Microsoft is believed to be building a Windows Azure-hosted desktop virtualization service that could be available on a pay-per-use basis. Mary Jo Foley Mary Jo Foley has covered the tech industry for ...

In 2026, controlling the cost and complexity of virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) and Desktop as a Service (DaaS) is a top priority for enterprises. Rapidly changing licensing models, escalating ...

In yet another example of its growing emphasis on remaking itself as a devices and services company, Microsoft looks to be developing a pay-per-use "Windows desktop as a service" that will run on ...