Technology is moving forward rapidly, opening up exciting opportunities for innovation in software development. One of the most exciting trends in this area is using devices built on the ARM architecture. These devices are known for their excellent performance, long battery life, and seamless connectivity.
Microsoft understands the potential of this revolution and has decided to expand its ARM Advisory Service for developers globally. This initiative will transform how developers create Windows applications optimized for ARM devices.
The ARM Advisory Service is the missing step for the migration from x86 to ARM.
Since its introduction in October 2023, the ARM Advisory Service has gained significant interest from developers. Microsoft is now thrilled to announce its global expansion, providing support in English, Chinese, and Japanese and being available during local business hours in all regions.
This free engineering consulting program has played a vital role in assisting developers in creating applications that fully utilize the unique features of ARM devices.
With the upcoming release of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon, these devices will be known for their lightweight design, which is ideal for mobility and integrating a new era of artificial intelligence capabilities. This opens up opportunities for a wave of innovation in applications.
Lenovo, Foxit, and Fortinet, are among those benefiting from the service
The Microsoft ARM Advisory Service team is all set to assist with building, porting, debugging, or enhancing applications. They offer various services such as sharing best practices, suggesting platform features, providing code samples, troubleshooting help, and offering an escalation path to Microsoft engineers.
The service has been a game-changer for companies like Dell, Lenovo China, NordVPN, Foxit, Malwarebytes, and Fortinet. They’ve shared their positive experiences and how it has significantly impacted their transition to ARM technology.
2024 promises to be an exciting year for developers keen on tapping into this market opportunity. If you’re a developer interested in exploring how Microsoft can support you in delivering ARM solutions for your customers, you can fill out the Contact Form. The consulting team will reach out to collaborate with you to make your applications a success.
