Windows Embedded

October 7, 2013

With the release of Windows Embedded 8.1 and its alignment to the Windows code base, new capabilities and tools become available. For instance organizations can now use tools like the Assessment and Deployment Kit (ADK) for Windows 8.1, Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) 2013 and System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager.

October 3, 2013

Much of the technology to create connected cars is already in place in millions of vehicles now on the road. But if you ask Pranish Kumar, group program manager, Windows Embedded Automotive, today’s connected cars are a mere shadow of what’s ultimately possible.

September 27, 2013

Coyne talks about some of the technical advantages of the new, modern OS, how to work within Windows 8.1 product activation procedures, and how the new world of Windows Embedded allows developers to light up a new solution in as little as 45 minutes.

September 9, 2013

We’ve been talking about the Internet of things for some time here at Microsoft. For instance, a little over two years ago, we introduced intelligent systems, which is how enterprises take advantage of the Internet of things.

September 6, 2013

With the recent release of Windows 8.1 for both Windows and Windows Embedded platforms to hardware partners, we’ve got some technical highlights to share about Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry that show how users now have more control over their devices and better access for administrators.

August 17, 2013

Along with this week’s announcement that Windows 8.1 will become generally available on Oct. 18, Microsoft will also deliver updates to Windows Embedded 8 to embedded original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) on that day.

August 16, 2013

Good news for companies that run or sell small-footprint devices based on Windows Embedded Compact 7: those devices are now FIPS 140-2 certified. Why is that important? For one thing, most government and military organizations require Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 140-2 protection to secure highly sensitive data communications.