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MPC Data appoints the UK's only eMVP 24/04/2007

MPC Data is delighted to announce the further strengthening of its Windows Embedded Business group by the appointment of Oleg Volosin. Oleg is well known to many members of the Microsoft Windows Embedded community through his active participation in the Windows Embedded newsgroups, and brings with him a deep technical knowledge of Windows CE and expertise in a wide range of ARM-cored devices.

Oleg’s skill and support for the Windows Embedded community has been recognised by Microsoft through his ‘eMVP’ (Embedded Most Valuable Professional) status. MVP status is the highest technical award granted by Microsoft, and Oleg is currently the only eMVP based in the UK.

Oleg is joining a team of highly experienced engineers at MPC Data working on a wide range of product development projects for our clients, ranging from medical equipment to automotive information systems. His appointment further affirms MPC Data’s position as a leading Windows Embedded system integration and product development company: contact windows@mpc-data.co.uk to find out how our Windows Embedded group can help you.

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MPC Data introduces dedicated business groups for embedded software platforms 12/04/2007

MPC Data Ltd has unveiled the company's new structure, with the introduction of dedicated business groups for Windows ® Embedded and Embedded Linux software platforms as well as a specialist Embedded Solutions Group.

The move, which builds on the company's 22 years experience in serving the embedded software industry, is supported by its teams of skilled software and hardware engineers.

With extensive experience of commercial embedded operating systems and processors along with its ability to view technically challenging problems from a business perspective , MPC Data is perfectly positioned to offer dedicated design, development, integration, test and deployment services across all platforms and application areas.

Kevin Heawood , Strategic Development Director, stated: “By listening to the issues faced by our customers today, MPC Data has identified a need for dedicated resources and expertise in these distinct areas.”

Alan Rowe , Windows Embedded Group Director, said: “Responding to customer demand and building on the ever-increasing trend towards connected devices, our Windows Embedded Business Group brings together MPC Data 's expertise in Windows CE, Windows XP Embedded and Windows Mobile in a single, dedicated team. This enables us as a leading Windows Embedded Gold Partner to offer the resources and experience to react to customers' needs quickly and cost effectively.”

Phil Buckley, Embedded Linux Group Director, commented: “After more than 15 years of working with Linux, I am delighted to be able to focus our expertise within a dedicated team of specialists.

With experience in building customised Linux BSPs from leading edge open source components as well as integrating tried and tested commercial grade solutions from such companies as WindRiver and MontaVista, MPC Data is a safe pair of hands to bring the necessary knowledge, advice and assistance to those companies who recognise or are considering the value of open source solutions. ”

“Our Embedded Solutions Group brings together a team with more than 300 man-years experience of developing products in areas such as hard real-time, safety critical, high speed communications and network infrastructure. This enables us to provide our clients with the skills and experience needed to deliver bespoke software platforms and applications that meet stringent and often unique demands ” said Steve Harper, Managing Director.

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MPC Data wins development contract from Navigon 05/03/2007

Navigon AG has placed a major development contract with MPC Data Ltd for the development of a full Microsoft Windows CE 5.0 Board Support Package (BSP) for their next generation of portable satellite navigation system based on a PXA270 platform.

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Managed Code in the Embedded Space 23/11/2006

MPC Data gave a high level overview presentation about "Managed Code in the Embedded Space" at an Embedded Showcase seminar on the 22nd November at the TOWER OF LONDON. The presentation gives an Overview of Microsoft’s .NET Framework, .NET Compact Framework &.NET Micro Framework, Concepts of Managed Code and their relevance to the embedded space. Click here to download a copy. If you would like a copy with Speakers Notes, please contact us at info@mpc-data.co.uk.

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