Enable Remote Work Faster with Windows Virtual Desktop Capabilities

Emily Wijeyesinghe, Marketing Executive, Altiatech • Sep 10, 2020

In times of COVID-19, Windows Virtual Desktop can be your go-to response plan.

The Covid-19 pandemic has forced a massive shift to remote working. Previous solutions to support remote working included traditional on-premise Virtual desktop infrastructures (VDIs) and Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), which were typically provisioned for just five per cent of a workforce.

Today's IT teams require an end-user computing solution that supports the ability to work from anywhere, with little or no intervention from IT.

Organisations need to stop relying on legacy solutions that were not intended to support a large contingent of remote workers and move toward solutions that enable remote work for the foreseeable future.

What is Windows Virtual Desktop?

Windows Virtual Desktop is a cloud-based full featured and highly scalable desktop and app virtualisation service provided by Microsoft, run in Azure. In other words, you can access your desktop environment (files, folders or apps) allowing users to work from any device, anywhere.

It’s the only VDI that delivers simplified management, multi-session Windows 10, optimisations for Office 365 ProPlus, and support for Remote Desktop Services (RDS) environments. Users can quickly connect to their desktop and apps via their Windows, Android, Mac, iOS, and HTML5 devices.

And the best part? You get built-in security and compliance features.

Let's discuss some of the benefits offered by Windows Virtual Desktop and discover why it's a reliable remote working solution for your organisation.

Enhanced Security

Financial services, healthcare and government organisations with rigorous security policies will benefit from Windows Virtual Desktop because it takes care of data privacy, security, and compliance.

Corporate data protection and compliance are paramount in a remote work environment. We continually hear new stories about organisations being attacked by ransomware, malware, and other local security attacks.

With a solution like Windows Virtual Desktop, it combines the security convergence of Microsoft 365 and Azure. With features such as Active Directory (AD) authentication and AD-joined virtual machines, you will love the security offered by Windows Virtual desktop.

Windows Virtual Desktop is linked with Microsoft 365 Security features, including conditional access, multi-factor authentication and role-based access. All of these exist within Microsoft Azure, the most secure and compliant cloud platform.

Since all data is stored and managed in the Cloud, Windows Virtual Desktop prevents users from needing to host any corporate data on their devices. In short, security is first class.

Simple Deployment and Management

Get fast remote desktop access with Windows Virtual Desktop and perform crucial tasks faster and more efficiently with simple administration built directly into the Azure Portal.

Also, help your IT department save time and resources by not having to handle or inspect users’ physical devices. Your technical team can direct policy-based apps and rules to any linked workstation, allowing users who may be experiencing issues with their device to access data by simply logging onto another connected machine.

Hire the right people for the job, regardless of where they're based!

Get the freedom to attract, retain and hire people based on your virtual presence by bringing in the skills that are scarce in your location. In turn, by implementing a virtual desktop solution, you can widen your talent pool and know you've hired the best people for the job.

Plus it doesn't just stop there, by implementing Windows Virtual Desktop, you can equip your workforce with the flexibility to access workstations from anywhere, from any device, allowing you to expand your organisation's geographic footprint!

Flexible and Scalable Pricing!

Wouldn't it be nice to reduce some of your capital expenditures? On-premise equipment, software licensing, and long-term maintenance and replacement costs for your hardware become obsolete when you switch to a virtual infrastructure.

By adopting Windows Virtual Desktop technology, you'll find it's a cost-friendly option for your organisation. Get simplified management and enhanced security to make it one of your most practical choices in this present climate.

At Altiatech, we've helped several organisations explore their virtual desktop solutions. Our demo environment will help you test the full desktop virtualisation experience to make sure it fits the unique needs of your organisation!

If you would like to learn more, get in touch today, and let's get started!

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