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Definition: Windows 365


A software as a service (SaaS) version of Windows from Microsoft. Introduced in 2021, Windows 365 enables a business to run Windows on any computer because all the Windows functionality takes place in the cloud and is streamed to the users' computers. All user data is stored in Microsoft's servers, and Microsoft Endpoint Manager provides a unified console for administration. See cloud computing.

Windows 365 vs. Microsoft 365
Windows 365 is a cloud-based Windows operating system, whereas Microsoft 365 is the company's office suite, and the application programs are installed in the users' computers. See Microsoft 365.