Microsoft partners with Chinese state-owned defense conglomerate to promote, sell Windows 10 to government

Microsoft yesterday expanded its partnership with one of China's largest defense and technology conglomerates as it announced a joint venture to get Windows 10 on government PCs in the People's Republic.

The U.S. company will partner with China Electronics Technology Group (CETC) to create C&M Information Technologies -- the name is provisional and the move will require Chinese regulatory approval -- to license Windows 10 to government agencies and some state-owned corporations, including those that control energy, telecommunications and transportation. C&M will also provide the necessary backend services, including product activation, patch management and support for Windows 10.

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