When it was announced in July 0f 2021, Microsoft defined its 365 offering as Windows 365 as follows:
Windows 365 Cloud PC combines the power and security of the cloud with the versatility and simplicity of the PC. From contractors and interns to software developers and industrial designers, Windows 365 enables a variety of new scenarios for the new world of work. As Microsoft 365 continues to gain acceptance across the U.S. market, the tech titan continues to add enhancements and feature updates – both planned and in response to user feedback. Windows 365 is now preparing to add several helpful 2022 updates to its popular cloud PC offering.
Explaining the mindset behind the additions to 365 at a meeting in April, Microsoft’s Wangui McKelvey stated, “As companies look to adopt more permanent hybrid work strategies, new integrated features are needed to enable more flexible ways of working. We’re bringing the power of the cloud and familiarity of the PC together, giving people an even more seamless Windows experience without sacrificing security.”
Summary of 2022 Updates
The following Windows 365 updates were announced, although Microsoft did not indicate an arrival date.
- Windows 365 App: This new native app for Windows will allow users to access their Cloud PC from the Start toggle or the Taskbar.
- Windows 365 Boot: This new feature will permit users designate their Cloud PC as primary on their physical PC – and sign into it directly.
- Windows 365 Switch:This intriguing new feature will allow users to switch between their Cloud PC and local PC more intuitively, utilizing Task View from the taskbar, common keyboard shortcuts, a mouse/touchpad, or gestures. Look for the Taskbar to be renamed “Task Switcher” as the app evolves.
- Windows 365 Offline: One of the more interesting 2022 updates, this feature will allow users to access their Cloud PC even when offline, automatically synching data once the user logs back into the system.
How Can Windows 365 Help Your Small Business?
No matter how bright and shiny the 2022 updates may be, they will do you no good if you – as a small business owner – do not understand how Windows 365 Cloud PC can help your business overall. Here are some quick bullet points to help you understand the benefits of the service for your company:
- Remote users can securely pick up where they left off no matter where they sit down to work. This will help to boost productivity, as every device they use will provide the trademark personalized Windows experience without the need to go back and forth or move data.
- Managers and executives can easily monitor remote devices via windows365.microsoft.com.
- Users can easily streamline and coordinate popular business apps, custom and line-of-business apps, and all data and content regardless of the source.
- SMB owners can minimize security risks by storing and securing information in the cloud, not on individual devices subject to loss, theft, or damage.
- Established per user allows companies to stay within a planned budget.
Windows 365 can help you to streamline processes and manage budgets. You may be able to further exploit these cost savings and efficiencies by working with a local Sarasota managed services company. Alliance IT employs top IT professionals and maintains the latest in hardware and software platforms to allow small businesses to achieve economies of scale and benefit from capabilities they would not otherwise have access to purchasing.
Call Alliance IT today for an initial consultation about how we can help your Sarasota company.
