Let’s address the elephant in the room—the people want remote work. Nowadays, 71% of employees are more likely to stay with your company if flexible, hybrid and remote work options are offered. 

To meet the technological demands of the here and now, especially if that means breaking out of the office, businesses must discover ways to enhance their internal operations. The longer you resist, the further behind you fall. 

That’s where cloud-based solutions come in. We know there are enough solutions and options when approaching a remote working model to make your head spin. But, when it comes to the remote desktop business, in our professional opinion, we recommend the Azure Virtual Desktop.  

Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), developed by Microsoft, is a cloud-based virtual desktop environment. By pairing ADV with other business tools and software, such as Microsoft 365, businesses can access Windows applications and desktops from anywhere, on any device. 

Despite how shiny and new AVD sounds, many business owners haven’t even heard of it. Or, if they have, they’re not totally sure how it works.  

But don’t worry, that’s what we’re here for.  

KEY BENEFITS OF AZURE VIRTUAL DESKTOP  

1. Location Flexibility 

   Like we touched on before, AVD is the key to work-life balance and flexibility. With its cloud-based remote technology, employees can access their desktops from anywhere on any internet-connected device. This includes laptops, tablets, and smartphones, you name it. Say goodbye to being rooted to the cubicles of yesterday.  

2. Security 

   Businesses are always on the fritz about security, but as they migrate over to the cloud, that's not a bad thing. AVD is a remarkably secure cloud option thanks to its built-in network security, identity management, and data protection features. Because AVD is Azure-native, you can double up on infrastructure security with other Microsoft security applications, such as Windows Defender. Your employees, and your business, are safe and sound.   

3. Your Business is Not Liable 

   AVD is a fully managed remote desktop cloud solution, meaning you can rely on Microsoft to handle all the backend operations. Essentially, you’re not responsible for the key details in managing your technology, like patching and testing—they are. You’ll never risk operating your business off out-of-date desktops and applications ever again.  

4. Simplified User Management 

   AVD’s simplified approach to user management makes everyone in every department happier (we’re looking at you, HR). So much productivity is flushed down the drain by the little problems, like forgetting your password and requiring multiple sign-ins through different applications. AVD condenses the entire process into one steady workflow, enabling you and your employees to get right back to business with fewer interruptions. 

5. Cost-Effective Pricing 

   For all its capabilities, AVD is not a luxury cost for only the elite in corporate enterprise. With a pay-as-you-go pricing model, businesses only pay for what they use, making it an affordable option for even the smallest companies. Whenever you’re not using the infrastructure, such as an extended company holiday or at certain periods of the evening, you can turn off the infrastructure until business hours. No more paying out of pocket for on-premises hardware and IT staff for systems that never shut off! 

SO, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? 

Get ahead of the here and now. The Azure Virtual Desktop is an investment in the future of your business, no matter the size. By migrating to the cloud and harnessing the possibilities of remote desktop technology, you’re propelling your business a step above the competition and working smarter, not harder. 

Still not convinced?  

We invite you to check out our pre-recorded Azure Virtual Desktop intro webinar, where we cover the details and answer the questions, you’re probably asking yourself right now. And of course, if you want more information, you don’t see available there, we’re always happy to answer you directly.