{"id":4651,"date":"2021-09-07T07:47:39","date_gmt":"2021-09-07T12:47:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/blog\/?p=4651"},"modified":"2021-09-03T16:57:14","modified_gmt":"2021-09-03T21:57:14","slug":"windows-365-faq-what-business-leaders-should-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/blog\/windows-365-faq-what-business-leaders-should-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Windows 365 FAQ: What Business Leaders Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"MicrosoftIt\u2019s starting to look like the future of work for many of us will involve a mix of on-site and remote activities<\/a>. Approximately half (52 percent of office employees in the U.S. express a preference for a hybrid approach, according to the Gensler Research Institute<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Many enterprise organizations (81 percent) have either already deployed a hybrid model or are in the process of adopting one, according to a recent report from Microsoft<\/a>. Noting that shift in strategy, in July 2021, the supplier revealed a new solution that offers a cloud-delivered personalized PC experience across devices: Windows 365<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith Windows 365, we\u2019re creating a new category: the Cloud PC,\u201d said Satya Nadella, chairman and CEO of Microsoft, in a Microsoft News Center article<\/a>. \u201cJust like applications were brought to the cloud with SaaS, we are now bringing the operating system to the cloud, providing organizations with greater flexibility and a secure way to empower their workforce to be more productive and connected, regardless of location.\u201d<\/p>\n

If the launch of Windows 365<\/a> has piqued your interest and you\u2019re wondering whether you should look into it for your business, here\u2019s some essential info to consider about the new offering and how it can potentially benefit your organization.<\/p>\n

What Is Windows 365 and How Does It Work?<\/h2>\n

A Windows 365 Cloud PC allows end users to access a personalized PC experience \u2013 including apps, files and settings \u2013 on any device. This product goes beyond the concept of delivering applications via the cloud to provide an entire operating system (Windows 10 or Windows 11<\/a>) and virtual desktop<\/a> from the Microsoft cloud, according to the Microsoft News Center.<\/p>\n

What Is Windows 365 Enterprise?<\/h2>\n

Windows 365 Enterprise caters to larger companies that want to manage cloud PCs with Microsoft Endpoint Manager for an unlimited number of end users and leverage integration with other Microsoft solutions and services. Visit Microsoft\u2019s website for details about Microsoft Enterprise plans<\/a>.<\/p>\n

What Is Windows 365 Business?<\/h2>\n

Windows 365 Business is geared toward small and midsized companies seeking a streamlined way to purchase, launch and manage cloud PCs for up to 300 end users, according to Microsoft. The solution allows small businesses to contain costs on a per-user level while maintaining optimal levels of cybersecurity<\/a>. Visit Microsoft\u2019s website for details about Windows 365 Business plans<\/a>.<\/p>\n

How Can Windows 365 Potentially Benefit My Business?<\/h2>\n

The main advantage of utilizing Windows 365 is giving your team members the ability to access a virtual desktop with their settings, apps and data from various devices via the cloud. This supports flexibility and productivity for distributed workforces and companies leveraging hybrid work strategies.<\/p>\n

Other notable features and benefits include the following:<\/p>\n