Welcome to the 226th edition of the Windows 365 Community newsletter! This week, we bring you the latest Windows 365 news, free events, and expert tips & tricks from the world of Cloud PC.
AVD vs Windows 365 DOESN’T Matter…But THIS Does
In this video, Dean Cefola breaks down exactly how to place users on AVD or Windows 365 by using six clear personas and three simple placement questions. He shows how experience, workload, and cost models determine the right fit – from bank tellers on pooled AVD to project managers on Cloud PCs and even AI agents billed per hour. It’s a fast, practical guide that helps admins avoid overspending and confidently map every workload to the right platform.
Windows 365 for External Contractors: Secure Access Without Trusting the Device
In this article, Erik Moreau explains how Windows 365 lets contractors work securely from unmanaged devices by shifting all corporate data and applications into a Microsoft‑managed Cloud PC. He highlights that organizations can block local storage, restrict redirection features, enforce Intune and Defender policies, and use Conditional Access to evaluate sign‑in risk before sessions begin. The result is fast onboarding, instant offboarding, and a far stronger security posture when working with external staff.
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