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and applications from anywhere with cloud desktops

Virtual desktop services allow you to implement a remote working culture or hybrid cloud model. If your organisation encourages a Bring-Your-Own-Device (BYOD) model then our fully managed service can help to support your remote or mobile workforce.

Even before the outbreak of COVID-19, increasing numbers of businesses were giving workers the option to work remotely from their own hardware. When the pandemic forced organisations around the world to adhere to strict lockdown protocol, remote working became normal for businesses across countless industries. Many businesses have retained elements of the changes they made during this time in place, in order to offer a more flexible working environment for their staff.

But with this greater freedom comes a greater need for an effective virtual desktop service in many instances and Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop provides a secure platform for BYOD workers needing to access their desktop and applications over the internet.

Choose the right Azure Virtual Desktop solution to optimise your performance and run multiple concurrent user sessions, ultimately saving on costs.

If your organisation currently works with Google Cloud, Amazon workspaces, Linux desktops or you are unsure about the compatibility of your team’s operating system, get in touch and we would be happy to advise.

The most important difference between IaaS and PaaS is that the former offers administrators more direct control over operating systems, while the latter offers optimum flexibility for workers and ease of operation.

Both Platform as a Service (PaaS) and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) are offered by Microsoft, whether through Windows Virtual Desktop or Azure’s cloud computing platform, so it all depends on which option is best suited to your business needs. Here at Syntax, we get to know your organisation inside and out in order to determine the services that meet with your specific requirements.

Azure allows you to leverage the seamless Microsoft Office and Teams experience, providing employees with the same experience they would have on a local desktop or laptop, whether you’re sharing files in OneDrive, collaborating with co-workers on Microsoft Teams, or managing your inbox on Outlook.

Syntax IT Support offers the complete package of hosting, managing and securing your virtual desktop, from remote app access to hybrid cloud solutions and more.

When you make the switch to Azure Virtual Desktop, you can rest assured that there are no additional license costs, as the system can be used with your existing eligible Microsoft 365 or Windows per-user license. You can cut infrastructure costs by right-sizing virtual machines and shutting them down when not in use, and Windows 10/11 multi-session can help to increase the utilisation of your VMs.

Virtual desktop solutions can help you avoid upfront costs and align your operational expenses with your business usage. What’s more, you can reduce management overhead by moving your virtual desktop infrastructure over to the cloud with a managed service.

Deploy and scale your virtual desktop quality to meet your needs. The Azure portal is a comprehensive management hub which allows you to add users, deploy desktop apps, configure network settings, enable security features and more. Automated scaling means you only invest in the space you need, so you can focus on your apps and policies and let us do the rest.

Choosing the right virtual desktop service for your needs

We understand that every business is different, which is why we are on hand to help you choosing the right virtual desktop solution to fit with your specific hybrid working needs.

Reduce Security Threats

• Microsoft Azure provides secure storage so you can keep employee and company data safe without relying on local desktops
• Unique Azure security factors, including Azure Firewall, Azure Sentinel, Azure Security Centre and Microsoft Defender – these offer end to end security from endpoint to applications
• Centralise your data storage in Azure and control how it can be access securely without data leakage

Dynamic policy engines

• Multi-factor authentication for secure sign-in
• Protecting your Azure infrastructure with the enabling of role based access control, allowing you to detect threats via the Azure Security Centre
• Implementing conditional access in order to manage risks before you grant access to users of the Azure Virtual Desktop environment

Fully Compliant

• Users can take advantage of Azure’s complete compliance certifications and data protection credentials. These include ISO 27001, ISO 27018, ISO 27701, PCI, HIPAA, FedRAMP High for Commercial, and more.

Microsoft Azure allows you to make use of existing eligible Microsoft 365 or Windows licenses, ultimately cutting your Azure infrastructure costs. To learn more about the pricing involved in Azure Virtual Desktop, get in touch with the team at Syntax today.

With remote app streaming, you can run your app in Azure and stream it to a device located remotely. This creates a high-performance and low-latency user experience that brings workers together no matter their physical distance. Vital content and data can be accessed swiftly and securely from virtually anywhere, and on any device.

With virtual desktop services, you can effectively modernise your business while also helping to secure it. From security and compliance to an improved performance overall, virtual desktops are the future for organisations across all industries and sizes.