Microsoft may announce the new Cloud PC service at next week's Inspire event. The company has not revealed details about the Cloud PC. However, the names of those who will take part along with other information show 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 division 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 provide users with full access version of Windows running in the cloud. This will allow employees to connect to their remote desktop from anywhere over the Internet.
Cloud PC is somewhat similar to the Xbox Cloud Gaming service (Project xCloud). But this is a productivity service, not a gaming one.
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.
