APG Cash Drawer Cherry Electrical Products Citizen Systems Hand Held Products InfoTouch Ingenico Korea Printing System Magtek MMF Cash Drawer M-Systems NEC Preh Electronics Seiko Epson Star Micronics Telequip Ultimate Technology Wincor-Nixdorf Peripheral Manufacturers Supporting WEPOS

  18. 360Commerce ACA Group BV Altiris Anker Systems BT Expedite CRS Retail Systems Ecometry FULLARMOR Infogenesis InfoTouch Magtek MICROS NSB Group Retalix SIVA Corporation Sorimachi-Giken Sygate xpient Solutions Wincor-Nixdorf Application Vendors Supporting WEPOS

  19. The Road Ahead • WEPOS version 1.0 released in May 2005 • POS for .NET version 1.1 coming in 1st half 2006 • Update to WEPOS • Free add-on to Windows XP Professional • UPOS specification support updated to version 1.9 • Support for Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 • Adding interoperability support for additional UPOS device classes • Allows .NET applications to use legacy OPOS service objects • Planning underway now for a future WEPOS release • Timing and feature set still to be determined • Likely to be based on the XP kernel, not the Vista kernel • Please share your feedback on what you need us to deliver

  20. Call to Action • POS application developers (ISVs) • WEPOS Verification • Third-party test to verify that application installs, uninstalls, and runs in least privileged mode on WEPOS • Verified products listed in WEPOS Catalog on Microsoft.com • POS for .NET adoption • Engineer your application to consume device plug-and-play events • Peripheral manufacturers • Develop POS for .NET service objects (drivers) for your devices • WEPOS Verification • Third-party test to verify that service object is PnP-capable • Verified devices listed in WEPOS Catalog on Microsoft.com • Retailers • Order a 120-day WEPOS Evaluation Kit today at: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/embedded/eval/default.mspx

  21. WEPOS and POS for .NET Resources Online • WEPOS Product Information - http://www.microsoft.com/windows/embedded/wepos/default.mspx • Product overview, comparisons, press releases, whitepapers • POS for .NET Developer Information – http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/en-us/ccl/html/b27b3555-a40c-4726-9bd1-12f970c6414e.asp

  22. Learn more about Windows Embedded • Windows Embedded Partner Briefing • Friday, November 11th • Microsoft UK in Reading • To attend, email Elaine MacDermott – i-elainm@microsoft.com, including: • Name • Job Title • Company Name • Email Address • Contact Phone Number

  23. Questions?

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