Microsoft Windows Embedded 8 Standard

Microsoft had to make Windows 8 available as an embedded OS for thinclient (among other use cases) I had to try it out to check what is changing regarding Windows 8 Standard or Enterprise edition and previous Embedded OS.

What’s new in Windows 8 Embedded and with this Release Preview :

Rich Line of Business Experiences

Delight your customers with smooth, responsive, immersive experiences powered by Windows 8 applications, Multi-Touch, Internet Explorer 10 and more.
Connected

Deliver a solution that stays up and running, and allows you to connect to the things that matter most inside and outside the four walls.
Targeted

Deliver a targeted device experience with powerful OS development tools and enhanced lockdown and branding capabilities to meet the line of business needs of your customers.
Intelligent Systems Ready

Create a device that can be secured, managed and connect to IT systems to extend intelligence through the business process.
Secure

Utilize Windows 8 technologies to protect the device, data, and network to keep business running smoothly.