Amazon WorkSpaces Applications adds support for Windows Desktop OS

This article announces Windows Desktop OS support for Amazon WorkSpaces Applications with Bring Your Own License (BYOL) capability.

• Stream Windows Desktop applications using existing Microsoft licenses via BYOL
• Dedicated hardware hosted on customer's AWS account for streaming resources
• Cost savings by eliminating OS fees; pay only for compute and infrastructure
• Consistent desktop experience between on-premises and virtual environments
• Reduces user onboarding time with familiar workflows and shortcuts
• Available across multiple AWS Regions
• Requires meeting Microsoft licensing requirements and minimum monthly commitment

WorkSpaces Applications now enables organizations to leverage existing Windows Desktop licenses for cost-effective virtual desktop streaming at scale.