Why it is unlikely that most enterprises are updating to Windows 8.1 Update, the update is now available for volume license customers. Microsoft has released the following: Windows 8.1 with Windows 8.1 Update integrated Windows Server 2012 R2 with_Windows Server 2012 R2 Update integrated Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry with Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry Update This is the final part of the release cycle that included_ the release via MSDN on the_2nd_and Windows Update on the 8th._Additional updates can be found through Windows Update and WSUS. A separate issue was found that impacted customers utilizing WSUS configured in the very specific, non-default way.__If affected, the devices will not receive future updates released by Microsoft. _Customer should read__KB2959977_for remediation guidance. Source: Springboard Series Blog

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