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We have an opportunity to design the tools that will empower this new world of hybrid work with a new perspective - and the power and security of the cloud.”įrom a security perspective, Microsoft says Windows 365 will help businesses navigate a number of the issues that have presented themselves both during the pandemic and before.Ĭonfiguring Cloud PC security measures (Image credit: Microsoft)

“In the most complex cybersecurity environment we’ve ever seen, businesses need a solution that helps their employees collaborate, share and create while also keeping their data secure. All employees want technology that is familiar, easy to use, and available across devices,” said Wangui McKelvey, GM Microsoft 365, when the service was first announced. “The ability to work whenever, however, and wherever it’s needed has become the new normal. Windows 365 Cloud PC featuresĪccording to Microsoft, there will be a number of benefits to using Cloud PCs versus traditional Windows devices, flexibility chief among them.īuilt with hybrid working in mind, Windows 365 makes device switching simple, maintaining a consistent state across all computers, laptops and tablets to let workers pick up precisely where they left off.

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But Microsoft’s pricing appears to be competitive across the full spectrum of configuration options.įor context, Amazon offers a virtual Windows PC with a specification similar to the most affordable Windows 365 configuration for $28 per month. However, the trial license is only available to one user per organization.ĭrawing comparisons with other services on the market isn't straightforward, because many are charged on a per usage basis, whereas Windows 365 factors everything into a flat rate.

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It's possible to try three of the different configurations (the most powerful of which has 4 vCPUs, 16GB RAM and 256GB storage) for free for a period of 60 days.

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Windows 365 Business customers can also benefit from the discount, but must already subscribe to Windows 10 Pro, the business-centric version of Microsoft's current operating system. However, larger companies that qualify for the Enterprise branch will automatically benefit from a discount of $4.00/£3.40 per cloud PC. The pricing and configuration options are consistent across both Windows 365 Business and Enterprise. This option will cost businesses $158/£138 per user per month. This package is built for frontline and call center workers, or employees who only require access to lightweight CRM software and the like.Īt the other end of the scale, users who frequently perform compute-heavy tasks (say, creatives or software engineers) will have access to a configuration powered by 8 vCPUs, with 32GB RAM and 512GB storage. The cheapest subscription available has one vCPU, 2GB RAM and 64GB storage, and costs $20/£17 per user per month. In total, there are twelve Windows 365 cloud PC configurations to choose between, each offering a different level of performance and storage. The former is designed for companies with 300 employees or fewer, while the latter is aimed at larger organizations, but both share the same range of features. Windows 365 is split into two subscription branches: Windows 365 Business and Windows 365 Enterprise.

Managing Cloud PC devices in Microsoft Endpoint Manager (Image credit: Microsoft) Pricing and availability

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