Windows PCs as a service is now a real thing. Microsoft announced Windows 365 Cloud PC: a way to run Windows on a private, secure, virtual machine and access it using practically any type of device from anywhere you can connect to the internet. This is a big deal.
Depending upon how you package your system, pricing runs from $20-$160 monthly. It may sound expensive, but remember: you never replace the computer, never need to upgrade any parts, it never breaks, and you can provision an entire PC with the press of a button. Yes, there are some downsides, but this is a big deal.
Take a minute to explore what this is, then think about where this is going. It’s a perfect solution for a hybrid workforce, although quite an imperfect solution for road warriors. Still… it’s a big deal.
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About Shelly Palmer
Shelly Palmer is the Professor of Advanced Media in Residence at Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and CEO of The Palmer Group, a consulting practice that helps Fortune 500 companies with AI strategy, implementation and governance, as well as technology, media and marketing. Named one of LinkedIn’s Top Voices in Technology, he is a bestselling author, covers tech and business for Fox 5’s Good Day New York, is a regular commentator on CNN, and writes the popular daily business blog Think About This. Follow @shellypalmer or visit shellypalmer.com.