Windows 365 Cloud PC Services
Windows 365 Cloud PCs put a full Windows desktop in the cloud — streamed to any device, managed like any other Microsoft 365 service.
Discuss Windows 365 Cloud PCsOverview
Microsoft Windows 365 is a Cloud PC service that streams a complete Windows desktop — including applications, files, and settings — to any device from the cloud. Each user gets their own personal, persistent Cloud PC that runs on Azure infrastructure but is delivered as a simple Microsoft 365 subscription. It is not a shared server or a pooled session — it is a dedicated Windows desktop assigned to a specific person.
Windows 365 Cloud PCs make sense for specific scenarios: secure remote access for hybrid workers who need a full Windows desktop from any device, contractors or temporary staff who need corporate desktop access without provisioning physical hardware, BYOD programs where personal devices need secure access to a managed Windows environment, and organizations that want to centralize desktop management without traditional VDI complexity.
But Cloud PCs are not the right solution for every organization or every user. For many businesses, well-managed physical laptops with Microsoft Intune and cloud-based management provide a better experience at lower cost. We help you evaluate whether Windows 365 Cloud PCs are the right approach for your specific needs — and if they are, we deploy, configure, and manage them.
What We Do
Windows 365 Cloud PC Assessment
We evaluate whether Windows 365 Cloud PCs are the right fit for your organization — comparing Cloud PCs against managed physical laptops, Azure Virtual Desktop, and remote access VPNs based on your use cases, budget, and user requirements.
Cloud PC Deployment & Licensing
We handle the full deployment of Windows 365 Cloud PCs — selecting the right Cloud PC size (vCPU, RAM, storage) for each user role, configuring licensing, and provisioning Cloud PCs through the Microsoft 365 admin center.
Microsoft 365 Integration
We integrate Cloud PCs with your existing Microsoft 365 environment — Microsoft Entra ID for identity, Intune for device management, conditional access for security, and Microsoft Defender for endpoint protection.
Secure Remote Access Configuration
We configure Cloud PC access policies so that users can connect from any device — corporate laptops, personal devices, tablets, or web browsers — while enforcing multi-factor authentication, conditional access, and device compliance checks.
Application & Profile Management
We configure Cloud PCs with the applications, policies, and settings each user role needs — using Intune and Microsoft 365 to deliver a managed, consistent desktop experience that persists across sessions.
Ongoing Cloud PC Management
We provide ongoing management of Cloud PC environments — monitoring usage, managing licenses, applying updates, troubleshooting user issues, and adjusting configurations as business needs change.
When It Makes Sense
This service is the right fit when:
- You have remote or hybrid workers who need a full Windows desktop from any device, including personal computers or tablets
- You have contractors or temporary staff who need corporate desktop access without provisioning and shipping physical hardware
- You want to centralize desktop management and reduce the overhead of managing physical laptops for every user
- You have compliance requirements that mandate corporate data does not reside on endpoint devices — Cloud PCs keep data in the cloud, not on the local device
- You are implementing a BYOD program and need users to access a managed Windows desktop from their personal devices
- You are already invested in Microsoft 365 and want a cloud desktop solution that integrates natively with your existing environment
What Can Go Wrong
Common pitfalls to avoid:
- Deploying Cloud PCs for users who would be better served by a well-managed physical laptop — Cloud PCs add per-user subscription costs that physical endpoints do not
- Not properly sizing Cloud PCs — choosing a size with too little RAM or vCPU for the user's workload, causing poor performance
- Assuming Cloud PCs eliminate endpoint security needs — the device used to access the Cloud PC still needs protection, and conditional access must be configured
- Not integrating Cloud PCs with Intune and Entra ID, leaving them unmanaged and outside your security policies
- Over-provisioning Cloud PC sizes for users who only need basic productivity applications, wasting licensing budget
Alternatives to Consider
This service is not always the right answer. Depending on your situation, these alternatives may be more appropriate:
- For most knowledge workers, a well-managed physical laptop with Microsoft Intune and Microsoft 365 provides a better experience at lower cost than a Cloud PC
- For remote access to specific applications rather than a full desktop, VPN or secure remote access tools may be simpler and less expensive
- For organizations that have moved applications to SaaS platforms, Cloud PCs may be unnecessary — users can access applications through a browser
- For scenarios requiring pooled, multi-session desktops rather than dedicated personal desktops, Azure Virtual Desktop may be more cost-effective than Windows 365
Frequently Asked Questions
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