Microsoft is expanding its Windows 365 Cloud PC program with new devices from ASUS and Dell, designed to deliver a cloud-based Windows experience. The initiative aims to simplify endpoint management for organizations and reduce security risks by shifting workloads to the cloud.
The new devices include the ASUS NUC 16 for Windows 365, a mini-PC with a compact 0.7L design, and a compact, fanless PC from Dell. Both are intended to connect users directly to their Windows 365 Cloud PCs, minimizing local data storage and administrative overhead. The ASUS NUC 16 is designed for deployment in diverse environments, including mounting behind displays, and supports up to three displays via HDMI and USB Type-C connectivity.
According to Stefan Kinnestrand, Vice President of Windows Commercial Marketing at Microsoft, the expansion of the Cloud PC device portfolio is a response to organizations seeking more choice in secure and easily managed endpoints as they adopt cloud-based Windows solutions. Microsoft first introduced Windows 365 Link in 2024, a device purpose-built to connect users to Windows 365 Cloud PCs.
The ASUS NUC 16 features the latest Intel processor, DDR5 memory, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, and 2.5GbE LAN. Dell’s offering is a fanless desktop targeted for use in regulated industries. Both devices are designed with security features enabled by default, preventing local data storage, application installation, and local administrator access.
The new Cloud PC devices are slated for general availability in Europe and the United States in the third quarter of 2026, and will similarly be available in 58 countries. Microsoft’s expansion of Windows 365 Cloud PCs to a wider global market represents a significant step in scaling the cloud-based desktop experiment into a full-fledged product category.
