Big news for U.S. government agencies and contractors: Windows 365 Frontline in dedicated mode is now generally available with support for Government Community Cloud (GCC) and GCC High (GCCH) customers. This milestone brings new deployment flexibility and cost efficiency for Windows 365 Cloud PCs to U.S. government organizations. Windows 365 Frontline for GCC/GCCH joins Windows 365 Enterprise and Windows 365 Government as options for the public sector.
Whether you’re supporting shift-based, part-time, or temporary workers, this offering meets the unique needs of government teams without compromising on compliance or control. Users can access secured, compliant Cloud PCs from any device, without requiring an individual license for each user.
What is Windows 365 Frontline?
Windows 365 Frontline is designed for organizations to provide cost-effective, secure, and scalable Cloud PC capabilities to users who need part-time or occasional access, helping organizations modernize shared workstations and reduce IT overhead.
Windows 365 Frontline in dedicated mode enables shift-based, part-time, or temporary workers to access Cloud PCs during their working hours. A single license enables up to three Cloud PCs, each assigned to a different user, but only one Cloud PC can be active at a time. This is ideal for environments where users work in rotating shifts or have non-concurrent schedules. With new support for GCC and GCCH, government agencies can now deploy Windows 365 Frontline Cloud PCs in dedicated mode, meeting standards such as CJIS, IRS 1075, and FedRAMP High.
For users who only require intermittent access to a Windows 365 Cloud PC, Windows 365 Frontline in shared mode enables a single license to be shared by a group of users, one at a time. When each user logs out, the desktop session resets, and no user data is retained. Windows 365 Frontline in shared mode is available to government organizations in our Windows 365 Frontline for FedRamp offering, with additional work in development for GCC and GCCH environments.
How can Windows 365 Frontline help government agencies?
Government organizations often face complex challenges—budgetary constraints, strict compliance requirements, and a diverse workforce. Windows 365 Frontline for GCC and GCCH in dedicated mode helps solve these with:
- Cost optimization: Instead of buying a Windows 365 license for every employee, agencies can use dedicated-mode Windows 365 Frontline licenses across shifts. Up to three employees working different shifts can share one license even as they access a personalized, persistent Cloud PC, dramatically reducing costs.
- Compliance: Built to meet FedRAMP High, CJIS, and IRS 1075 standards, Windows 365 Frontline for GCC and GCCH ensures secured access to sensitive data while maintaining regulatory compliance.
- Operational efficiency: Replace legacy VDI with a scalable, secured, and easy-to-manage Cloud PC experience. Provisioning is done via Microsoft Intune, and Cloud PCs are managed just like physical devices.
- Flexibility for staff: Support rotating staff, shared workstations, and contingent workers with persistent Cloud PCs that are available when needed—and powered off when not.
Built for government, powered by Azure
Windows 365 Frontline for GCC/GCCH is provisioned in U.S. government data centers, ensuring data residency and compliance. It integrates seamlessly with Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Entra ID, offering a familiar experience for IT admins and users alike.
Choose the best fit for your organization’s needs
Windows 365 has multiple editions suitable for the public sector: Windows 365 Enterprise, Windows 365 Government, and Windows 365 Frontline for GCC/GCCH. Read Robert Nishi’s Windows IT Pro Blog for more information about choosing the right Windows 365 offering for your agency’s needs and contact your Microsoft account team with additional questions.
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