If the additional technical features and lack of forced updates are not enough to convince you, then you might also be interested to know that each version of Windows 10 Enterprise IoT LTSC will be available at least 10 years from launch. Microsoft are suggesting that a new LTSC version will be launched every 2 years or so.
Also, industrial PCs using Win 10 Enterprise IoT LTSC can be shipped worldwide, whereas those using Win 10 Pro OEM can only be shipped within the particular territory where they were manufactured, according to Microsoft’s licence terms.
So, all of this IoT stuff sounds great, what’s the catch? Well, if you need to use Edge, Cortana or the Windows Store, you’ll need to look elsewhere, as none of these features are included with IoT Enterprise. Apart from that, you’re good to go.
You still have access to all of the business features that you’d find on Windows 10 Pro, including Domain Join, Group Policy Management and BitLocker, as well as all of the Enterprise level features, including Direct Access, AppLocker, BranchCache and Smart Screen Control with Group Policy.
