As Microsoft is kicking off its Ignite 2023 conference this morning, the company detailed several updates coming to Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop. These enhancements aim to improve the productivity of IT administrators and employees in enterprise environments. “Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop are cloud-based solutions that allow you to access your Windows...
Windows 365 Cloud PCs are tailored to meet the dynamic needs of users. The platform combines the versatility of the cloud with the power and familiarity of Windows, offering a unique virtual desktop experience. With Windows 365, IT professionals can easily provision and manage Cloud PCs, providing access to a personalized Windows experience from virtually any device. This flexibility is essential for supporting remote work, simplifying IT management, and ensuring consistent productivity across various locations and devices. Windows 365 integrates seamlessly with Microsoft 365, enhancing its functionality and enabling a cohesive ecosystem for business applications and collaboration.
Security is at the core of Windows 365, making it an ideal solution for organizations that need to prioritize data protection and regulatory compliance. It leverages Microsoft's advanced security technologies to safeguard data and provide a secure virtual desktop environment. Windows 365 benefits from multi-factor authentication, end-to-end encryption, and regular security updates, ensuring a robust defense against cyberthreats. Additionally, IT administrators gain extensive control over their cloud environment with features like policy management, user access controls, and detailed analytics. This level of administrative control and security compliance makes Windows 365 a top choice for businesses looking to embrace cloud computing while maintaining a high standard of data security and regulatory adherence.
To strengthen security measures for businesses, Microsoft has introduced Intune Endpoint Privilege Management support for Windows 365 devices. The latest release gives IT administrators the ability to manage application elevations on Windows 365 Cloud PCs with Endpoint Privilege Management. Microsoft Intune Endpoint Privilege Management is a solution that allows organizations to manage the elevation of…
Microsoft has partnered with Motorola to launch an enhanced Windows 365 App experience for Android devices. The new built-in feature is designed to enable seamless connectivity between Lenovo ThinkPhone and Windows 365 Cloud PCs. Microsoft launched the Windows 365 app in public preview in March this year. It allows users to directly access their Cloud…
Key Takeaways: Microsoft has unveiled an ambitious new chapter in its partnership with none other than VMware. The company announced today a new solution that blends the Windows 365 service seamlessly into VMware Horizon Cloud. VMware Horizon Cloud is a managed Desktop-as-a-service (DaaS) that allows organizations to provide virtual desktops and applications to end users….
Microsoft has announced the public preview of its Windows 365 Switch service. The new offering allows users to switch between their Windows 365 Cloud PC and physical device on Windows 11. “Windows 365 Switch provides the ability to easily move between a Windows 365 Cloud PC and the local desktop using the same familiar keyboard…
Microsoft has released the July 2023 update for its Windows 365 Enterprise service. The company announced that the new Move Cloud PC feature is now generally available for commercial customers. Microsoft first released the Move Cloud PC feature in public preview back in June. It enables administrators to move their Windows 365 Cloud PCs to…
Microsoft has added support for new system-based alerts in public preview for Windows 365 Enterprise customers. The new feature enables IT admins to keep track of Windows 365 Cloud PCs that are in a grace period. With this release, the Windows 365 IT admin alerts feature triggers an email when a Cloud PC enters the…
Last Update: Jul 07, 2023
Microsoft announced yesterday the general availability of its Windows 365 Frontline service. The new offering launched in public preview in April, allowing organizations to offer Cloud PCs to frontline, shift, and part-time workers. With Windows 365 Frontline, customers can purchase a certain number of Cloud PC licenses that can be shared among different employees. The…
Microsoft could be working to launch a consumer version of its Windows 365 Cloud PC service. According to a new report from Windows Central, the company unveiled its plans in an internal document released to the public as part of Microsoft’s legal battle with the Federal Trade Commission. Microsoft introduced its Windows 365 offering back…
Microsoft has released a new update for its Windows 365 Enterprise service. The company detailed a new feature that allows IT admins to move their Cloud PCs to a new region or Azure network connection (ANC). “By editing a provisioning policy, you can move existing Cloud PCs from their current region or Azure network connection…