


Microsoft rebranded "Windows Embedded" to "Windows IoT" starting with the release of embedded editions of Windows 10. In April 2018, Microsoft released Azure Sphere, another operating system designed for IoT applications running on the Linux kernel. Windows Embedded operating systems are available to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), who make it available to end users preloaded with their hardware, in addition to volume license customers in some cases. Microsoft currently has three different subfamilies of operating systems for embedded devices targeting a wide market, ranging from small-footprint, real-time devices to point of sale (POS) devices like kiosks. Windows IoT, formerly Windows Embedded, is a family of operating systems from Microsoft designed for use in embedded systems. IoT: Mainstream support to at least 2024 and extended 2029 com /en-us /windows /iotĮmbedded: All editions out of mainstream support at least, while some with extended support to October 2023. Source-available (through Shared Source Initiative)ĭeveloper.
