Lower managed desktop expense and increase control and security

Azure Virtual Desktop

Azure Virtual Desktop
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Access your desktop and applications from virtually anywhere

Set up Azure Virtual Desktop (formerly Windows Virtual Desktop) in minutes to enable secure remote work.

Provide the familiarity and compatibility of Microsoft Windows 11 with the new scalable multi-session experience for your end users and save costs by using existing eligible Windows licenses.

Manage your end-to-end Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) deployment alongside other Azure services within the Azure portal.
Deliver Windows 11 desktops and applications virtually anywhere

Deliver Windows 11 desktops and applications virtually anywhere

AVD provides employees the best virtualised experience, the only solution fully optimised for Windows 11 and Microsoft 365.

Built-in intelligent <br>security

Built-in intelligent
security

Help keep your applications and data secure and compliant with security capabilities that can proactively detect threats and take remedial action.

Deploy and scale in minutes

Deploy and scale in minutes

Simplify deployment and management of your infrastructure and scale quickly based on your business needs with Azure Virtual Desktop.

Reduce cost using existing licenses

Reduce cost using existing licenses

Use existing eligible licenses to reduce costs with a modern cloud-based virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), and pay only for what you use.
Access Windows 10 and Windows 11 desktop and applications from virtually anywhere
Bring your own device (BYOD) and access your desktop and applications over the internet using an Azure Virtual Desktop client such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, or HTML5. Choose the right Azure virtual machine (VM) to optimise performance and leverage the Windows 10 and Windows 11 multi-session advantage on Azure to run multiple concurrent user sessions and save costs.

Deploy and scale quickly within the Azure portal
The Azure portal is your management hub for Azure Virtual Desktop. Configure network settings, add users, deploy desktop apps, and enable security with a few clicks. Set up automated scaling and manage your images efficiently with Azure Shared Image Gallery. Focus on your desktop apps and policies while Azure manages the rest.
Leverage the seamless Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Office experience
Provide employees with the same experience they'd have on a local desktop or laptop—whether they're managing their inbox with Outlook, sharing files in OneDrive, or collaborating with colleagues on Microsoft Teams.
Modernise your Citrix and VMware virtual desktop infrastructure
Maximise your investments and skills by integrating Azure Virtual Desktop into existing desktop and app virtualization environments with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops with Azure and VMware Horizon Cloud on Microsoft Azure. 

In addition to support for hybrid deployments, centralised management, and advanced tooling, Citrix and VMware customers have the ability to rapidly deploy Windows 10 and Windows 11 Enterprise multi-session on Azure Virtual Machines.
Reduce costs
There are no additional license costs -Azure Virtual Desktop can be used with your existing eligible Microsoft 365 or Windows per-user license. 
Reduce infrastructure costs by right-sizing virtual machines (VMs) and shutting them down when not in use. Increase utilisation of VMs with Windows 10 and Windows 11 multi-session. Avoid upfront costs and align operational expenses to business usage. 
Reduce management overhead by moving all your virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) to the cloud with a managed service.
Remote app streaming
Remote app streaming allows you to run your app in Azure and stream it to a remote device. Use Azure Virtual Desktop for app streaming to create a low-latency, high-performance user experience from virtually anywhere on any device. 

Access to Azure Virtual Desktop is now available for remote app streaming with monthly per-user pricing.

Why trust Azure Virtual Desktop?

Built in security

  • AVD helps secure your employee and company data by storing in Azure rather than local desktops.
  • Leverage Azure security offerings such as Azure Firewall, Azure Security Center, Azure Sentinel, and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint for end-to-end security from the endpoint to the applications.

Dynamic policy engines

  • Use conditional access to manage risks before you grant users access to your Azure Virtual Desktop environment.
  • Set up multifactor authentication for secure sign-in.
  • Protect your Azure infrastructure by enabling role-based access control (RBAC) and detect threats using Azure Security Center.

Compliance

  • Take advantage of Azure Virtual Desktop compliance certifications including ISO 27001, 27018, and 27701, plus PCI, FedRAMP High for Commercial, HIPAA, and more.

Azure Virtual Desktop for industries

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Azure Virtual Desktop
for Manufacturing

  • Remote access with optimal performance for manufacturing workloads

    Enable your frontline and information workers to run any smart manufacturing workload more securely from anywhere, on any workstation, with enterprise-grade security, compliance, and performance. 

     Run robust workloads and apps 

    Enable an optimised Microsoft 365 and Teams experience with support for heavy workload apps such as GPU intensive 3D applications for design—like digital twin 3D models—and engineering teams like AutoCAD. 


     Reduce costs and complexity

    Optimise costs by saving on licensing, IT infrastructure, hardware refresh deployment, and maintenance of your virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI). Simplify IT management and easily onboard new users with minimal effort. 


     Increase security and scalability 

    Help protect corporate and financial data with built-in intelligent security. Add or remove instances immediately to scale with the changing needs of your business.

  • Access retail desktops and apps anywhere

    Equip retail and first-line employees to work anywhere with improved functionality, seamless access, and best-in-class security. 

     Empower a globally distributed workforce 

    Enable remote office, store, and call center employees to access corporate assets more securely. Quickly onboard new employees without the expense or the shipping delays of a corporate device. 


     Improve security and data privacy

    Keep your applications and data more secure, ensure compliance with PCI mandates, and protect customer payment data with built-in intelligent security. 


     Reduce costs and complexity 

    Increase cost savings on your infrastructure, licenses, hardware, deployment, and management expenses by paying for only what you use.

  • Modernise and help secure your remote work environment

    Enable your employees to access FSI workloads from almost any device—with enterprise-grade security, compliance, and performance from virtually anywhere. 

     Rapidly onboard and enable access 

    Provide remote access to company desktops and apps with an optimised Microsoft 365* and Microsoft Teams experience for your new and existing dispersed financial employees, contractors, partners, and international workforce. 


     Improve risk management

    Safely host applications, provide managed access to corporate data for international employees, and remain compliant with critical industry regulations including HIPAA, FedRAMP, SOX, SOC 1, and SOC 2. 


     Optimise costs and infrastructure 

    Increase business agility and scalability while optimizing cost savings on RDS licenses, hardware refresh, and IT infrastructure and management expenses.

    *Microsoft 365 subscription is sold separately

Remote access with optimal performance for manufacturing workloads

Enable your frontline and information workers to run any smart manufacturing workload more securely from anywhere, on any workstation, with enterprise-grade security, compliance, and performance. 

 

Run robust workloads and apps 

Enable an optimised Microsoft 365 and Teams experience with support for heavy workload apps such as GPU intensive 3D applications for design—like digital twin 3D models—and engineering teams like AutoCAD. 


 

Reduce costs and complexity

Optimise costs by saving on licensing, IT infrastructure, hardware refresh deployment, and maintenance of your virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI). Simplify IT management and easily onboard new users with minimal effort. 


 

Increase security and scalability 

Help protect corporate and financial data with built-in intelligent security. Add or remove instances immediately to scale with the changing needs of your business.

Choose the right option to fit your secure hybrid work needs

Azure Virtual Desktop


A flexible cloud virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) platform that securely delivers virtual desktops and remote apps with maximum control
  • Windows 10 and Windows 11 personalised and multi-session desktops and remote app streaming
  • Full control over management and deployment, plus options for Citrix and VMware integration
  • Flexible consumption-based pricing
  • Optimised for flexibility.

Windows 365


A complete software-as-service (SaaS) solution that securely streams your personalised Windows experience – all your apps, content and settings - to any device
  • Windows 10 and Windows 11 personalised desktops
  • Management and deployment with familiar desktop tools and skills
  • Predictable per-user pricing
  • Optimised for simplicity.

Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop

Enable a secure remote desktop experience from virtually anywhere. Contact erp365 to find out more.
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Frequently asked questions about Azure Virtual Desktop

  • How does Azure Virtual Desktop work?

    The virtual desktop infrastructure, including broker, gateway, load balancer, and diagnostics, is managed by Azure Virtual Desktop.

    You only need to focus on your virtual desktop and apps and any policies you need for governance.

  • Which operating systems does Azure Virtual Desktop support?

    Azure Virtual Desktop supports Windows 10 multi-session, Windows 10 single-session, Windows 7 single-session, Windows Server 2012 R2, and newer operating systems.

  • How do partners add value to Azure Virtual Desktop?

    Partners deploy, integrate, and build on the Azure Virtual Desktop capabilities. Microsoft Cloud Solution Providers offer Azure Virtual Desktop to their customers. Software and service providers offer targeted solutions in the Azure Marketplace.