In this episode of Conversations from the Show Floor, recorded live at IGEL’s Now & Next Summit in Miami, I sit down with Scott Manchester, Vice President of Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop at Microsoft.

Scott describes himself as a leader with his head in the clouds and his feet firmly planted in enterprise IT. That mindset shapes this practical, insightful conversation about how Microsoft and IGEL are working together to modernize endpoint computing.

We explore:

• Why the browser is now the digital workspace
• How Cloud PCs simplify endpoint management at scale
• What Windows 365 means for Windows 11 migrations
• Why IGEL’s thin clients and Linux-based OS are key for security and efficiency
• How industries like healthcare, finance, and government are moving to cloud workspaces

Scott shares the story behind building Windows 365 during the early days of remote work and explains how Microsoft is rethinking virtualization to deliver personal, secure, and flexible user experiences. From license sharing for shift workers to streamlining hybrid deployments, this is not about buzzwords—it’s about real change that IT leaders can act on.

Whether you’re navigating a Windows 11 upgrade or planning your cloud desktop strategy, this episode offers a front-row view of where endpoint computing is headed and why IGEL remains a key partner in that journey.

Is your organization ready to make the most of cloud PCs? Let’s find out.