To put it simply, Windows 365 is a cloud-based virtual desktop solution which provide users with their own Cloud PC which is accessible from almost any device with an internet connection no matter if you’re located in UK or abroad and includes Windows, macOS, Chrome OS, Linux and other modern browsers.
It provides for a virtualized computing experience securely streamed straight from Microsoft Azure’s Public Cloud.

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Windows 365 Editions

Windows 365 comes in Business or Enterprise edition but depending on which you choose you must ensure you are sufficiently licensed

Windows 11 Business EditionWindows 10 Business Edition
  • for smaller organizations (up to 300 users)
  • Requires Windows 365 subscription licence
  • for smaller organizations (up to 300 users)
  • Requires Windows 365 subscription licence
Windows 11 Enterprise EditionWindows 10 Enterprise Edition
  • for smaller and large organizations
  • Requires Windows 11 Enterprise licence
  • Requires Azure Active Directory P1 licence
  • Compatible with Microsoft Endpoint Manager (requires EMS licence)
  • Integrates with Azure Active Directory
  • Integrates with Microsoft Defender (requires licence)
  • for smaller and large organizations
  • Requires Windows 10 Enterprise licence
  • Requires Azure Active Directory P1 licence
  • Compatible with Microsoft Endpoint Manager (requires EMS licence)
  • Integrates with Azure Active Directory
    – Integrates with Microsoft Defender (requires licence)

Windows 365 Pricing, Licensing and Support

Windows 365 is charged on a per user/month basis. Cost vary depending on spec with the lowest spec being 2vCPU with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage and the highest spec consists of 8vCPUs with 32GB RAM and 512GB storage

TIP: additional costs may apply based on network usage!

Microsoft do provide support for Windows 365 but only at an infrastructure deployment level. User support and day-to-day IT maintenance is the responsibility of the business to support.

Summary

To summarise, Windows 365 is a quick solution which comes in two editions ‘Businesses’ and ‘Enterprise’. Business edition is specifically for use within smaller London and UK companies (up to 300 users) while Enterprise edition is for larger companies without user limits. Functionality is limited unless you choose the Enterprise edition which requires a number of licences. Windows 365 is designed for simplicity, however should you need flexibility then you may be better looking at Azure Virtual desktop instead.
For more information, please contact us and a member of our team will be happy to help