US3 Supports IHVs in attaining the following Windows device logos:

Certified for Windows Vista Certified for Windows Server 2008   Works with Windows Vista

Windows Logo Program as defined by Microsoft:

"Vision: The Windows Logo Program enhances customer confidence in the Windows experience through active partner engagement in logo strategy, process, certification and online services.

The Windows Logo Program is designed to address the current and future market needs of customers using the Windows platform. This program emphasizes increasing the breadth and variety of devices and systems available, as well as enhancing the quality of the end-to-end experience of customers while ensuring compliance and fair play for partners.

The Windows Logo Program helps partners gain the ability to innovate and bring a premium experience to market, thereby improving their ability to increase market share. The program strives to continuously improve the process, responsiveness and satisfaction."

Read more on their website: http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/winlogo/

In addition, WHQL (Windows) Device Testing is a necessary part of competing as an Independent Hardware Vendor (IHV). Microsoft will help promote your hardware solutions on various websites:

Products Designed for Microsoft Windows – Windows Catalog and HCL:
http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/hcl/

Windows Market Place:
http://www.windowsmarketplace.com/

Windows Server Catalog:
http://www.windowsservercatalog.com/

Why Outsource Your WHQL Logo Device Testing? Purchasing the latest PC hardware is expensive. Downloading and setting up new WDK Kits multiple times a year is cumbersome. Following updates, bug fixes, errata, etc... is time-consuming.

Test Costing Calculator Trying to decide if you should outsource WHQL device testing? Click here and we will send you our test costing calculator to help you understand how we can save you time and money.

US3 is a Seattle based company of ex-Microsoft employees. Speak Microsoft? We do. We know the WLP, WLK, WDK, DDK and DTM and how to navigate the complicated process so you won’t have too. We will drive your issues and get results that could take months to achieve remotely. Imagine having a company in Seattle to work with Microsoft on your behalf. While your company innovates we help you integrate.

What to do next? Fill out our Free Quote form. Within 24 hours we provide you with a detailed quote. Upon mutual acceptance you will receive your partner account credentials. Send your device to US3. Upload your driver to our secure servers. We run all required tests for your device category. If your device does not pass the tests, We post the CPK results file to our secure servers for your review and US3 works with you to understand the errors and test cases to help you fix your driver, firmware, etc... In parallel we will engage with the Microsoft WHQL team to understand if the failure could be an issue with their test or the DTM. If the issue is in you driver or firmware, we repeat as many times as needed. We create the final submission package for you to upload to Microsoft using your driver and the passing CPK file(s) we've generated.

Get a Free Quote! Fill out our Free Quote Form to find out exactly how much it will cost your business to have US3 help get your device a logo.

For more information on the Logo Program, and Device Development for Windows in general we recommend you visit the following sites:

Windows Hardware Developer Central:
http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/winlogo/

Windows Logo Program Requirements:
http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/winlogo/hwrequirements.mspx

WDK and Developer Tools:
http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/DevTools/

Windows Quality:
https://winqual.microsoft.com/