Windows 10 IoT Enterprise: Advantages

What exactly is Windows 10 IoT Enterprise?

Windows 10 IoT Enterprise is an operating system for industrial applications and embedded PCs. It is suitable for all devices on which desktop apps and Win32 applications are to run. Windows 10 IoT Enterprise has all the functions of Windows 10 Professional and also has so-called embedded lockdown features. These are used to secure the device and protect it from unwanted attacks. They also offer various branding options and can, for example, make the Windows operating system completely invisible behind the application. We explain the individual functions in more detail in other articles.

What advantages does Windows 10 IoT Enterprise offer?

In addition to the lockdown features, Windows 10 IoT offers other advantages that are interesting for solutions in the industrial sector. On the one hand, this operating system is supported for at least 10 years and is available for a further 5 years (i.e. a total of 15 years), which is particularly relevant for applications that are expected to run for many years.

Another advantage is hidden in the abbreviation LTSB. This stands for Long Term Servicing Branch and means that new versions are only provided as updates every 2-3 years, which can then be installed, but do not have to be. These function updates have already been intensively tested with other Windows versions and should therefore not cause any problems. To avoid security gaps, security updates and hotfixes are installed on an ongoing basis. However, these do not cause any compatibility problems as the operating system is not changed.

Another advantage of Windows 10 IoT Enterprise compared to Windows 10 Professional is the Multilingual User Interface (MUI), which means "multilingual user interface". MUI means that several language packages can be installed at the same time, between which you can switch back and forth depending on the location or user. Windows 10 IoT Enterprise has over 30 different language packs available for this purpose. If you add the individual variants, such as en-UK or en-US, you get over 100 languages.

Thanks to a new licensing model, Windows 10 IoT Enterprise is also cheaper than the conventional Windows 10 Professional for most systems. We will explain exactly what this means.

As a special service, a recovery stick is always included in the scope of delivery of a system with Windows 10 IoT. If a new installation of the operating system is required or desired, it can be easily restored ("recovered") or reinstalled using the stick.

Who is Windows 10 IoT Enterprise suitable for?

In principle, Windows 10 IoT is suitable for all industrial applications: From kiosk systems, POS devices and ATMs to production systems and industrial control systems to digital signage players or medical devices - to name just a few examples.

If you are not sure whether Windows 10 IoT is right for you and your application, we can provide you with a free trial of the desired PC with a Windows 10 IoT test version at any time.

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