Microsoft extends Server to Software-plus-Services

Microsoft has established the expansion of the Windows Embedded Software-plus-Services platform through the addition of Windows Embedded Server at the Embedded Systems Conference Silicon Valley 2009.

With Windows Embedded Server, the Windows Embedded Software-plus-Services platform provides an end-to-end technology infrastructure for simplified security, interoperability and intelligent device management in the enterprise. This platform will address the need for real-time operations, high availability and system interconnectivity between individual processes and enterprise controls.

Windows Embedded Server enables original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to design, build and deploy dedicated, durable server appliances that have smaller footprints, robust networking and support for large storage, aiding in the rapid setup and remote management capabilities of embedded devices. Based on the Microsoft Windows Server core operating system, Windows Embedded Server uses security, reliability and availability features to enable embedded device solutions to help improve customer satisfaction and service, increase hardware use and reduce the need for software updates.