Microsoft to set up Chinese joint venture

The organization will also provide product activation, patch management, deployment services and product support. After a tough year, the company has managed to fix numerous issues that bugged users, businesses, and anyone else who came across Windows 10.

CETC is an interesting partner as it is one of the largest state-owned firms in the defense sector. While some of CETC’s entities focus on consumer and enterprise technology, the bulk serves both domestic civilian and military markets, often with very blurred lines differentiating the two.

Since this list of eligible devices for Windows 10 Mobile might be a work in progress, there’s a chance that some of the smartphones we mentioned to end up being upgraded to Windows 10 after all.

It is well-known that the Windows 10 is a global service, available in 190 markets, but now Microsoft designs Windows 10 for the Chinese Government.

While explaining the key roles of C&M Information Technologies, Microsoft said it will act as an exclusive licensor for the Chinese government and enterprise customers of the new Windows operating system and selected antivirus software.

Microsoft makes it clear that the company retains the ownership of Windows 10 and is just working with the Chinese government to deal with its specific needs.

Using legal, licensed Windows software is a no-no since Edward Snowden’s revelations showed how the United States government is indeed spying on China’s government. The device also includes Microsoft Office suite of apps for creating and editing documents on the go.

From top notch features in the Cortana and the Continuum departments to the ease of browsing on Microsoft Edge, the OS has been widely appreciated for its wonderful features. The phone is now the most affordable phone by the brand to ship in-built with Windows 10 Mobile. With a price tag of Rs. 9,399, it emerged as the most affordable 4G LTE-enabled Windows 10 smartphone in the country. While it does not plan to tone down the security of Windows 10, despite the oversight, it will allow customers and associates to build custom applications and components for the operating system.

Microsoft has delayed the rollout of Windows 10 Mobile to existing Windows Phone users, with the company now planning to begin the launch in 2016.