The hybrid computing revolution is here with Windows! 365!
Microsoft Inspire 2021 the most important annual event for Partners, It has not gone unnoticed by any of the attendees. After announcing the launch of the new service PC with Windows 365 on the cloud, those of Redmond have wanted to set a disruptive precedent for personal and business computing with which to empower and promote work solutions in the cloud.
But, What exactly is this service? Let's see
What is Windows 365?
Windows 365 is Microsoft's new operating system that runs in the cloud. This new service will allow us to connect to our Windows 10 o Windows 11 from anywhere and without taking into account our devices, including Mac, iPad, Linux y Android; at the same time that we enjoy all the applications, data or settings virtually as if we were doing it from our personal or corporate desktop.
Inspired by Azure virtual desktops, Windows 365 wants to simplify the virtualization experience for the user by allowing control of all kinds of details in an easy and intuitive way, from which it will be accessed through a remote desktop program or an HTML5 browser.
Windows Features and Benefits 365:
1) Scalability and flexibility are one of the main advantages that Windows offers 365, allowing users to configure the size, CPU and RAM of your PC in the cloud according to your needs, thus virtualizing your sessions on the servers. This versatility will be a direct benefit to all users and IT departments., being able to expand or reduce its processing and storage capacity.
2) Simplicity. Its easy administration and instant start-up give users the opportunity to work in the same way that they left their previous sessions without needing to have previous experience in this virtualization. IT Departments will be able to continue managing, implementing or deploying the configuration of any PC in the same way that they have done so far.
3) Security. Microsoft wanted to develop with W365, a service that integrates the maximum security guarantees for end users and corporations, supported by the principles of Zero Trust with which to host information in the cloud and not on devices, taking advantage of the full potential offered by security solutions in Azure, while integrating two-factor authentication for greater security assurance.
Migration and work to the cloud will allow many institutions to avoid security breaches in their data and resources hosted on local computers, being easily vulnerable to security attacks.
As Satya Nadella explained, President and CEO of Microsoft during his presentation at Inspire “Así como las aplicaciones se llevaron a la nube con SaaSEl Software como Servicio (SaaS) es un modelo de distribución de software que permite a los usuarios acceder a aplicaciones a través de Internet. En lugar de instalar y mantener programas en sus dispositivos, los usuarios pueden utilizar soluciones alojadas en la nube, lo que facilita la colaboración y reduce costos. Este enfoque se ha vuelto popular en diversas industrias, ofreciendo flexibilidad y escalabilidad a empresas de todos los tamaños...., now we are uploading the operating system to the cloud, to give companies greater flexibility and a safe way to train their work teams to be more productive and more connected regardless of their location ".
¿Windows 365 is compatible with other Microsoft applications?
Yes! Windows 365 is compatible with your other Microsoft business applications 365 (like Word, Planner o SharePoint), con Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power Platform and all the company's solutions.
Price, Windows plans and release 365:
Windows is expected 365 is officially available to all institutions on 2 August under a monthly subscription model per user.
So far Microsoft has not detailed more information about its subscription plans, the operating system is known to be designed for companies of any size, from sole proprietorships to large corporations. Despite this, it is estimated that one of the simplest units, with 2 vCPUs, 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage for more sporadic and limited use of M365 and Adobe Reader programs, it will have a cost of $ 31 by year. my.
Long live the PC
Needless to say, Windows 365 it will be a revolution for companies in terms of equipment cost reduction, extending the life of computers by allowing them to work with multiple devices. Therefore, if performance was one of the most important factors, IT teams will now look for ergonomics related issues, the durability or costs of the equipment.
