The May 1, 2026 Product Terms sees the retirement of the Windows Hybrid Benefit.
This benefit was available to Windows 365 Business licensed users who were the Primary User of a device licensed with Windows 10/11 Pro, and entitled them to discounted pricing. This change coincides with the overall 20% reduction in pricing of Windows 365 Business that starts on May 1 too.
See the changes in the Product Terms here: https://bit.ly/4eU5DwD.
Microsoft announce a 20% price drop for Windows 365 Business, affecting new customers from 1 May 2026 and existing customers at their next renewal.
This SMB flavour for up to 300 users will benefit from a lower list price, enabled by an updated Cloud PC reconnection experience that optimises resource usage.
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Find the Windows 365 announcement details here: https://bit.ly/4mJUmAX.
Microsoft announce that Windows 365 Link is in public preview. This is a purpose-built Cloud PC device that’s designed to connect to Windows 365 in a fast and secure way. It’s built by Microsoft and will be available in April 2025 at a cost of $349. It will work with Windows 365 Enterprise, Frontline and Business editions.
Find the announcement here: https://bit.ly/4eMkS7u, the Learn documentation here: https://bit.ly/3APLhDg, and a Microsoft Mechanics video here: https://bit.ly/3CNH8jG.