CES 2008

Last week we were at the largest Consumer Electronic Show (CES) for the 2nd time since we took the Consumer Global ISVs initiative.
Our strategy this year at the show was all about “enhance and extend” the digital lifestyle experience by
a) Delivering partner solutions that are using the unique features and increased functionality in Windows Vista
b) Expanding our adoption targets to other MSFT technologies/platforms such as: to Xbox , Zune , and Windows Home server

We had 8 of our top partners showcasing wide range of solutions from Healthcare, Photography, Imaging, Video and Music
Partners such as: Cerner, Pinnacle, Sonic, NERO, HP Imaging and Printing Group, Nuance, Sony and Cewe color


Cerner Care Console(TM) solution
A consumer-centric technology that empowers patients to take an active role in their care
Integrated with Microsoft Windows Media Center and Xbox 360







Video - See how CareAware is powering the Smart Room of the future
PR - We received very broad coverage overall. Check out more here.
Spectrum Health Collaborates with Cerner and Microsoft to Implement Technologies that Empower Patients


Cewe Color Photo Book
CeWe Color developed with support of Microsoft an extended application based on the current Cewe Photo Book software which utilizes the functionality of .NET and WPF

Quick Tour - Special Windows Vista version












Pinnacle – Video editing software
“Pinnacle Systems has always been committed to being among the first to support the latest Microsoft products, beginning with our flagship Pinnacle Studio software. This commitment continues with some exciting new developments for mobile users. With support from Pinnacle Studio and Microsoft Zune for WMV, MPG4 and H.264 files, consumers can now enjoy the videos they’ve created wherever they go.”






PR - Microsoft Supports Pinnacle Systems With Prizes For The Ultimate Pinnacle Stud...
Pinnacle Systems Introduces Free Video Editing For All With New VideoSpin
Tutorials - http://www.pinnaclesys.com/s11/demos/Studio11_promo.html


NERO - Windows Vista-enhanced software suite
Nero announced it will showcase the latest Windows Vista-enhanced Nero 8 software suite in the Microsoft booth at the International Consumer Electronics Show. Newly optimized for Windows Vista, Nero 8 gives users a complete multimedia package that allows them to organize and manage their digital lives, as well as create and edit digital content.




PR - Nero to Showcase New Software Suite Nero 8 in Windows Vista Booth at CES
Video - http://ftp6.nero.com/press/videodemo/enu/index.html


Nuance - In-Vehicle Entertainment and Information
Today, the world’s top ten car makers each are working with Nuance to change the way people use navigation systems, digital music players and mobile phones in their vehicles. With high-profile deployments in Mercedes-Benz vehicles and the new Ford SYNC system being showcased at CES, Nuance is helping deliver safety and convenience for millions of drivers that want to use voice for controlling in-dash navigation, searching playlists on music players, dialing phones and accessing online services.

PR- Nuance Communications in the Spotlight at CES 2008
Nuance Speech Now Available through Ford SYNC in Twelve 2008 Ford, Lincoln and Mercury Models