Eurotech Demos Latest Microsoft Windows Embedded Technology at ESC Silicon Valley 2010

SAN JOSE, Calif., April 27 /PRNewswire/ -- ESC Silicon Valley, Booth #925 -- Eurotech, a leading supplier of embedded technologies, products, and systems, will demonstrate the Microsoft Windows Embedded Standard 7 operating system on the Catalyst FX development system at the Embedded Systems Conference (ESC) Silicon Valley in San Jose, CA.  The Catalyst FX, based on the Intel® Atom™ processor Z5xxP, is a high performance, low power solution that offers configuration flexibility with extensive networking capabilities.  

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The demo at ESC will highlight the Windows Embedded Standard 7 operating system which supports the connectivity capabilities of the Catalyst FX and showcases the latest Microsoft technology. Windows Embedded Standard 7 delivers the power, familiarity and reliability of the Windows 7 operating system in a highly customizable and componentized form to deliver rich user experiences and streamlined connectivity to Windows-based PCs, servers and online services. The Catalyst FX is a highly configurable system with advanced graphics and I/O capabilities.

"Eurotech recognizes the balance and focus required to deliver both leading-edge hardware and software technologies in our embedded computing platforms," explains Hilary Tomasson, Vice President of Marketing at Eurotech – North America.  "Offering application-ready boards and platforms is a vital part of our value proposition. Running Windows Embedded Standard 7 on the Catalyst FX demonstrates our commitment to supporting widely accepted and capable hardware and software options in the embedded space."

"Microsoft is committed to working with Eurotech and our global partner ecosystem to deliver innovative solutions for the specialized device market," said Valerie Olague, senior partner marketing manager for Windows Embedded at Microsoft Corp. "Through the Windows 7-based Windows Embedded Standard 7 platform, the Catalyst FX supports the performance of rich interactive applications and seamless connectivity to the world of Windows."

The exhibition at ESC Silicon Valley runs from April 27th to 29th. Please visit Eurotech at booth number 925 to see the Windows Embedded Standard 7 demo on the Catalyst FX development system.

Eurotech participates in the Windows Embedded Partner Program, and is an Associate level partner in the Intel Embedded and Communications Alliance program.

About Eurotech

Eurotech, a global company listed on the Milan stock exchange (Borsa Italiana) integrates hardware, software, services, and expertise to deliver embedded computing platforms and sophisticated systems to leading OEMs, system integrators, and enterprise customers for successful and efficient deployment of their products and services. Drawing on concepts of minimalist computing, Eurotech lowers power draw, minimizes physical size, and reduces coding complexity to bring sensors, embedded boards and platforms, stand-alone systems, and high performance computers to market, specializing in healthcare, security, transportation, energy, and industrial segments. By combining domain expertise in wireless connectivity as well as communications protocols, Eurotech architects integrated solutions that simplify data capture, processing, and transfer over unified communications networks. Our customers rely on us to simplify embedded computing so they can focus on their core competencies.  Learn more about Eurotech at www.eurotech.com.

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