Microsoft’s Windows 10 for the IoT will be used to power a range of intelligent connected units, from commercial devices such as self-service kiosks and POS terminals, to industrial devices such as equipment control stations and specialty medical equipment. Designed to connect through Azure IoT Services, Windows 10 IoT offers enterprise-grade security along with native connectivity for machine-to-machine and machine-to-cloud scenarios.

By capturing, managing, and analyzing the diverse volumes of data collected by each device, Azure IoT Suite enables businesses to solve critical operating issues and increase the intelligent automation of operations. Furthermore, the AllJoyn framework for Windows 10 is designed to enable interoperability among connected devices and across a variety of platforms, advancing the development and vision of the IoT.

Advantech offers diverse Windows 10 IoT-ready platforms in the form of all-in-one touch computers and POS terminals. Advantech’s UTC series and POS terminals have been widely adopted in various sectors, including retail, hospitality, healthcare, as well as factory automation, to provide intelligent services and allow business to leverage technological benefits in the IoT Era.