Azure Virtual Desktop
Empowering and securing seamless access with Azure Virtual Desktop
Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) is a desktop and app virtualisation service that runs entirely in the cloud, enabling scalable and flexible environments, deployment and management of virtual desktops, and the assignment and connection of users within the virtual desktop environment.
Simplify your deployment processes via centralised management of each user’s desktop, resulting in lower IT overheads and easy accessibility. Create virtual workspaces for employees that sync with real-time data, fully integrated into the cloud of preference. Manage data storage, protection, organisation and compliance within integrated VDS environments. Keep confidential data and company applications secured, no matter the working device, with proactive threat detection and mitigation.
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 Windows 11 and Windows 10 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 deployment alongside other Azure services within the Azure portal.
Deliver desktops and applications virtually anywhere
Provide employees the best virtualised experience with the only solution fully optimised for Windows 11 and Windows 10 and Microsoft 365.
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
Simplify deployment and management of your infrastructure and scale quickly based on your business needs.
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 optimize performance and leverage the Windows 10 and Windows 11 multi-session advantage on Azure to run multiple concurrent user sessions and save costs.
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.
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 utilization 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.