Microsoft yesterday released the company’s first major update for Windows 10 on PCs and tablets, with the intention of rolling out to Xbox One and mobile phones in the very near future.
The free update marks an important milestone for the company, said a statement on the Microsoft website: “we have reached the point in the platform’s maturity where we can confidently recommend Windows 10 deployment to whole organizations.”
The company announced key updates for businesses, which include: Windows Update for Business, which provides IT controls over the deployment of updates within organizations and ensures devices are current and their security needs are met, and Windows Store for Business, which provides IT departments a flexible way to find, acquire, manage and distribute apps to Windows 10 devices – both Windows Store applications and custom line of business applications.
Cortana, Windows’ virtual assistant, also gets an update. Microsoft now says that Cortana will recognize the phone number, email address, and even physical address to help you set reminders, and will now keep track of your event and movie bookings too, sending you helpful reminders to know where to go and get there on time, plus the option to book and track an Uber.
More than 110 million people have downloaded Windows 10 since the original release in July.
