4. Windows reimagined A new UI where touch is a first-class citizen along with full mouse-and-keyboard support.

5. Windows reimagined Designed from the chipset up for multiple form-factors – tablets, laptops, desktops & all-in-ones.

6. Windows reimagined The Windows Store on every device with a full commerce platform and flexibility.

7. Windows Store apps Windows reimagined

9. * IDC, Worldwide and U.S. Custom Application Development Services 2012–2016 Forecast, doc #234645, May 2012.Worldwide and U.S. Custom Application Development Services 2012–2016 Forecast **IDC Predictions 2012: Competing for 2020, doc #231720, December 2011. ***Gartner, IT Metrics: IT Spending and Staffing Report, Jan. 2012 App development opportunity

10. Support mobile workforce Windows 8 is built for businesses

13. Desktop apps Pixel accuracy apps like the CAD/CAM Need system access like IT Helpdesk application Need multi-monitor access like a finance application Web apps Does not need platform richness Accessible across various platforms Need zero foot print

14. Demo: Apps

15. Windows 8: familiar language and tools

16. Build WinRT apps with technology choices WinRT apps HTML JavaScript C C++ C# VB Desktop apps Win32.NET / SL Internet Explorer Communication & data Application Model Devices & printing Windows 8 APIs Graphics & media System Services JavaScript (Chakra) C C++ C# VB XAMLHTML / CSS View Model Controller Windows Core OS Services Core

21. Windows 8 or Windows RT devices Download public apps from Windows Store Install corporate apps Custom LOBSupported Windows Store app links Through the cloud Directly on-premise

22. The Windows Store

27. Windows 8 app opportunity for VARs Develo p Test DeploySupport Design ISVs / SIs VARs Leverage each others strengths

28. How to get ready? Download Windows 8 and Visual Studio 2012 Visit Windows dev center: www.dev.windows.com www.dev.windows.com Read Windows 8 app developer blog: http://blogs.msdn.com/b/windowsappdev http://blogs.msdn.com/b/windowsappdev Attend dev camps www.devcamps.ms/windowswww.devcamps.ms/windows Attend //build/ virtually (www.buildwindows.com)www.buildwindows.com Open Windows Store developer account and start building your apps More resources and programs on MPN: http://aka.ms/MPNW8 http://aka.ms/MPNW8

29. How we work together Attend app factory for gold/silver app dev partners (by invitation only) Participate in MAAP program to drive app PoC and Pilot (For partners meeting requirements) Become App Dev competency partner Engage with your customers on app needs