Opera Software has released the Opera 9 SDK for devices operating on the Microsoft Windows CE platform. Devices running on Windows CE can now integrate the Opera browser to deliver the full Internet or to create Web applications, widgets and dynamic user interfaces.

Opera's advanced Web rendering and navigation technologies enable Opera to be used on a wide range of device types. With Opera's existing port and integration API for Microsoft Windows CE, device producers can quickly install and run Opera on devices ranging from portable media players and remote controls to set-top boxes and automotive infotainment systems.

"This is exciting for Opera as Windows CE has become a popular platform for connected devices," said Scott Hedrick, Executive Vice President, Opera Software. "Device developers have discovered the benefits of Opera's great usability, performance and unique rendering technology and now it now comes in another Microsoft offering."

Opera's capabilities designed for devices include its Extensible Rendering Architecture (ERA), which adjusts Web sites to fit in any screen size, fast JavaScript and rendering engines and a configurable and full-featured user interface. Also, Opera easily enables dynamic AJAX applications. Opera's full suite of SDK offerings is continuously updated with pre-ported support for new architectures, thus reducing time-to-market.

"We are thrilled that Opera has joined the Windows CE development community," said Jane Gilson, Director of Mobile and Embedded Group, Microsoft Corp. "Opera's browser for Windows Mobile has been well received and Opera can add tremendous value to the Microsoft Windows CE platform."