Tom Hickling
@tomhickling.com
Principal Product Manager and Architect of Windows Cloud at Microsoft
Context-based redirections in #Windows365 are now in public preview.
Adapt clipboard, drive, printer & USB redirections to real signals like device compliance, user/group, network. techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows...
Adapt clipboard, drive, printer & USB redirections to real signals like device compliance, user/group, network. techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows...
Adaptive data protection with context-based redirections in Windows 365, now in public preview
New contextual policy controls to help organizations better protect their data in Windows 365
techcommunity.microsoft.com
June 8, 2026 at 11:04 PM
Context-based redirections in #Windows365 are now in public preview.
Adapt clipboard, drive, printer & USB redirections to real signals like device compliance, user/group, network. techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows...
Adapt clipboard, drive, printer & USB redirections to real signals like device compliance, user/group, network. techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows...
Lots of new features appearing in #Windows365 today:
- Developer optimised image in preview
- 32 vCPU #CPC
- GPU "Select" offering
- Windows365 for agents is now generally available
- Snapshot-based reset for Windows 365 Flex in preview, and much more
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- Developer optimised image in preview
- 32 vCPU #CPC
- GPU "Select" offering
- Windows365 for agents is now generally available
- Snapshot-based reset for Windows 365 Flex in preview, and much more
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows...
Made for developers and agents, Windows 365 at Build 2026
Windows 365 updates: ready‑to‑code Cloud PCs, flexible compute, and a secured execution environment for agents
techcommunity.microsoft.com
June 2, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Lots of new features appearing in #Windows365 today:
- Developer optimised image in preview
- 32 vCPU #CPC
- GPU "Select" offering
- Windows365 for agents is now generally available
- Snapshot-based reset for Windows 365 Flex in preview, and much more
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows...
- Developer optimised image in preview
- 32 vCPU #CPC
- GPU "Select" offering
- Windows365 for agents is now generally available
- Snapshot-based reset for Windows 365 Flex in preview, and much more
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows...
Are you using #AzureVirtualDesktop with #FSLogix user profiles, on #AzureFiles storage and waiting for the GA support of Entra only identities? Well wait no more:
azure.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/a...
azure.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/a...
Azure Files Entra-Only identities: Advancing cloud-native identity and security | Microsoft Azure Blog
Learn how Entra-Only identities for Azure Files SMB simplify access, remove on‑premises dependencies, and strengthen cloud‑native security.
azure.microsoft.com
May 20, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Are you using #AzureVirtualDesktop with #FSLogix user profiles, on #AzureFiles storage and waiting for the GA support of Entra only identities? Well wait no more:
azure.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/a...
azure.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/a...
#Autopilot Device Preparation Policies are now generally available with #Windows365. Ensure your applications are installed and scripts are run before the #CloudPC is considered "provisioned":
learn.microsoft.com/en-us/window...
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What's new in Windows 365 Enterprise
Find out what's new in Windows 365 Enterprise
learn.microsoft.com
May 12, 2026 at 8:38 AM
#Autopilot Device Preparation Policies are now generally available with #Windows365. Ensure your applications are installed and scripts are run before the #CloudPC is considered "provisioned":
learn.microsoft.com/en-us/window...
learn.microsoft.com/en-us/window...
Now in public preview: #AzureVirtualDesktop redundant TCP support for RDP Multipath.
With this update, Azure Virtual Desktop expands Multipath capabilities by introducing support for redundant TCP standby transport paths alongside existing UDP paths.
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With this update, Azure Virtual Desktop expands Multipath capabilities by introducing support for redundant TCP standby transport paths alongside existing UDP paths.
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/azurevi...
Announcing public preview of redundant TCP support for RDP Multipath for Azure Virtual Desktop
RDP Multipath now includes redundant TCP support to improve connectivity across enterprise networks.
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April 21, 2026 at 6:19 PM
Now in public preview: #AzureVirtualDesktop redundant TCP support for RDP Multipath.
With this update, Azure Virtual Desktop expands Multipath capabilities by introducing support for redundant TCP standby transport paths alongside existing UDP paths.
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/azurevi...
With this update, Azure Virtual Desktop expands Multipath capabilities by introducing support for redundant TCP standby transport paths alongside existing UDP paths.
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/azurevi...
Now in public preview, the new Windows 365 monitoring and reporting platform.
This new reporting tooling consolidates multiple important data sets related to your #Windows365 environment.
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This new reporting tooling consolidates multiple important data sets related to your #Windows365 environment.
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Introducing the New Windows 365 Monitoring and Reporting Platform
Now in public preview a new Windows 365 reporting and monitoring platform with contextual, end‑to‑end visibility designed for faster, deeper analysis.
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April 9, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Now in public preview, the new Windows 365 monitoring and reporting platform.
This new reporting tooling consolidates multiple important data sets related to your #Windows365 environment.
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows...
This new reporting tooling consolidates multiple important data sets related to your #Windows365 environment.
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows...
#Windows365 continues its global expansion. Today we announce that #Frontline shared mode is now available from three additional #Azure regions: Brazil South, Italy North and West Europe.
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Windows 365 Frontline in shared mode now available in Brazil South, Italy North, and West Europe
Now live: W365 Frontline Shared Mode expands to Brazil, Italy and Netherlands—bringing Cloud PCs closer to end users!
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April 1, 2026 at 8:53 AM
#Windows365 continues its global expansion. Today we announce that #Frontline shared mode is now available from three additional #Azure regions: Brazil South, Italy North and West Europe.
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#Windows365 Frontline in shared mode is now available in even more new Azure regions.
Today we have added New Zealand North, Mexico Central, Poland Central and Sweden Central.
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Today we have added New Zealand North, Mexico Central, Poland Central and Sweden Central.
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Windows 365 Frontline in shared mode expands to Mexico Central, Poland Central, Sweden Central, New Zealand North and West Europe
Now live: W365 Frontline Shared Mode expands to Mexico, Poland, Sweden & New Zealand North —bringing Cloud PCs closer to users!
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March 26, 2026 at 8:17 PM
#Windows365 Frontline in shared mode is now available in even more new Azure regions.
Today we have added New Zealand North, Mexico Central, Poland Central and Sweden Central.
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows...
Today we have added New Zealand North, Mexico Central, Poland Central and Sweden Central.
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows...
#Windows365 Multi-region selection is now available in the US Government Community Cloud. This brings the same enhanced resiliency and residency capabilities to GCC. All the details are here: techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows...
Announcing Multi-Region Selection for Windows 365 in Government Community Cloud
Multi‑Region Selection is now available for Windows 365 in GCC & GCC-High, delivering built‑in resiliency with Microsoft Hosted Network.
techcommunity.microsoft.com
March 25, 2026 at 9:34 AM
#Windows365 Multi-region selection is now available in the US Government Community Cloud. This brings the same enhanced resiliency and residency capabilities to GCC. All the details are here: techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows...
#Windows365 is now available in the US Government Cloud Texas region.
This provides Government Community Cloud customers another location to deploy #CloudPCs for their end users:
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows...
This provides Government Community Cloud customers another location to deploy #CloudPCs for their end users:
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows...
Windows 365 now available in US Gov Texas for US Government Community Cloud customers
GCC & GCC-High customers can now deploy Windows 365 Cloud PCs in US Gov Texas
techcommunity.microsoft.com
March 25, 2026 at 9:31 AM
#Windows365 is now available in the US Government Cloud Texas region.
This provides Government Community Cloud customers another location to deploy #CloudPCs for their end users:
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows...
This provides Government Community Cloud customers another location to deploy #CloudPCs for their end users:
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows...
#Windows365 is showing up where end users need it.
Windows 365 #Frontline Shared mode is now live in Norway East, France Central, and Spain Central. We’re continuing to push Cloud PCs closer to users, lower latency and data residency where it matters
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Windows 365 #Frontline Shared mode is now live in Norway East, France Central, and Spain Central. We’re continuing to push Cloud PCs closer to users, lower latency and data residency where it matters
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Windows 365 Frontline in shared mode expands to Norway East, France Central and Spain Central
W365 Frontline in Shared Mode lands in 3 new regions! Fast, secure Cloud PCs for frontline teams
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March 18, 2026 at 5:55 PM
#Windows365 is showing up where end users need it.
Windows 365 #Frontline Shared mode is now live in Norway East, France Central, and Spain Central. We’re continuing to push Cloud PCs closer to users, lower latency and data residency where it matters
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows...
Windows 365 #Frontline Shared mode is now live in Norway East, France Central, and Spain Central. We’re continuing to push Cloud PCs closer to users, lower latency and data residency where it matters
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows...
#Microsoft is simplifying the #CloudPC story.
Dev Box stopped onboarding net‑new customers. Existing users are fine.
Future developer innovation moves to #Windows365 — with GPU options, predictable pricing, and no extra licence cost:
learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/...
Dev Box stopped onboarding net‑new customers. Existing users are fine.
Future developer innovation moves to #Windows365 — with GPU options, predictable pricing, and no extra licence cost:
learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/...
Microsoft Dev Box and Windows 365 Update - Microsoft Dev Box
Discover how Microsoft Dev Box capabilities are transitioning to Windows 365, offering unified solutions for developers and IT admins starting in November 2025.
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March 16, 2026 at 10:15 AM
#Microsoft is simplifying the #CloudPC story.
Dev Box stopped onboarding net‑new customers. Existing users are fine.
Future developer innovation moves to #Windows365 — with GPU options, predictable pricing, and no extra licence cost:
learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/...
Dev Box stopped onboarding net‑new customers. Existing users are fine.
Future developer innovation moves to #Windows365 — with GPU options, predictable pricing, and no extra licence cost:
learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/...
#Windows365 expands globally again.
Today we announce that #Frontline is now supported in the Germany West Central and Switzerland North regions. Get your CloudPCs closer to your users and within set geographical boundaries. All the details are here: techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows...
Today we announce that #Frontline is now supported in the Germany West Central and Switzerland North regions. Get your CloudPCs closer to your users and within set geographical boundaries. All the details are here: techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows...
Frontline shared mode expands to Germany West Central & Switzerland North
Deploy shared Cloud PCs in new locations—Windows 365 Frontline Shared is now available in Germany West Central & Switzerland North
techcommunity.microsoft.com
March 9, 2026 at 4:46 PM
#Windows365 expands globally again.
Today we announce that #Frontline is now supported in the Germany West Central and Switzerland North regions. Get your CloudPCs closer to your users and within set geographical boundaries. All the details are here: techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows...
Today we announce that #Frontline is now supported in the Germany West Central and Switzerland North regions. Get your CloudPCs closer to your users and within set geographical boundaries. All the details are here: techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows...
Are you using or going to use #Windows Server 2025 #RemoteDesktopServices? Thinking about your user numbers, capacity and scaling? Check out our latest whitepaper providing this guidance:
Windows Server 2025 Capacity Planning Whitepaper
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Windows Server 2025 Capacity Planning Whitepaper
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Windows Server 2025 Remote Desktop Session Host Capacity Planning Whitepaper | Microsoft Community Hub
The Remote Desktop Session Host (RDSH) is a role service available on Windows Server 2025, which allows multiple...
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February 27, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Are you using or going to use #Windows Server 2025 #RemoteDesktopServices? Thinking about your user numbers, capacity and scaling? Check out our latest whitepaper providing this guidance:
Windows Server 2025 Capacity Planning Whitepaper
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Windows Server 2025 Capacity Planning Whitepaper
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Announcing two new hardware devices from #Asus and #Dell for connecting to #Windows365. Learn more about both of these in our latest blog
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Announcing new Cloud PC devices designed for Windows 365
When organizations move more workloads to the cloud, they can simplify their endpoint strategy—making it easier for IT to manage and scale. To help organizations on this journey, in 2024, Microsoft in...
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February 26, 2026 at 7:51 PM
Announcing two new hardware devices from #Asus and #Dell for connecting to #Windows365. Learn more about both of these in our latest blog
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blogs.windows.com/windowsexper...
Every Monday in March is #Microsoft #TechnicalTakeoff2026. Learn how we build resiliency into #AVD & #Windows365 & add-ons to improve your workload resiliency. Mon 2nd of March at 11:30 PST: "Resiliency with Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop"
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February 23, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Every Monday in March is #Microsoft #TechnicalTakeoff2026. Learn how we build resiliency into #AVD & #Windows365 & add-ons to improve your workload resiliency. Mon 2nd of March at 11:30 PST: "Resiliency with Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop"
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Are you using #Windows365 with Azure Network Connections (ANC)? After March 31st 2026, any new #Azure vNets you use with an ANC will no longer have outbound internet access enabled by default. Therefore read this article from Kathryn Jakubek to know more: techcommunity.microsoft.com/discussions/...
Azure Default Outbound Access Changes: Guidance for Windows 365 ANC Customers | Microsoft Community Hub
After March 31, 2026, newly created Azure Virtual Networks (VNets) will no longer have default outbound internet access enabled by default. Windows 365...
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February 12, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Are you using #Windows365 with Azure Network Connections (ANC)? After March 31st 2026, any new #Azure vNets you use with an ANC will no longer have outbound internet access enabled by default. Therefore read this article from Kathryn Jakubek to know more: techcommunity.microsoft.com/discussions/...
Are you using #AzureVirtualDesktop and likely to create a new #AzureVirtualNetwork after March 31st 2026? If yes then you need to be aware they will not support outbound internet access by default.
Kathryn Jakubek tells what you what need to know here: techcommunity.microsoft.com/discussions/...
Kathryn Jakubek tells what you what need to know here: techcommunity.microsoft.com/discussions/...
Azure’s Default Outbound Access Changes: Guidance for Azure Virtual Desktop Customers | Microsoft Community Hub
After March 31, 2026, newly created Azure Virtual Networks (VNets) will no longer have default outbound internet access (DOA) enabled by default. Azure...
techcommunity.microsoft.com
February 12, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Are you using #AzureVirtualDesktop and likely to create a new #AzureVirtualNetwork after March 31st 2026? If yes then you need to be aware they will not support outbound internet access by default.
Kathryn Jakubek tells what you what need to know here: techcommunity.microsoft.com/discussions/...
Kathryn Jakubek tells what you what need to know here: techcommunity.microsoft.com/discussions/...
#Windows365 is now available in #NewZealand.
Today we announce support for Windows365 form the #Azure New Zealand North region.
This is another example of meeting our customers where they are as we continue to expland the service.
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows...
Today we announce support for Windows365 form the #Azure New Zealand North region.
This is another example of meeting our customers where they are as we continue to expland the service.
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows...
Windows 365 now supported in New Zealand North
New Zealand North region joins Windows 365, enabling lower latency and stronger data residency for Cloud PC users.
techcommunity.microsoft.com
February 11, 2026 at 6:21 PM
#Windows365 is now available in #NewZealand.
Today we announce support for Windows365 form the #Azure New Zealand North region.
This is another example of meeting our customers where they are as we continue to expland the service.
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows...
Today we announce support for Windows365 form the #Azure New Zealand North region.
This is another example of meeting our customers where they are as we continue to expland the service.
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows...
You can now configure #RDP Shortpath via both Group Policy and #Intune policies for #AzureVirtualDesktop and #Windows365
Make your life easier with centralised management of these important connectivity settings.
All the details are here: techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/Windows...
Make your life easier with centralised management of these important connectivity settings.
All the details are here: techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/Windows...
Announcing general availability of RDP Shortpath configuration via GPO and Microsoft Intune
Centrally manage RDP Shortpath for Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365 using GPO and Intune
techcommunity.microsoft.com
January 28, 2026 at 10:05 PM
You can now configure #RDP Shortpath via both Group Policy and #Intune policies for #AzureVirtualDesktop and #Windows365
Make your life easier with centralised management of these important connectivity settings.
All the details are here: techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/Windows...
Make your life easier with centralised management of these important connectivity settings.
All the details are here: techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/Windows...
#Windows365 is now fully available in the #Brazil South #Azure region:
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows...
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Windows 365 now supported in Brazil South - Windows IT Pro Blog
Brazil South joins Windows 365’s supported regions, enabling lower latency and improved resiliency for Cloud PCs.
techcommunity.microsoft.com
January 26, 2026 at 10:13 PM
#Windows365 is now fully available in the #Brazil South #Azure region:
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows...
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows...
Last week we announced the preview of Regional host pools in #AVD
Today we are adding support for the Azure portal.
For customers in the preview when deploying host pools to Central US or East US 2 you will see a new Deployment Scope drop-down box:
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Today we are adding support for the Azure portal.
For customers in the preview when deploying host pools to Central US or East US 2 you will see a new Deployment Scope drop-down box:
aka.ms/avdregional
January 23, 2026 at 12:08 PM
Last week we announced the preview of Regional host pools in #AVD
Today we are adding support for the Azure portal.
For customers in the preview when deploying host pools to Central US or East US 2 you will see a new Deployment Scope drop-down box:
aka.ms/avdregional
Today we are adding support for the Azure portal.
For customers in the preview when deploying host pools to Central US or East US 2 you will see a new Deployment Scope drop-down box:
aka.ms/avdregional
Azure Virtual Desktop now supports regional host pools—boosting resilience & data sovereignty by storing metadata in your chosen Azure region. Public preview live in East US 2 & Central US. Get ready for global rollout! Details: aka.ms/avdregional #AzureVirtualDesktop #AVD
Now in public preview: Azure Virtual Desktop regional host pools - Azure Virtual Desktop Blog
In order to increase resilience Azure Virtual Desktop is enabling new regional host pools
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January 12, 2026 at 9:36 PM
Azure Virtual Desktop now supports regional host pools—boosting resilience & data sovereignty by storing metadata in your chosen Azure region. Public preview live in East US 2 & Central US. Get ready for global rollout! Details: aka.ms/avdregional #AzureVirtualDesktop #AVD
Significant resiliency and data sovereignty enhancements landing for #Windows365 Microsoft Hosted Network. As Windows 365 and Azure expand globally, these improvements rethink how region selection and availability should operate, as part of the service: techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows...
Introducing resiliency improvements with Microsoft Hosted Network - Windows IT Pro Blog
Increase resilience for your Cloud PC estate by using the latest innovations within Microsoft Hosted Network networks
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December 17, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Significant resiliency and data sovereignty enhancements landing for #Windows365 Microsoft Hosted Network. As Windows 365 and Azure expand globally, these improvements rethink how region selection and availability should operate, as part of the service: techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows...
#Windows365 #Reserve is GA
Reserve is a new offering that supports a user’s productivity when their physical device is unavailable or short-term access is needed by providing them with quick & secure access to work resources via a temporary Cloud PC. blogs.windows.com/windowsexper...
Reserve is a new offering that supports a user’s productivity when their physical device is unavailable or short-term access is needed by providing them with quick & secure access to work resources via a temporary Cloud PC. blogs.windows.com/windowsexper...
Preparing for what’s next: Windows security and resiliency innovations help organizations mitigate risks, recover faster and prepare for the era of AI
Today, we introduced agentic platform and cloud-powered flexibility capabilities into Windows that bring together human creativity and intelligent agents.
To fully embrace these ag
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November 18, 2025 at 4:39 PM
#Windows365 #Reserve is GA
Reserve is a new offering that supports a user’s productivity when their physical device is unavailable or short-term access is needed by providing them with quick & secure access to work resources via a temporary Cloud PC. blogs.windows.com/windowsexper...
Reserve is a new offering that supports a user’s productivity when their physical device is unavailable or short-term access is needed by providing them with quick & secure access to work resources via a temporary Cloud PC. blogs.windows.com/windowsexper...