As Microsoft prepares to officially unveil Windows Threshold—and reveal the new name for its operating system, on September 30, new details are emerging about a major change behind the scenes: the introduction of a new telemetry system.
Codenamed “Asimov” (a nod to Halo lore), this new system is a powerful feedback and diagnostic mechanism designed to monitor real-time usage data from users’ computers. Originally developed by the Xbox team and now implemented by the Windows engineering group, Asimov represents a significant leap forward in how Microsoft gathers insights from its software in the wild.
With Asimov, Microsoft aims to streamline the process of collecting user feedback, identifying bugs, testing new features, and deploying updates. The system enables faster development cycles, potentially reducing the time required to release test builds from the current three-to-six-month window down to just about one month. This rapid iteration model is part of Microsoft’s broader commitment to delivering an operating system that continuously evolves to meet user needs and expectations.
According to veteran tech journalist Mary Jo Foley, it remains unclear whether Microsoft will highlight Asimov during its Windows 10 announcement event. The company is expected to focus more on the new features and improvements aimed at enterprise customers during the presentation.
Source ZDNet
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