Microsoft Mechanics Podcast Windows 365 updates | AI‑Ready Work, Apps on Demand, Resilient Access
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Nov 18, 2025 Scott Manchester, the Vice President responsible for Windows 365's product strategy, shares exciting new features that empower productivity. He discusses AI-driven agents that can be assigned Cloud PCs for seamless task management. The conversation highlights the ability to publish individual Cloud Apps, making app delivery simpler and more efficient. Scott also introduces Windows 365 Reserve, a solution that provides temporary Cloud PCs to quickly restore productivity when devices fail. Tune in for insights on modernizing workflows and enhancing user experience!
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Agents Get Dedicated Cloud PCs
- Windows 365 for Agents assigns AI agents their own Cloud PCs so agents can run real desktop apps and workflows.
- Agents return Cloud PCs to a pool when done, enabling scalable reusable automation.
Demo: Building An RFP Agent
- Scott demos building an agent in Copilot Studio that finds public RFPs using natural-language instructions.
- He tests the agent run and shows screenshots and step timings to validate the automation.
Use Intune For Agent Governance
- Manage Windows 365 for Agents and Cloud PC pools from Microsoft Intune to apply policies consistently.
- Use the Power Platform Admin Center to handle billing for agent workloads.