Microsoft partnered with Dell and Asus to develop Windows 365 Cloud PC hardware. The lineup includes the Asus NUC 16 and the Dell Pro Desktop. These devices function as thin clients by booting directly into cloud-hosted desktops.
The initiative expands Microsoft's corporate cloud computing strategy. The machines run a streamlined operating system that launches directly into Office 365. These devices host no local data, applications, or workloads.
Asus and Dell expect to release the Cloud PCs in the third quarter of 2026. The hardware targets hot-desking environments and regulated industries.