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Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 01 August 2003
Gates shares vision for industry
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At this week's fourth annual Microsoft Research Faculty Summit, Bill Gates emphasised Microsoft's vision for deep collaboration with institutions of higher learning.
At this week's fourth annual Microsoft Research Faculty Summit, Chairman and Chief Software Architect Bill Gates emphasised Microsoft's vision for deep collaboration with institutions of higher learning to advance state-of-the-art software innovation in the 21st century Speaking to more than 350 faculty researchers from leading institutions worldwide, Gates also announced the formation of the Hardware Empowerment Programme (HEP) for Windows Embedded
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 8 Jul 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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The most recent programme to empower university faculty with leading-edge technology, HEP enables universities to strengthen research and curricula through easier access to the hardware they need to innovate.
"The research and technologies coming out of university computer science, engineering and research facilities are truly amazing, which is why we continue to be so excited about our collaboration and investment with academia", said Gates.
"And, like our academic partners, we are optimistic that the answers to the toughest computing questions are just beginning to take shape through new breakthroughs".
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Gates underscored Microsoft's optimistic view of technology by discussing Microsoft Research projects that offer innovative solutions to today's technology problems in fields such as software development and quality, human-computer interaction, search capabilities, databases, and wireless technologies.
By highlighting breakthroughs in web services, storage, security and other areas, Gates emphasised Microsoft's dedication to solving long-term technology problems through continued investment in research and development.
The Hardware Empowerment Programme for Windows Embedded is the latest in a series of programmes created to empower university faculties and students by ensuring that leading-edge technology is available to a broad academic audience.
In collaboration with some of the top hardware manufacturers in the embedded industry, the HEP provides academia with quick and easy access to a wide variety of hardware at a discount, and includes the essential board support package for work on the core operating system.
Also participating in HEP are Advantech Technologies, Arcom, ICOP Technology Corp, Intrinsyc Software, Marvell Semiconductor, Siemens, SuperH and Via Technologies.
The HEP is the latest example of Microsoft initiatives to empower academia.
Last month, the company announced that 77 colleges and universities from more than 25 countries have been awarded Microsoft Research Innovation Excellence Awards for Windows Embedded with grants totalling $1.7 million to fund new research projects and curriculum development based on Microsoft Windows Embedded platforms.
Professors and students have received Innovation Excellence grants totalling $5.2 million this year.
The HEP joins the Windows Embedded Academic Programme to equip academia with an end-to-end embedded software and hardware offering that enables cutting-edge research and technology innovation.
The Windows Embedded Academic Programme is a free programme that offers educators and researchers access to source code, development tools and project-development support.
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