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Secure, cloud-hosted Windows desktops your team can access from any device, anywhere, fully managed by Speedster IT.
Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) lets your entire workforce access internal systems, manage data and collaborate from anywhere, on any device. We build, manage and deploy virtual desktops tailored to your business, with no hardware limitations and no geographical constraints. Prefer a different cloud platform? We also cover Azure Alternatives and AWS Alternatives.
Microsoft's published SLA for Azure Virtual Desktop is 99.5% uptime, and our dedicated 24/7 support means an expert is always on hand if you need one.
Websites, mobile apps, CRMs and databases, store your entire system in a reliable remote environment and access it securely from any device, anywhere.
Built for flexibility. Pay only for what you need today and scale as you grow.
Access your network and internal systems remotely from any device, built for maximum productivity.
Keep your team informed, engaged and on task, wherever they are working.
AVD works with Microsoft 365 and is built for flexibility, scale your virtualisation services as you grow.
Reduce the risk of data breaches and leaks, with Azure's data privacy commitments and our additional security services.
Switch without downtime, AVD works alongside your existing IT infrastructure thanks to Azure's hybrid network.
Complement your AVD deployment with our penetration testing, next-generation firewalls and remote security solutions.
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We have helped London businesses reap the benefits of Microsoft Azure for two decades, across startups and SMEs alike.
Our experts migrate your data and set up your entire system to run on Azure without added disruption.
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Let's talk through how Azure Virtual Desktop can give your London business secure, flexible remote working.
Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) is a cloud-hosted Windows desktop service from Microsoft. Instead of running Windows locally on a physical PC, users connect over the internet to a fully managed desktop running in Microsoft's Azure data centres. The experience is identical to a local PC but can be accessed from any device, anywhere.
Yes. AVD scales from as few as 5 users upward. It is particularly cost-effective when employees use mixed devices (Windows, Mac, iPad), work remotely, or need secure access to a consistent desktop environment. There is no large upfront hardware cost — you pay per user per month.
AVD is Microsoft's native solution and is included within certain Microsoft 365 and Windows licences, reducing third-party licensing costs. Citrix and VMware offer more advanced session management for very large deployments. For most SMEs, AVD provides equivalent functionality at a lower total cost.
Microsoft recommends a minimum of 1.5 Mbps per user for a basic AVD session, and 5–10 Mbps for a comfortable experience with multimedia content. Most modern home and office broadband connections are more than sufficient. Latency matters more than raw speed — under 150ms round-trip is ideal.
Most Windows applications run on AVD without modification, including line-of-business software, accounting packages, and CAD tools. Some applications with hardware dependencies (USB dongles, specialist peripherals) require additional configuration. Speedster IT tests all critical applications before migration.
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