Are You Looking For A Worry-Free Solution For
Windows 10 Professional’s End-Of-Life?
Industrial customers have concerns about using Windows 10 Professional in solutions intended for sale due to Microsoft's end-of-life announcements. Accordingly, leading embedded computing specialist, Advantech recommends replacing Windows 10 Professional with Windows 10 IoT Enterprise.
Windows 10 IoT Enterprise - an excellent choice for embedded device verticals
- An OS designed specifically for IoT solutions
- Supports both universal and traditional Windows apps.
- Features enhanced defences against emerging security concerns and embedded lockdown utilities
- Provides better flexibility during deployment and installation
- Pricing advantages via a CPU-based pricing rule
- Will be supported until November 30, 2031
- Ideal for industrial automation, medical devices, retail POS machines, digital signage solutions, kiosks, and military and aerospace systems
Find the right Windows 10 IoT Enterprise edition for your systems
| Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC |
Windows 10 IoT Enterprise GAC |
Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC |
Windows 10 Professional |
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| Scenarios | Without internet connection / infrequent Window updates | Without internet connection / infrequent Window updates | Without internet connection / infrequent Window updates | Without internet connection / infrequent Window updates |
| Target devices | Dedicated use device | Dedicated use device | Dedicated use device | General purpose computer |
| Lifecycles | 10 years | 3 years | 3 years | 2-3 years |
| Pricing | By processor with price tiers (high-end, value, and entry) |
By processor with price tiers (high-end, value, and entry) |
By processor with price tiers (high-end, value, and entry) |
Single price |
| Feature updates | 2-3 years (disabling Windows Update) |
Annual | Annual | Twice a year |
| Security updates | 10-year security update service | Forced to upgrade to latest version for security updates | Forced to upgrade to latest version for security updates | Forced to upgrade to latest version for security updates |
| Embedded value-added features | Advantech Power Suite | Advantech Power Suite (limited function) |
Advantech Power Suite (limited function) |
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| Browser support | IE11 | Microsoft Edge, IE11 | Microsoft Edge, IE11 | Microsoft Edge, IE11 |
| Cortana | × | Ο | Ο | Ο |
| Microsoft store | × | Ο | Ο | Ο |
| Wi-Fi 6E and USB 4.0 | × | × | Ο | × |
LTSC = Long Term Servicing Channel
GAC = General Availability Channel
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