Microsoft this week launched Windows 365, a cloud-based operating system streaming service for businesses and corporates. The way it works is similar to Google Stadia-style cloud gaming. However, instead of games, users can run and access the Windows 10 or 11 operating system running on one computer via another device by streaming via a browser. The type of device used can be another computer, such as a laptop or tablet, whether based on macOS, iPad OS, Linux, or Android. Workers also don't have to bother bringing their computers home, because they can be accessed from anywhere and directly connect to other devices. Microsoft calls computers with Windows 365 services a new category, namely Cloud PCs.
Windows 365 promises to be able to deliver various applications, tools, data, and settings from office computers, to any device via the cloud. "The state of your Cloud PC will remain the same even if you change devices. You can do the same tasks on a laptop in a hotel room, on a tablet while in the car going to meetings, "wrote Microsoft 365 general manager, Wangui McKelvey, in the announcement.
Furthermore, it is mentioned that Windows 365 uses Azure Virtual Desktop virtualization technology. But the virtualization experience is simplified-all the little details are handled for you, "says McKelvey. Apart from making it easier for workers, Windows 365 also makes it easier for office IT admins by reducing the number of client devices with individual Windows installations. Windows 365/Cloud PC doesn't only support Microsoft apps. Users can also log-in to any application that can run on Windows 10 or 11.
Windows 365 is scheduled to be released on August 2, 2021 in two editions, namely Business and Enterprise. payment using a per-user subscription scheme for the company. The price hasn't been announced yet. The Windows 365 service itself is actually not much different from existing virtualization and remote access technologies, such as Azure Virtual Desktop from Microsoft itself. However, the main point is ease of use and management. "Windows 365 will make a big difference for companies that want to virtualize but can't do it-whether it's too expensive, too complex, or they don't have the expertise to do it," concluded McKelvey.
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