Windows 8.1 New Features

Windows 8 build to bring a modern computing experience for business and to help professionals stay connected with colleagues and clients from anywhere, anytime. From Windows 8.1 advances this vision and introduces new management capabilities, mobility, security, user experience and networking capabilities that will be available later this year - with the aim of offering customers the best business and versatile tablets modern business PCs powered by the most powerful operating system designed for modern businesses today.

Below is a list of some of the new and updated features that invite you to try when you experience Windows 8.1 is available later this month.

Bring your own device (BYOD Enhancements)Join WorkplaceA Windows 8 PC was part of the domain joined or not. If it is a domain member, the user can access corporate resources (if permissioned) and could control your computer through Group Policy and other mechanisms. This feature allows a compromise between access for all or nothing, allowing the user to work on the device of your choice and still have access to corporate resources with Join the workplace, IT managers now have the ability to provide more precise control of corporate resources. If a user registers the device, it can provide some access while applying some of the parameters of governance in the device.Working FoldersWorking Folders allows the user to synchronize data on their devices of your user folder that is in the data center of the corporation. Files created locally will sync back to the file server in the corporate environment. This synchronization is integrated into the native file system. Please note that all this is out of sync support Firewall Client. Previously, Windows 8 devices had to be domain joined (or domain credentials required) for access to file shares. The timing could be done with folder replication applications from third parties. With the working folders, users can save local copies of your work files on their devices, with automatic synchronization of your data center and for access from other devices. IT can enforce access control policies dynamic work Share Folder Sync (including automated rights management) and Join Working require to be in place.Open MDMWhile many organizations have investments with System Center and will continue to leverage these investments also know that many organizations want to manage certain types of devices such as tablets and BYOD devices, such as mobile devices. With Windows 8.1, you can use an agent OMA-DM API to enable the management of Windows 8.1 devices with product management of mobile devices, such as iron or Mobile Air Watch.Mobile Device ManagementWhen a user signs up to your device, which are attached to the device for management service Windows Intune. They get access to the site of the company that provides a consistent experience for access to their applications, data, and to manage their own resources. This allows for a deeper management experience with existing tools, such as Windows Intune. IT managers are now managing the deeper political RT for Windows devices, and can manage Windows 8.1 PC and mobile devices without having to deploy a full administration client.Application Web ProxyThe Web application proxy is a new service function of the remote access feature of Windows Server. It offers the possibility of publishing the access to corporate resources and meet multi-factor authentication and conditional access policies to verify both the identity of the user and the device they are using the resources and enforce multi-factor authentication and and verify that the device used before granting access.Improvements RDSEnhanced Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Windows Server 2012 R2 with improved management, value and user experience. Session Shadowing allows administrators to remotely view and control user sessions active on a RDSH server. Disk storage deduplication and tiered storage options allow lower cost. The RemoteApps user experience, network connectivity and multiple screens has been improved. Administrators can now easily support users' desktops to provide helpdesk support session style. Administrators now have more flexible storage options to support a VDI environment without costly investments in SAN. End users are RemoteApp behavior is more like local applications, and experience low bandwidth is better, faster compression and improved reconnected, and support for multiple monitors.NFC Tap-to-peer PrintingTap the Windows 8.1 device against NFC printer company and you're all ready to print. No more hunting on the net for the correct printer and no need to buy a special printer to use this functionality. Simply connect an NFC tag for your existing printers to enable this functionality.Wi-Fi Direct PrintingConnect with Wi-Fi Direct printers without adding additional software drivers or Windows 8.1 device, forming a peer-to-peer between the device and the printer.Native Miracast Wireless DisplayPresent your work wirelessly without connecting cables necessary, just pair with a projector Miracast enabled through NFC and Miracast use Wi-Fi for your wireless project.Mobility EnhancementsVPNWe added support for a wide range of clients on both devices VPN Windows Windows RT. We have also added the ability to have an application to automatically enable VPN connections.Mobile BroadbandIn launching Windows 8, the devices were incorporated radios which were separate components in the devices. From Windows 8.1 supports embedded wireless radio, allowing you to save energy, better battery life, it also enables slimmer formats and lower cost devices.Windows to goWith Windows To Go on Windows 8.1, the Windows Store is enabled by default. Lunches Windows users can navigate to any number of machines and access the Windows Store and use of Windows Store applications.

Tethering broadbandTurn your Windows Mobile 8.1 broadband enabled PC or tablet into a Personal Wi-Fi, allowing other devices to connect and access the Internet.Auto-triggered VPNWhen you select an application or resource that you need to access through the VPN inbox - as the site of a company's intranet - Windows 8.1 automatically prompts you to register with a single click. This function is available with Microsoft and third-party clients VPN inbox.Security EnhancementsRemote Data Delete professionalsCompanies now have more control over enterprise content and business can be marked, figure and can be cleaned when the relationship between the company and the user is finished. Facts businesses can now be identified as business against users, encryption and delete commands using EAS or EAS + OMA-DM protocol. This capability requires the implementation of the client application and the application server (email + Exchange Server). The client application determines whether the wipe just makes the data inaccessible or actually eliminated.Improving biometricsAll SKUs include end to end biometric capabilities that allow authentication with biometric identity anywhere in Windows (Windows logon, access, control remote user accounts, etc..) Windows 8.1 is also optimized for biometric fingerprint based and include an experience of common fingerprint registration that works with a variety of readers (touch, slide your finger). Modern readers rely instead touch slide and include detection prevents impersonation vitality (eg silicon traces emulated). Application access to Windows Store, functions within them, and release certificate may be closed based on the biometric identity verification of a user.Device Encryption widespreadEncryption devices previously found in Windows RT and Windows Phone 8 is now available in all editions of Windows. Is activated out of the box and can be configured with additional BitLocker protection and management capacity Pro and Enterprise SKUs. Consumer devices are automatically encrypted and protected when using a Microsoft. Data from any connected device is pending Windows automatically protected (encrypted) device encryption. Organizations that need to manage encryption options can easily add additional BitLocker protection and management capabilities for these devices.Improving Internet ExplorerInternet Explorer 11 enhancements include faster loading times page, navigation from side to side of their sites, improved notifications Pinned Site, and application settings and bookmarks, tabs and synchronization settings on all Windows PCs 8.1. Internet Explorer 11 now includes the ability malware solution allowing to scan the input for an extension bit before it is passed to the execution extensionResistance malwareWindows Defender, free antivirus solution Microsoft in Windows 8 include monitoring network behavior to help detect and stop the execution of known and unknown malware. Internet Explorer will look for binary extensions (eg ActiveX) using anti-malware solution before running potentially harmful code.Lock the deviceWith access assigned, a new feature that provides Windows RT 8.1, Windows 8.1 and Windows 8.1 Pro Enterprise, you can turn a single store experience Windows applications on the device. This can be things like a learning application for children in an educational setting or customer service application in a store, access assigned can ensure that the device delivers the desired experience. In our industry product Windows Embedded 8.1, we provide additional locking capabilities to meet the needs of industry devices such as point of sale systems, ATMs and digital signals.The experience of modern user interfaceVariable size Snap Continuous viewsYou have more ways to view multiple applications on the screen at the same time. You can resize windows applications almost infinite size, screen sharing between two applications, or with up to three applications on each monitor.Start DesktopWe have made the configuration options that will boot directly to the desktop of Windows 8.1.Desktop and Start ScreenImprovements have been made to better support users who prefer a mouse and keyboard to experience access applications.
These are just some of the key features available in Windows 8.1 We encourage you to try out and try these characteristics when evaluating Windows 8.1 for use both in the workplace and at home in his personal life. Note that Windows Server 2012 R2 may be necessary for some of these features are available.