Microsoft launches "Windows 365" ~ Lowest monthly fee from 2,720 yen / 1 user

On August 2 (local time), Microsoft began offering Windows 365. A solution that combines the power and security of the cloud with the versatility and simplicity of a PC to support diverse work styles.

"Windows 365" is a solution that allows remote access to Windows 10 and Windows 11 (generally available later this year) virtual environments running on the company's cloud service "Azure". It is the same as a general PC in that you can install necessary business applications and independently developed core business applications, and store data and content, but as long as you have an internet connection and a modern web browser, you can use it in any location, device, and OS type. It is characterized by being able to access the usual work environment regardless of the type of work and resume work from where it was previously interrupted.

It is also attractive that you can easily set up and manage a cloud PC at "windows365.microsoft.com". Anyone can easily get started without the specialized knowledge that has always been associated with desktop virtualization.

Evaluation version application screen. A work or school account (AAD) is required instead of a personal "Microsoft account" Easy setup and management of a cloud PC with "windows365.microsoft.com" Log in to the cloud PC. Access to local resources is also possible English UI in the initial state. It would be nice to have it in Japanese if necessary. Saved settings, apps, and data are retained, and connections can be made with a remote desktop (RDP) client that allows you to start from where you left off the next time you connect. Depending on the plan, desktop versions of "Office", "OneDrive", and "Teams" are preinstalled, and the top plans of each edition also support "Visual Studio", "Power BI", and "Dynamics 365".

For "Windows 365 Business", the price starts from 3,260 yen per user per month (1vCPU, 2GB RAM, 64GB storage. Prices are shown excluding tax). There is a limit on the amount of outbound (transmitted) data to maintain service quality (12GB on the cheapest plan), but it is basically a flat rate and the cost is easy to predict. It is also possible to change the plan, and it is possible to use it with reasonably low specs on a daily basis, and to increase the virtual CPU and memory during busy periods.

Both "Windows 365 Business" and "Windows 365 Enterprise" have three plans: Basic, Standard, and Premium. In addition to "Office", "OneDrive" and "Teams", the upper plan supports "Visual Studio" etc. A plan that can be used with "Windows 365 Business". From 3,260 yen per user per month

In addition, if you use it with "Windows 10 Pro", you can receive a discount from the "Windows Hybrid Benefit" (up to 16% OFF), so you can start from 2,720 yen per user per month. If you want to try it for the time being, you can also try it for free for 2 months (60 days).