Cloud Desktops

Windows 365 and AVD in comparison

Cloud desktops in comparison

With AVD (Azure Virtual Desktop, previously WVD) and W365 (Windows 365 Cloud PC), Microsoft has two very similar DaaS services in its portfolio. Which cloud desktop solution is the right one for your company? The following comparison should help you answer this question.

W365 - Windows 365 Cloud PC

Windows 365 is a cloud PC from Microsoft that can be used to access virtual work environments from anywhere. This keeps your team productive at all times - regardless of location and end device. Your advantage: You save costs because you don't need a virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) and don't have to hire special experts.

Windows 365 offers two versions: Windows 365 Business for customers with up to 300 employees and Windows 365 Enterprise for large enterprises. Especially for SMBs, smaller organizations and government agencies, the plug-and-play approach of Windows 365 Business is a straightforward and fast solution.

AVD - Azure Virtual Desktop

With Azure Virtual Desktop, Microsoft offers a fully comprehensive and flexible cloud VDI that includes many options:

Full control over configuration and management
Support for Citrix or VMware
Integration into existing, complex VDI structures
Integration into hybrid and multi-cloud environments
Scalable consumption-based costs

W365 and AVD / Differences

Windows 365 Cloud PC are optimized for straightforward deployment and management. Another advantage is the calculable price per user

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Azure Virtual Desktop offers a comprehensive cloud VDI with very high flexibility and control. In addition, there is support for Citrix or VMware. The advantage is the possibility of integration into already existing complex VDI structures in hybrid and multi-cloud environments with consumption-oriented flexible costs.

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W365 and AVD / Similarities

W365 and AVD provide remote access via corresponding applications or the browser. Windows 10 and Windows 11 desktops are supported.

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Conclusion

Both solutions, in conjunction with other Microsoft cloud services such as Azure AD, Intune, EMS, etc., offer secure, flexible and modern workplaces and team-oriented work environments. This means that your company is optimally prepared for the challenges of the future.

Scalable
Maximal security
Always up-to-date

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Windows 365 or Azure Virtual Desktop?

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In our Cloud Readiness Workshop, we analyze the various options and work with you to develop the solution proposal that is optimally tailored to your organization.

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