Virtual Desktops & Apps

Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) simplifies remote workforce management, enhances data security, ensures application compatibility and performance, and enables scalable and cost-effective solutions.

• AVD offers centralised management tools to efficiently support remote workforces, robust security features with encryption and multi-factor authentication, and optimised performance through application virtualisation and remote display protocols.
• Organisations can efficiently manage costs with cloud-based deployments and pay-as-you-go pricing of AVD, allowing for optimal resource allocation and payment based on usage.
• AVD provides a complete solution to help organisations tackle their key challenges and enable them to securely deliver Virtual Desktops and Apps that are both scalable and cost-effective.

Citrix offers on-premises solutions that seamlessly integrate with AVD deployments, providing organisations with flexibility and choice in deploying and managing their Virtual Desktop and App delivery infrastructure and enhancing AVD in the cloud.

• Hybrid Deployments: Citrix empowers organisations to implement hybrid solutions seamlessly integrating on-premises infrastructure with cloud-based AVD deployments. This strategic hybrid approach enables organisations to maximise their investments in on-premises infrastructure while harnessing the cloud’s scalability and adaptability.
• Unified Management: Citrix offers a unified management platform that empowers administrators to effectively manage both on-premises and cloud-based deployments from a single console. This streamlined approach simplifies administration tasks and guarantees consistency across hybrid environments.
• Flexibility and Control: With Citrix on-premises solutions, you have complete control over your Virtual Desktop and App delivery infrastructure. This allows you to customise deployments to meet specific performance, security, and compliance requirements while maintaining full control over data residency and access.
• High Availability and Disaster Recovery: Citrix provides robust high availability and disaster recovery solutions for on-premises deployments, guaranteeing seamless business continuity and rock-solid data protection in the face of outages or disasters. Organisations can effortlessly replicate data and workloads between on-premises and cloud environments to minimise downtime and fortify resilience.

Windows 365 is a comprehensive SaaS solution that securely streams your personalised Windows experience. It shines in several use cases where simplicity, user-centric experience, and predictable pricing are paramount.

• SMBs: Windows 365 is the ideal choice for SMBs with limited IT resources and expertise. Its straightforward deployment and management, seamlessly integrated with the Microsoft 365 admin centre, empower SMBs to effortlessly provision and manage virtual desktops without needing specialised IT skills.
• Remote and branch offices: Organisations with remote or branch offices, particularly those lacking dedicated IT staff on-site, will find Windows 365’s simple deployment model highly beneficial. It enables these locations to swiftly access virtual desktops from any internet-connected device, facilitating seamless collaboration and productivity.
• Seasonal or temporary workers: Windows 365 is perfect for organisations needing to efficiently onboard seasonal or temporary workers. Its fixed pricing, based on user subscriptions, enables organisations to easily adjust their scale as necessary, ensuring they only pay for the resources they actually use.
• Education and training programs: Educational institutions and training programs can maximise the benefits of Windows 365 to empower students and participants with seamless access to virtual desktops, enabling an immersive learning experience. The user-centric interface and wide device compatibility allow students to conveniently access course materials and applications from any location.
• Task workers and frontline employees: Windows 365 is ideal for task workers and frontline employees who need access to standardised desktop environments for specific job functions. Its streamlined deployment and management guarantee that these users can swiftly access the tools and applications they need to excel in their roles.