AUTHORISED MICROSOFT IOT DISTRIBUTOR
Microsoft Gold Partner. Embedded Licensing Specialists. Lifecycle Expertise.
Avnet Silica is an authorised Microsoft Windows IoT distributor in EMEA, and your go-to partner for a range of Microsoft Windows IoT projects.
We combine Microsoft Windows IoT licensing expertise with embedded engineering, security knowledge, and lifecycle management services to help OEMs bring connected products to market faster and more efficiently.
Whether you're developing industrial automation equipment, medical devices, retail systems, transportation platforms, or edge AI solutions, our team supports every stage of development, enabling you to accelerate deployment, streamline complexity, and maintain product longevity in the field.
Why choose Avnet Silica?
| Our key differentiators | How it benefits you |
|---|---|
| Embedded licensing expertise | Our Microsoft specialists help OEMs navigate Windows IoT licensing, agreements, runtime licensing, compliance requirements, and product selection, reducing administrative complexity and ensuring solutions are correctly licensed for commercial deployment. |
| System-level design support | Beyond software licensing, we provide guidance on embedded software, architecture, security, and platform design to help customers build complete solutions rather than individual devices. |
| Long lifecycle focus | Many embedded and industrial systems remain operational for years or even decades. We help customers align with Microsoft's support lifecycles, manage end-of-support transitions, and maintain product stability over extended deployment periods. |
| Hardware and software integration | As both a leading semiconductor distributor and a Microsoft partner, we can support requirements across processor, memory, connectivity, security, AI acceleration, embedded hardware, operating systems, and cloud through a single engagement model. |
| Security-first approach | Security considerations are embedded throughout the design process, from platform selection and operating system configuration through to connected device security and lifecycle management. |
| From evaluation to production | We support every stage of the product lifecycle, including evaluation, proof of concept, system design, licensing, deployment, manufacturing readiness, and long-term maintenance. |
FEATURED LICENSING PRODUCTS
Embedded Software
Windows 11 IoT Enterprise 2024
Windows 11 IoT Enterprise 2024 LTSC is the latest LTSC operating system with which Microsoft now offers Windows 11 features as a Long Term Servicing Channel version for embedded and IoT devices.
Embedded Software
Windows 11 IoT Enterprise on ARM
Windows 11 IoT Enterprise on ARM now adds the ability to run unmodified x64 Windows apps on Arm devices. This is a big change compared to Windows 10 IoT Enterprise on ARM.
Embedded Software
Windows Server IoT 2025
Microsoft Windows Server 2025 delivers the security, performance, and flexibility needed today to be future ready. It gives more productivity with easier networking, faster storage and additional hybrid cloud capabilities.
Embedded Software
Windows SQL Server IoT 2025
SQL Server IoT 2025 redefines what’s possible with data. Packed with native AI integration, advanced vector data support, and next-generation query processing, it empowers developers to build intelligent, data-driven applications faster than ever.
FEATURED HARDWARE PRODUCTS
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