The retail sector has been evolving rapidly over the past few decades with customers demanding new ways to interact with companies and products. More than ever before retailers have invested in interconnecting the physical and online retail experiences. Instead of treating online and physical stores as separate buying channels for the customer, modern retailers envision the entire buying journey as one integrated purchase experience that might begin online and end up in a physical store or vice versa. Retailers who direct new investments towards personalized shopping, frictionless buying processes, and tools are likely to be highly successful.
Operating systems play a vital role in ensuring interactive experiences, performance, stability, and security of retail devices and appliances. Microsoft’s device-to-cloud platform approach has been designed to meet device requirements for retail applications. The Windows IoT operating system with Azure IoT offers an ideal foundation with long life, advanced safety and locking mechanisms, enhanced security, and scalability.
Download this eBook to get a comprehensive overview of the features and capabilities available in Microsoft operating systems for retail applications. Topics covered include:
- Key considerations for operating systems for retail devices
- Windows IoT OS features and benefits for retail
- Comparing Windows versions
- New Windows IoT Client Operating Systems
- Roadmap and support schedule
- Getting started resources
