Will the Microsoft Windows 365 Link device really help in a multi-solution VDI world?

Most of us know that Microsoft unveiled its own Cloud PC ‘Windows 365 Link’ device that is poised to GTM April of 2025. This new product from Microsoft Windows 365 is helping to shape the way in the future of the PC as we know it today. But will it really help in the world of Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), Desktop as a Service (DaaS), SaaS, and Web Apps… where a multitude of solutions exist within the EUC space that many organizations look to and rely upon for empowering their workforce?

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Feature:Microsoft Windows 365 Link:
10ZiG Thin & Zero Client Product Lineup:
Scope of Use:LimitedLimitless
Purpose for Use:SingularMultiple
Industry:Those only connecting to W365Education, Financial, Healthcare, Government, Manufacturing, Military,
Legal, Media & Entertainment, Construction, etc.
Pricing:$349Varied – Due to multiple form factor, including display, USB, Ethernet, Fiber,
Wi-Fi options for great features, flexibility and futureproofing
Custom-BuildNoYes
Flexibility:No – one sole purposeYes – multiple platforms and changing of platforms
Future Proof:Only if you want to do one thingYes – multiple platforms, applications connections, deck stacks, etc.
Worker Type:StandardTask to Knowledge to Power
Form Type:DesktopDesktop, All-in-One Montor (AIO), Mobile (Laptop)
Operating System:UndefinedThin Client - Windows IoT, Linux (PeakOS), Zero Client (NOS)
Platforms/Browsers:Windows 365 CloudApplications - Amazon Workspaces Client, Apporto, AVD/W365 Client,
Citrix Workspace App, Dizzion Frame Client, Edge Browser, Google Chrome,
HP Anyware PCoIP Client, Inuvika OVD, Leostream, Parallels Client,
RDP Client, Omnissa Horizon Client, VNC (Shadowing), Workspot Client

Connection Servers - Amazon Workspaces: Workspaces via PCoIP or DCV,
AVD/W365 Client: AVD, Windows 365 Cloud PC, Citrix: Citrix Cloud,
Citrix Storefront, Netscaler, HP Anyware Client: Amazon Workspaces,
Anyware (CAS) Dizzion Frame Client, Inuvika OVD, Leostream,
Parallels Client: RAS, RDP, RDP Client: RD Gateway, RD Load
Balancer, RD Web, RDP, VMware: Horizon Security Server. Unified
Access Gateway (UAG). VMware Horizon, Workspace One,
Workspot Client: Workspot VDI via RDP
CPU:IntelIntel or AMD
Memory:8GB of RAM, 64GB of StorageUp to 32GB RAM, Up to 256GB Storage
Ports:(3) USB-3.2, (1) USB-C 3.2 port
Single DisplayPort & HDMI Port
Up to (8) – USB-2.0, USB-3.2 Gen 2, USB-C Gen 2 Up to 4x
DisplayPorts, HDMI Ports
Connectivity:Ethernet
WiFi 6E
Bluetooth 5.3 Wireless
Ethernet
WiFi 6E
Dual External Antenna
Smartcard Option:NoYes
Management:Microsoft IntuneFree, Simplified 10ZiG Manager™ with unlimited licenses and users,
Microsoft Intune for Windows IoT Clients
Tech Support:UndefinedEasy, available, local to you

So, if you’re looking to solely connect to Windows 365, then Link is just right for you. But, if you’re looking for flexible and secure, standardized and managed endpoints for VDI, DaaS, & Web Apps, then 10ZiG modernized Thin & Zero Clients with no-Hassle Repurposing Software and free Management might just be the better choice. Still not sure? Why not test demo a 10ZiG endpoint, customer service, and expertise for yourself? For questions, or more information on this subject, please reach out to 10ZiG at sales@10ZiG.com (US) and sales@10ZiG.eu (EMEA) and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

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