
Wipro – Gold Level Microsoft Windows
Embedded Partner (WEP)
Partner Type
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WEP Gold System
Integrator |
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WEP Gold Independent
Software Vendor |
Wipro Technologies is a Gold-level Microsoft
Windows Embedded Partner (WEP) as a System Integrator
and Independent Software Vendor. It is the first
Indian IT Service Provider to do so. The Gold-level
status is a reflection of Wipro’s strength
and expertise as a Windows CE and XP Embedded
developer, and its excellence in building and
enabling Windows-powered solutions. Microsoft
recognizes Wipro's leadership position in this
space and also its role in contributing to and
participation in design wins on the Windows Embedded
platform.
Wipro has undertaken design services such as
application development for automotive, consumer
and mobile domains, board support packages and
device drivers on Windows Embedded platforms.
The applications developed include wireless audio
streaming, smart phone applications, and in-vehicle
connectivity solutions among others.
The Gold-level status will enable early access
to the latest Windows CE and XP Embedded information
updates, beta releases and training opportunities,
among other benefits for Wipro. This will speed
up customer product development programs on Windows
Embedded technologies.
Services
For a range of Windows CE devices, Wipro has developed
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Applications
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BSP Porting
on different chip sets |
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Device Drivers |
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Software Development Kits
(SDKs) |
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Components |
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Platform Builds |
Hardware Platforms:
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MIPS, ARM,
x86, PPC based |
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Pocket PC &
Windows Mobile Smart Phones |
Software Platforms:
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Windows CE
5.0, 4.x , 3.0 , 2.12, 2.11 |
Application development
Some of the applications developed/tested on Windows
CE:
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Testing of
.Net Mobile controls on multiple mobile browsers
/ Devices including Smart phones / Pocket
PCs |
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GUI-based applications
for telephony, MP3 player, voice recognition,
Bluetooth, AM/FM Radio applications |
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Customized
Windows CE shell and SIP (Supplementary Input
Panel) components |
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Applications for system
utilities for testing and performance studies
using Win32 File |
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System APIs and WinSock
1.1 supported socket calls |
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Software Development Kits
(SDK) for services such as audio, display,
scanner, etc. for hand-held devices |
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Porting of utilities from
Windows Desktop Operating Systems |
Core components development
Some of the core components developed/ported by
Wipro:
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Porting of
complete BSP of a 32-bit SOC ( ARM-DSP architecture)
to WinCE 4.2 & 5.0 |
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Development of USB ( Host
& Device ) drivers on WinCE5.0 for a 32-bit
SOC |
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Porting of
proprietary Bluetooth stack to WinCE.NET |
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Both Stream Device Drivers
and Built-in Device drivers including drivers
for MODBUS, PCMCIA |
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PCI bus exception handlers,
USB client driver for LCD display |
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NDIS Miniport Ethernet
controller, Barcode Printers, high-density
floppy drives, OHCI Driver |
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Development of OAL - high
resolution timer functions and boot-loader |
Certification testing projects:
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Involved in
certification testing of the WinCE components |
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Applications/Logo
certification testing for Smart phones / Pocket
PCs |
Wipro employs the following tools for development:
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Microsoft
Windows CE 5.0 Platform Builder and associated
tools |
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Microsoft Windows CE Toolkit
for Visual C++ 5.0 and 6.0 / Visual Basic
6.0 |
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Microsoft embedded Visual
Tools (eMbedded VC++ 4.0) |
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Microsoft Foundation Classes
(MFC) for Windows CE |
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SDK for Palm-sized PC and
Pocket PC architecture |
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