Windows for IoT

Overview

Build intelligent IoT devices

Empower your organization to build and run cutting-edge technology on a dependable, lasting Windows foundation. Harness the reliability of Windows and unlock the power of IoT. Quickly create, deploy, and scale IoT solutions on a trusted operating system with familiar development and management tools. Seamlessly connect devices to the cloud with Azure IoT, and tap into insights to deliver personalized experiences, drive deeper customer engagement, and improve business outcomes.

Accelerate time to market by starting your Windows for IoT project on the right path. Choose your development tools based on your organizational needs, resources, and objectives. Utilize the existing knowledge and experience of your developers to build and manage Windows for IoT devices with powerful tools such as Visual Studio. Begin building complete IoT solutions for your business from day one.

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Create more secure IoT solutions that are built on a foundation of over 1 billion active Windows devices. Protect your devices with enterprise-grade security built into Windows for IoT and deliver a predictable experience with device lockdown. Take a Zero Trust approach with a security model that adapts to the complexity of the modern IoT environment.

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With Azure IoT Edge for Linux on Windows (EFLOW), deploy Linux-based, cloud-native production workloads on Windows for IoT and retain your existing Windows management assets at the edge. Build applications that require an interactive UX and high-performance hardware without having to choose between Windows or Linux.

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Simplify device-to-cloud connection with Azure IoT open cloud protocol support and an out-of-box experience. Build reactive, proactive, or cognitive apps with Azure AI and Foundry Tools. Enhance your solutions with AI at the edge using Windows and Azure machine learning to drive real business insight and create new business opportunities.

See how to connect Windows for IoT and Azure IoT
Trusted as the OS on over 1 billion devices.
Protect your devices with the enterprise-grade security built into Windows for IoT.
Help protect data using the latest Microsoft security technology from the device to the cloud.

Features

Built for intelligent devices

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Pricing

Windows for IoT pricing

Windows for IoT is sold exclusively through Microsoft partners.

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Resources

Windows for IoT resources and documentation

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Find more information on how to develop solutions with Windows for IoT in the Windows for IoT Development Center.
Talk to your Microsoft partner about your options for moving to Windows for IoT. Note that support ends at different times for various Windows Embedded 7 editions. Search the product and services lifecycle information page for details about your specific product.
Windows Server IoT is a full version of Windows Server that delivers enterprise manageability and security to IoT solutions. Windows Server IoT shares all the benefits of the worldwide Windows ecosystem. It’s a binary equivalent to Windows Server, which makes it easy to use the same development and management tools that you use on your general-purpose servers. Windows Server IoT is licensed only through the OEM channel under special dedicated use rights. Learn more.
Windows for IoT provides a best-in-class solution for devices with MPU-class processing power or rich user experiences. Azure Sphere complements this solution by fortifying IoT devices with Microsoft security innovations and expertise in hardware, software, and the cloud.
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Learn about purchasing Windows for IoT in the documentation.