Summary of ADVANTECH RECEIVES EARLY ACCESS TO NEXT RELEASE OF WINDOWS 10 ENTERPRISE
Advantech, a Microsoft EEAP partner, has gained early access to the next test release of Windows 10 IoT Enterprise. This update targets industrial computing devices with significant improvements expected in late 2021, including reduced system footprints, expanded silicon support, and Linux module integration. The article highlights Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC as a long-term supported version providing ten years of security updates while excluding unnecessary feature changes to minimize production impact on embedded systems like kiosks and robotics.
Parts used in Windows 10 IoT Enterprise:
- Windows 10 IoT Enterprise
- Windows 10 Enterprise
- Linux modules
- Industrial computing devices
- Kiosks
- Retail POS systems
- Smart gateways
- Robotics
Advantech, a leading IoT solutions provider and Microsoft EEAP (Ecosystem Engineering Access Program) partner, has received early access to next test release of Windows 10 Enterprise. Microsoft is continuing to push Windows 10 IoT Enterprise forward at a rapid pace, with substantial changes expected toward the second half of 2021, including footprint reduction, silicon support expansion, and the integration of Linux modules. As a key embedded partner of Microsoft, Advantech has early access to the next test release. Advantech is uniquely positioned as the one-stop-shopping partner to provide comprehensive services built around Windows 10 IoT Enterprise to the ecosystem. Those interested in this coming release for industrial computing devices are encouraged to contact Advantech for more details.
Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC releases are long-term supported versions of Windows that are released every two to three years. Users typically receive security-specific updates for 10 years by design. Excluding unnecessary feature updates is critical in many vertical domains because it minimizes the production impact of embedded systems. Since the most recent release for LTSC in 2018, Microsoft has continued to invest in expanding the capabilities of Windows 10 IoT Enterprise.
Reducing Footprint
Windows 10 IoT Enterprise unleashes the full power of Windows 10 Enterprise for use in vertical-specific embedded systems, such as those used in kiosks, retail POS systems, smart gateways, robotics, and many other types of devices. Microsoft continues to enhance its features and help OEMs with optimizing embedded IoT image and footprint needs. In a nutshell, Windows 10 IoT Enterprise strikes an elegant balance between having a lightweight image and small footprint with powerful Windows capabilities.
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What is the primary benefit of Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC?
It provides long-term support with security-specific updates for 10 years while excluding unnecessary feature updates. -
When are substantial changes expected for Windows 10 IoT Enterprise?
Substantial changes including footprint reduction and silicon support expansion are expected in the second half of 2021. -
Which companies received early access to the next test release?
Advantech received early access to the next test release as a key embedded partner of Microsoft. -
How does Windows 10 IoT Enterprise balance image size and capabilities?
It strikes an elegant balance between having a lightweight image and small footprint with powerful Windows capabilities. -
Why is excluding feature updates critical for vertical domains?
Excluding these updates minimizes the production impact of embedded systems. -
What new technical integrations are coming to Windows 10 IoT Enterprise?
The upcoming release includes the integration of Linux modules.
