14 DAY TRIAL // The Windows Insider program was released in October 2014 to allow users from all over the world to install, test and send feedback on Windows 10 before the public launch of the operating system.
Despite the fact that most testers were consumers, Microsoft also hoped to see enterprises join the program because, just like the previous releases, Windows 10 is very focused on this side of the market too. And now Microsoft is making some changes that would entice more enterprises to download and install insider builds.
New build coming this month
Starting this month, Microsoft will provide insiders with access to features that are specifically designed with the enterprise market in mind, including Microsoft Passport - a feature that allows users to log into their PCs without the need for a traditional password, but with new tech that makes it impossible to get unauthorized access - as well as the new Windows Store for Business.
Microsoft explains:
“For the first time, enterprises can experience features like Enterprise Data Protection (EDP), which provides personal and corporate data protection wherever data flows; Microsoft Passport for enterprise which helps business workers securely login to applications, websites and networks without the need for a password; and Windows Store For Business, which delivers business customers a unified Windows app store experience including a choice of Windows store apps alongside company-owned apps, and allow IT administers to acquire apps in bulk.”
The new Windows Store for Business is one of the new Windows 10 features aimed at enterprises and provides full control over the apps that are offered for download within a company.
IT admins can decide what app to be available for download and get access to a web-based store portal that will come with additional tools, including options to browse the app catalog and acquire apps in bulk, which will be then offered to members of the organization.
These features are likely to be part of the next Windows 10 preview build, which should be released to users sometime later this month.