The Ultimate Cloud Solution for Remote Work

Azure Virtual Desktop (VDI)

Azure virtual desktop and Windows 365 are both cloud-based services that provide access to a Windows desktop, but they have different features, costs, and requirements.

Azure Virtual Desktop lets you run Windows applications and desktops on any device using an Azure Virtual Desktop client such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, or HTML5.

If you are looking for more flexibility, customisation, and scalability for your virtual desktop, especially, multi-session access, then Azure Virtual Desktop is the right option for you.

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What you can offer your remote employees

Set up a multi-session Windows 11 or Windows 10 deployment that delivers a full Windows experience with scalability

Present Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise and optimise it to run in multi-user virtual scenarios

Bring your existing Remote Desktop Services (RDS) and Windows Server desktops and apps to any computer

Virtualize both desktops and apps

Manage desktops and apps from different Windows and Windows Server operating systems with a unified management experience

4 reasons to choose VDI

Cost savings

You only pay for what you use, and you can scale up or down as needed. You also save on hardware, maintenance, and licensing costs.

Flexibility

Access your apps and desktops from anywhere, on any device, with a consistent user experience. You can also scale up or down your resources as needed and pay only for what you use.

Security

Protect your data and apps with Azure's built-in security features, such as encryption, multi-factor authentication, and conditional access. You can also use Azure Backup and Azure Site Recovery to ensure business continuity in case of disasters.

Productivity

Streamline your IT management and reduce costs with Azure Virtual Desktop. You can deploy and manage your apps and desktops from a single portal and use Azure Monitor and Azure Sentinel to troubleshoot and secure your environment. You can also integrate with Microsoft 365 and other Azure services to enhance your workflows and collaboration.

Azure Virtual Desktop – Use cases

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Support Centre

AVD can be very useful for support centres that need to provide remote support for customers or employees. They can connect to a virtual desktop environment which provides them with the tools and applications to troubleshoot issues remotely. This can be easily customized to meet the specific needs of the support team - adding or removing applications as required.

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Branches / Offices

If you have branches and offices in different locations, employees can access the virtual desktop environment from any location, using any device, without the need for a VPN. This can help to reduce hardware and IT costs, as well as streamline IT management and maintenance.

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Temporary Projects with
contract employees

Azure Virtual Desktop allows you to quickly provision virtual desktop environments for the new employees, without the need for additional hardware or infrastructure. Once the project is complete, the virtual desktops can be easily decommissioned, helping to reduce costs and increase agility. AVD can be integrated with other cloud services, such as Azure Active Directory and Azure Storage, to provide a complete end-to-end solution for temporary projects.

Windows 365 vs Azure Virtual Desktop

Still not sure if Azure Virtual Desktop is the right choice? Check out our blog post that outlines the differences between Windows 365 vs Azure Virtual Desktop here.

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Azure Virtual Desktop (VDI)

More than a simple virtual desktop solution

What you can offer your remote employees