Is Microsoft Cloud PC set for an imminent launch?
Users will soon be able to run Windows and Office 365 apps remotely
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Microsoftwill likely unveil its upcomingPC-as-a-Serviceoffering at its annual Inspire partner conference according to new details regarding one of the sessions that will be held at the event.
AsreportedbyZDNet, one of the sessions scheduled for the event on July 15 is titled “What’s Next in End-User Computing”. However, what makes this session on Microsoft’s cloud solution forhybrid workinteresting is the fact that the company’s director of product management for cloud managed desktops Scott Manchester will be one of the speakers.
As the software giant’s MicrosoftCloud PCservice will provide users with a managedMicrosoft 365experience, it’s fitting that the other speaker at the session will be Wangui McKelvey who is the general manager of the Apps & Endpoints business within the Microsoft 365 portfolio.
Microsoft Cloud PC
Microsoft’s new Cloud PC service first came to light last summer whenZDNetdiscovered a job description that contained details on the project.
For those unfamiliar,Microsoft Cloud PCwill allow users to access a Windows desktop andOffice 365software remotely while their desktop or laptop can serve as athin client. While the service shares some similarities to Windows Virtual Desktop, it differs due to the fact that customers will be charged a flat rate per user as opposed to paying based on the resources they consume.
Back in February, it was revealed that Microsoft will offer several differentservice plansfor Cloud PC with different levels of performance and storage capacity available.
With Microsoft Inspire 2021 scheduled to begin with Satya Nadella’s keynote speech on Wednesday, July 14, we’ll soon know even more about how Cloud PC will work and the kind of functionality the service will offer.
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After working with the TechRadar Pro team for the last several years, Anthony is now the security and networking editor at Tom’s Guide where he covers everything from data breaches and ransomware gangs to the best way to cover your whole home or business with Wi-Fi. When not writing, you can find him tinkering with PCs and game consoles, managing cables and upgrading his smart home.
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