Windows Embedded adopts software + services, Server version

Microsoft has announced a new software + services strategy, which includes an MSDN subscription and an update system, as well as a new product: Windows Embedded Server.

Microsoft has made a slew of Windows Embedded announcements this week, all of which are targeted at the developers and companies who work with embedded products. The software giant started moving towards a software-plus-services strategy by offering developers a new MSDN subscription and an update system, as well as adding Windows Embedded Server to its line of products. I had a chance to chat with John Doyle, Group Product Manager of Windows Embedded, to try to make heads and tails of the changes.

Windows Embedded Server, which is based on the Microsoft Windows Server core operating system, is a new product that enables OEMs to design, build, and deploy server appliances that have smaller footprints, robust networking, and support for large storage. According to Doyle, the release is part of Microsoft's goal to help companies wanting to transition from building just the device to building a system solution. In areas like industrial automation, it allows companies to get data about how their machines are doing, mine it appropriately, and then make decisions to prevent systems from failing. Microsoft believes the addition will translate into new revenue channels for Windows Embedded partners and OEMs. They will be able to effectively offer services to manufacturing companies for analyzing data that is gathered.

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