Replace Citrix and VMWare with Azure Virtual Desktop

REDUCE TOTAL COST OF OWNERSHIP AND 
INCREASE PERFORMANCE AND ROI

ABOUT AZURE VIRTUAL DESKTOP (AVD)

Lucidity's Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) solution provides your staff with a centrally managed Windows 10 or 11 Virtual Desktop that can be accessed securely from anywhere on any device.


AVD is a Microsoft Azure Cloud service that delivers a complete virtualised multi-user Windows 10/11 experience. AVD offers centralised security, management and monitoring; system administrators can quickly deploy and manage desktops, apps, and Windows servers in the Azure Cloud. AVD helps businesses seamlessly scale their technology requirements while benefitting from top-of-the-line security features and the cost benefits of its subscription-based model. 


With AVD, users enjoy a rich virtualisation experience for accessing hosted applications when compared to a traditional Windows Server-based Remote Desktop (RDS) platform. AVD provides a Windows 10/11 desktop experience in line with user expectations. It also optimises audio and video which allows you to watch videos, take calls and join video meetings within the virtual desktop.


POSSIBILITIES

  • Modern Windows 10 or 11 desktop

  • Support for OneDrive and SharePoint sync

  • Platform auto-scaling to save you money when resource is not required

  • Audio/Video support for Microsoft Teams, Cisco Webex and Zoom

  • Cloud Print Queue

  • Desktop Image and Application Management

  • Ransomware protection

  • Next Gen Anti-Virus

  • Web Filtering and Monitoring

  • System and data backup

  • Modern authentication and security

  • Customer accessible management portal

  • Partner friendly allowing application vendors access to login and manage their apps and servers

OUR STORY

Lucidity have been Virtual Desktop & Application specialists since we were established in 2003, 20+ years ago!


Our first Virtual Desktop solution, Managed Desktop, was delivered using Citrix v1.0 and Windows 2000! This was the early days of Virtual Desktop and a very pioneering time. Not long after our success in Virtual Desktop, we leveraged our datacentres to deliver multi-tenant solutions for Dynamics CRM, Exchange, SharePoint and Skype for Business – this was before Office 365 or ‘Cloud’ existed, but the goals are the same – provide cost effective access to Microsoft applications over the internet and without the need for servers.


In 2020 we made the decision to end running our own hardware platforms and go ‘all-in’ with public cloud – Lucidity migrated 50+ remote desktop customers to Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop and Microsoft Intune.


These days we continue to lead the way in delivering Cloud Managed IT Services to our customers. The Microsoft Cloud has become a vastly comprehensive platform for business IT needs, and our latest service offerings are built leveraging their scale, resiliency and security – Our Virtual Desktop skills have transferred to Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop and Intune, and our multi-tenant applications to Microsoft Office 365.


"Businesses approaching Lucidity for alternative solutions are reporting significant 
cost increases on VMWare and Citrix licence renewals. We recommend getting in early on renewal quotes so any potential increases can be budgeted for."


—  Andrew Morpeth, Lucidity General Manager

PAIN POINTS SOLVED

  • Remove Hardware Costs
    Azure Virtual Desktop reduces your capital expenditure for new hardware, eliminating costly hardware refresh cycles.

  • Lower Licence Costs
    Common Microsoft 365 Licences you're already paying for include Virtual Desktop Access rights and there are no additional Citrix or VMWare licences to pay for.

  • Reduce and Extend PC Refresh Cycles
    Virtual Desktops can run in an Internet Browser session with much less processing power than locally installed operating systems and applications.

  • Improve Security
    Leverage your current investments in Microsoft security with Azure Virtual Desktop, such as Multi-Factor Authentication.

  • Improve Disaster Recovery Outcomes
    Spin up and recover Virtual Machines quickly in Azure.

OUR OFFER

Get in touch for a no obligation consultation and take advantage of our 20+ years of expertise.

FREE CONSULTATION:

We'll book a free consultation with one of our Azure Consultants.

RECOMMENDATIONS & ESTIMATE:

Out of the consultation will come a recommendations document with estimated costs.

FREE MIGRATION:

We are offering free Azure Virtual Desktop migrations to the first 5 customers who also take up a Lucidity Managed IT Services plan.

(subject to T&C's)

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