Windows 11 IoT Enterprise 2024 LTSC Now Available for Embedded and IoT Devices

Windows 11 IoT Enterprise 2024 LTSC is a new operating system for embedded and IoT devices. It offers enhanced features like Wi-Fi 6/7 and USB 4 support, along with advanced security and device management capabilities. Microsoft provides two update models, CBB/GAC and LTSC, for different applications and different needs. The pricing model remains unchanged, with licenses based on processor type and performance.

Based on Windows 11 version 24H2, this LTSC version includes all its updates. It supports Wi-Fi 6/7 and USB 4, improving connectivity and data transfer speeds. Microsoft ensures a decade of support with regular security updates, keeping devices protected throughout their lifespan. The pricing model for Windows 11 IoT Enterprise 2024 LTSC remains the same, based on the processor type and performance. Microsoft now offers specific ARM64 licenses, build for those who are in of ARM processors in embedded systems. For detailed pricing, contact Microsoft representatives or authorized resellers.

Microsoft Windows 11 IoT Enterprise Update Models

• CBB/GAC (Current Branch for Business/General Availability Channel): Annual kernel feature updates with regular security and other updates.
• LTSC (Long-Term Servicing Channel): Focuses on stability with an unchanged kernel, eliminating unexpected feature updates. Security updates are available and can be managed by device manufacturers.

This new embedded OS includes security features like System Guard, attack surface area reduction, and the Windows Security App. These tools protect against modern threats and ensure your IoT systems are safe. The OS also offers advanced app management capabilities, with features like Windows Sandbox and Microsoft Defender Application Guard for extra protection. The OS maintains a minimum memory requirement of 2GB, making it accessible for more devices. It supports flexible image size configuration with removable packages, allowing optimized deployments for specific hardware.

Windows 11 Enterprise 2024 LTSC builds on Windows 11 version 24H2 adding IoT features designed to address the needs device builders such as:

• Advanced protection against modern security threats with System Guard, Attack surface area reduction and Windows Security App
• Full flexibility of OS deployment with SetupDiag and the latest ADK/MDT
• Updating and support options
• Comprehensive device and app management and control capabilities through Windows Sandbox and Microsoft Defender Application Guard
• Staying with the 2 GB minimum Memory requirement is Microsoft‘s response to the industry feedback
• 16 GB Storage is the minimum hardware requirement, but optional image size configuration is possible with removable packages (up to 30 packages)
• TPM is optional
• DirectX10+ Graphics is required
• Dolby Codecs are no longer included in the licenses and have to be sourced from Dolby

More information about the Windows 11 IoT Enterprise 2024 can be found on the Avnet site.

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