Microsoft Connect 2016 12/31/2018 7:21 AM © 2016 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.
The Desktop Bridge to the Universal Windows Platform Microsoft Connect 2016 12/31/2018 7:21 AM The Desktop Bridge to the Universal Windows Platform Stefan Wick Principal Program Manager Lead © 2016 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.
Millions of desktop solutions
User experience challenges today Getting the right software Finding the right, trusted installer Chain-installers (adware) Staying up-to-date Doing a clean uninstall
Software vendor challenges today Development and maintenance Maintaining installer tech Providing auto-updates “DLL Hell” Modernization Trustworthy distribution Monetization/licensing
Value of the Desktop Bridge 12/31/2018 7:21 AM Value of the Desktop Bridge Simplified and trusted deployment Clean and simple install/uninstall Updates delivered using differential packages Greater reach, easier monetization Windows Store reaches 400+ million users today Monetize using local payment methods Windows Store for Business for business customers Modernizing with UWP Add UWP capabilities (Live Tiles, push notifications, in-app purchase, XAML UI). Migrate at your own pace © 2016 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.
How does the Desktop Bridge Work ? 12/31/2018 7:21 AM How does the Desktop Bridge Work ? Convert MSI APPX Universal Windows Package Desktop app Enhance Live Tiles, App Services Universal Windows Package UWP APIs Desktop app UWP App Migrate XAML UI, Inking Universal Windows Package Desktop app UWP app Reach all Xbox, Hololens, etc. Universal Windows Package UWP app © 2016 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.
Demo DesktopBridge to UWP Microsoft Connect 2016 12/31/2018 7:21 AM © 2016 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.
Call to Action Learn more http://aka.ms/DesktopBridge Microsoft Connect 2016 12/31/2018 7:21 AM Call to Action Learn more http://aka.ms/DesktopBridge Streamline deployment and installation Convert your existing desktop solutions Reach new users and monetize more easily Distribute your solutions through the Windows Store Modernizing your solutions Add new capabilities and move away from monolithic applications © 2016 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.
12/31/2018 7:21 AM © 2016 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.