Microsoft now lets you rent a Windows PC in the cloud in more regions
Microsoft has a service called Windows 365 that lets companies rent Windows PCs in the cloud and access them from any modern device, be it an Android phone, an iPad, a MacBook, or dedicated devices like Microsoft's own Windows 365 Link. Today, the company announced that the service is now available in more regions, giving users better access to their cloud-hosted PCs.
The latest region to join the list where Windows 365 is available is the Brazil South region. Having Windows 365 hosted closer to your location enables several benefits, such as reduced latency and support for regional data residency requirements. Like with cloud gaming services, the closer you are to the server, the more responsive and fast your experience gets.
A Cloud PC is a highly available, optimized, and scalable virtual machine providing end users with a rich Windows desktop experience. It’s hosted in the Windows 365 service and is accessible from anywhere, on any device.
While Brazil South was previously available as an exception for certain users, now all companies and users who are eligible for Windows 365 can access it. Upon provisioning Windows 365, administrators can select Multi-Region Selection, which will place cloud PCs in the best region. Microsoft has dedicated documentation for those who use Microsoft Hosted Network (MHN) and Azure Network Connection (ANC).
Unfortunately for regular users, Windows 365 remains unavailable for consumers. It requires an Intune license, Windows E3, and Microsoft Entra ID P1. Therefore, those who want to have a PC in the cloud have to rely on third-party services.
You can find more information about Windows 365 in
the official documentation. The service currently operates in 31 regions, and the full list of supported countries and areas is available
here.
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