Azure Virtual Desktop delivers secure Windows desktops from the cloud to any device. For businesses with remote workers, BYOD policies, or compliance requirements, AVD can replace expensive on-premises VDI at 40-60% lower cost.
Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) is Microsoft's cloud-hosted virtual desktop solution that delivers a full Windows experience from Azure to any device — thin clients, personal laptops, tablets, and even phones. CloudTechForce has deployed AVD for over 30 organizations, and the use cases that deliver the strongest ROI are consistent.
Top AVD use cases: Remote and hybrid workforces that need secure access to corporate applications from any device. BYOD environments where you want to keep company data off personal devices. Healthcare organizations that need HIPAA-compliant workstations accessible from any clinical location. Financial services firms that require strict data residency and access controls. Call centers and seasonal businesses that need to scale desktops up and down quickly.
Typical costs: $20-$50 per user per month for pooled (shared) desktops, $40-$80 per user per month for personal (dedicated) desktops. These costs include Azure compute, storage, and networking but not Microsoft 365 licensing (which you likely already have).
Deployment timeline: 2-4 weeks for a standard deployment of 50-100 users. This includes network design, image creation, policy configuration, testing, and user training. CloudTechForce manages the entire deployment and provides ongoing AVD management as part of our managed cloud services.
