Name: When to Choose AVD Over Windows 365 for Virtual Desktops
Start: 2025-04-01T18:05:00Z
End: 2025-04-01T18:05:01.000Z
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Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) is changing the way businesses manage remote work, offering enhanced security, scalability, and cost efficiency. Nathan Taylor (SVP, Global Microsoft Practice Leader) and Jeremy Santos (Director of Engineering) break down how AVD simplifies IT management, eliminates open ports, improves security, and reduces infrastructure costs. Whether you're considering alternatives to traditional VDI solutions or looking for a better way to handle remote access, we're here to help answer your questions.

 Microsoft licensing is complex, but we simplify it so you can make informed decisions, optimize costs, and stay ahead of upcoming changes.

If you're evaluating AVD for your organization, our team can help. We offer a Proof of Concept (POC) to show you exactly how AVD would work in your environment. Contact us today to get started: https://biggreenit.com/

If you're an existing customer, you can email us at support@biggreenit.com

Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only. For recommendations tailored to your business, consult with our experts before making any changes.

Exploring AVD Cost, Security and Performance in Virtual Desktops

Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) is a powerful solution for meeting the stringent compliance and security standards required for government work. In this snippet of Demystifying Microsoft, Nathan Taylor (SVP, Global Microsoft Practice Leader) and Jeremy Santos (Director of Engineering) explore how AVD is designed to support government organizations in ensuring data protection, secure access, and compliance with federal regulations. Learn how AVD enables secure remote access for sensitive tasks and provides flexibility to scale as needed, all while maintaining a high level of security. 

With growing concerns over data protection and the increasing complexity of regulatory requirements, Azure Virtual Desktop offers a way for government agencies and contractors to stay compliant without sacrificing functionality. Whether it's multi-factor authentication, secure access to sensitive data, or enabling workers to access government-specific applications, AVD is built to meet the demanding needs of government work. 

If you're evaluating AVD for your organization, our team can help. We offer a Proof of Concept (POC) to show you exactly how AVD would work in your environment. 

Contact us today to get started: https://biggreenit.com/ 

If you're an existing customer, you can email us at support@biggreenit.com 

Microsoft licensing is complex, but we simplify it so you can make informed decisions, optimize costs, and stay ahead of upcoming changes.

Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only. For recommendations tailored to your business, consult with our experts before making any changes.

Meeting Strict Compliance Standards for Government Work with AVD

In this snippet of Demystifying Microsoft, Nathan Taylor (SVP, Global Microsoft Practice Leader) and Jeremy Santos (Director of Engineering) explain how Azure Local and AVD can replace VMware and Citrix for managing virtual desktop infrastructure. Azure Local allows businesses to run legacy applications locally while still benefiting from cloud-like scalability, offering significant cost savings.  
With AVD, the complexity of managing remote desktops is reduced, and security is enhanced through the familiar Azure portal. Our experts explore how these solutions streamline administration, improve performance, and provide a more efficient way to support remote work without the high costs and complexity of traditional options like VMware and Citrix.  
If you're evaluating AVD for your organization, our team can help. We offer a Proof of Concept (POC) to show you exactly how AVD would work in your environment. 
Contact us today to get started: https://biggreenit.com/  
If you're an existing customer, you can email us at support@biggreenit.com  
Microsoft licensing is complex, but we simplify it so you can make informed decisions, optimize costs, and stay ahead of upcoming changes. 
⚠️ Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only. For recommendations tailored to your business, consult with our experts before making any changes.

The Benefits of Azure Local and AVD Over VMware and Citrix

Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) is changing the way businesses manage remote work, offering enhanced security, scalability, and cost efficiency. Nathan Taylor (SVP, Global Microsoft Practice Leader) and Jeremy Santos (Director of Engineering) break down how AVD simplifies IT management, eliminates open ports, improves security, and reduces infrastructure costs. Whether you're considering alternatives to traditional VDI solutions or looking for a better way to handle remote access, we're here to help answer your questions.

 Microsoft licensing is complex, but we simplify it so you can make informed decisions, optimize costs, and stay ahead of upcoming changes.

If you're evaluating AVD for your organization, our team can help. We offer a Proof of Concept (POC) to show you exactly how AVD would work in your environment. Contact us today to get started: https://biggreenit.com/

 If you're an existing customer, you can email us at support@biggreenit.com

⚠️ Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only. For recommendations tailored to your business, consult with our experts before making any changes.

Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) provides a scalable and flexible solution for remote work, delivering optimized performance, security, and seamless integration with Microsoft 365. In this snippet of Demystifying Microsoft, Nathan Taylor (SVP, Global Microsoft Practice Leader) and Jeremy Santos (Director of Engineering) explore key technical features that set AVD apart, including Teams optimization for improved audio and video performance, FSLogix for seamless roaming profiles, and GPU-enabled virtual machines for high-performance workloads.

The advantages of Microsoft’s global infrastructure are also covered, highlighting private endpoints, Azure Traffic Manager, and Azure Front Door to enhance connectivity and reduce latency for international teams.

If you're evaluating AVD for your organization, our team can help. We offer a Proof of Concept (POC) to show you exactly how AVD would work in your environment. Contact us today to get started: https://biggreenit.com/

If you're an existing customer, you can email us at support@biggreenit.com

Microsoft licensing is complex, but we simplify it so you can make informed decisions, optimize costs, and stay ahead of upcoming changes.

Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only. For recommendations tailored to a specific business, consulting with an expert is recommended before making any changes.

Tackling Remote Work Performance Issues with Azure Virtual Desktop

Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) is transforming how businesses manage remote work by enhancing security, scalability, and cost efficiency. In this snippet of Demystifying Microsoft, Nathan Taylor (SVP, Global Microsoft Practice Leader) and Jeremy Santos (Director of Engineering) break down how AVD simplifies IT management, eliminates open ports, strengthens security, and reduces infrastructure costs.

If you're evaluating AVD for your organization, our team can help. We offer a Proof of Concept (POC) to show you exactly how AVD would work in your environment. Contact us today to get started: https://biggreenit.com/

If you're an existing customer, you can email us at support@biggreenit.com

Microsoft licensing is complex, but we simplify it so you can make informed decisions, optimize costs, and stay ahead of upcoming changes.

Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only. For tailored recommendations, consult our experts before making any changes.

Optimize Your Infrastructure with Azure Virtual Desktop

Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) is a powerful tool for businesses looking to implement remote work solutions, scale their environments, and ensure flexibility. In this snippet of Demystifying Microsoft, Nathan Taylor (SVP, Global Microsoft Practice Leader) and Jeremy Santos (Director of Engineering) explain the process of testing AVD with a Proof of Concept (POC), which will allow IT teams to evaluate how AVD will integrate into their specific environment without fully committing. The POC enables customizable configurations based on user needs, workload, and infrastructure requirements. Whether testing for business continuity, scalability, or remote access, AVD provides a flexible, secure solution for various IT challenges.

If you're evaluating AVD for your organization, our team can help. We offer a Proof of Concept (POC) to show you exactly how AVD would work in your environment. Contact us today to get started: https://biggreenit.com/

If you're an existing customer, you can email us at support@biggreenit.com

Microsoft licensing is complex, but we simplify it so you can make informed decisions, optimize costs, and stay ahead of upcoming changes.

Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only. For recommendations tailored to a specific business, consulting with an expert is recommended before making any changes.

Testing Azure Virtual Desktop with a Proof of Concept for Your Environment

Enterprise Strategy Group reports virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) and Desktop as a Service are among the top end-user computing initiatives for companies this year as they prioritize maintaining a flexible working model. To support these endeavors, investments in Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and similar solutions are growing—so how do you know AVD is a suitable fit for your business?

Watch this Tech Talk webinar in which our esteemed panel answers your frequently asked questions about AVD:
• What is AVD and why is AVD usage increasing?
• How does AVD align with, and differentiate from, traditional remote desktop services?
• What are AVD’s advanced security capabilities?
• How does AVD compare to Citrix, VMware, and other desktop services?
• And much more

If you’re currently investing in or are actively researching AVD you don’t want to miss this session.

Azure Virtual Desktop: FAQs and Core Functionality to Consider

How should user count influence your choice in selecting either Windows 365 or Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) to support your remote or hybrid workforce? For instance, if you have 25 users or less, one of these solutions offers a better option from a pricing standpoint.

Watch our video to discover which solution, AVD or Windows 365, aligns more closely with your business’ user base requirements and learn how to support your workforce with Microsoft’s Cloud PCs.

Windows 365 vs. Azure: How User Count Influences Your Choice

Which cloud-based desktop and productivity environment best suits your company? Supporting your remote workforce via cloud-enabled PCs and workspaces is now today’s standard, wherein you need consistent configuration across devices, scalable storage, and unified identity management. 

Two options in this area are Windows 365 Cloud PC and Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD).

Tune into this compact video as we stack up these two options against each other—comparing features and capabilities—to determine which option fits your use cases: AVD or Windows 365.

Compare Windows 365 & Azure Virtual Desktop: Which Is Best for Your Company?

Imagine possessing the ability to seamlessly clean up erroneous grammar; review email tone, reader sentiment, and clarity of phrase; or to generate iterative content with a few clicks.

These are just some of the myriad methods of leveraging Copilot for Microsoft 365 on which your company could capitalize.

Dive into this demo video to see a step-by-step walkthrough of how to use Copilot for:
1. Conducting email revisions using Coaching by Copilot to foster a more positive connection with your colleagues
2. Generating content to, for instance, concisely spin up a PowerPoint presentation from a dense e-book, complete with PPT design ideas.

Copilot for Microsoft 365 in Action: Demo of Content & Email Generation

What does Copilot for Microsoft 365 adoption look like in your organization? Moreover, how do you determine which business areas benefit most from Copilot-integrated workflows?

Experts from Big Green IT recommend you stay intentional with seat assignments: first reviewing which teams have the highest Microsoft 365 usage and prioritize these users. However, this isn’t the only guidance needed to navigate a successful Copilot adoption.

Watch our video to identify top Copilot use cases for your organization, review responsible AI principles, and understand who, across the business, should be involved in your adoption efforts.

Copilot for Microsoft 365: How to Navigate the Adoption Process

When deciding between Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and Windows 365, it's important to understand the key differences that make each solution suitable for specific use cases. In this snippet of Demystifying Microsoft, Nathan Taylor (SVP, Global Microsoft Practice Leader) and Jeremy Santos (Director of Engineering) showcase the unique benefits of AVD and Windows 365, and explain when to choose one over the other. 

Windows 365 offers simplicity with fixed costs and easy deployment, ideal for small-scale environments and quick rollouts, such as for contractors or remote workers. On the other hand, AVD provides more flexibility and scalability, allowing for custom configurations and a broader range of use cases, especially when managing multiple users or complex environments. 

If you're evaluating AVD for your organization, our team can help. We offer a Proof of Concept (POC) to show you exactly how AVD would work in your environment. 

Contact us today to get started: https://biggreenit.com/ 

If you're an existing customer, you can email us at support@biggreenit.com 

Microsoft licensing is complex, but we simplify it so you can make informed decisions, optimize costs, and stay ahead of upcoming changes. 

Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only. For recommendations tailored to your business, consult with our experts before making any changes.

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