Microsoft may announce the news service Cloud PC at next week's Inspire event. The company has not revealed details about Cloud PC. However, the names of those who will take part along with other information indicate that the announcement is very close.
On July 15, Microsoft will host an event titled “What Next in End-User Computing,” with Scott Manchester. ZDNet reports that Scott Manchester is the head of the department that develops services for Windows Virtual Desktop, Remote Desktop Services, Second Screen Remoting, as well as other multimedia and networking technologies
Earlier this year, ZDNet author Mary Jo Foley reported that Scott Manchester was working on the new service. Cloud PC.
The upcoming service will give users access to a full version of Windows running in the cloud. This will allow employees to connect to their remote desktop from anywhere via the Internet.
Cloud PC is somewhat similar to Xbox Cloud Gaming (Project xCloud). But it is a productivity service and not gaming.
In terms of pricing, the Cloud PC service will reportedly be priced differently from its virtuals Windows desktop. Specifically, organizations and companies will be able to pay a flat fee for each user who will use the upcoming service.
ZDNet also reports that the Cloud PC is already being tested by several Microsoft partners.
