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Help keep your applications and data secure and compliant with security capabilities that can proactively detect threats and take remedial action. Simplify deployment and management of your infrastructure and scale quickly based on your business needs. Use existing eligible licenses to reduce costs with a modern cloud-based virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), and pay only for what you use Access Windows 10 and Windows 11 desktop and applications from virtually anywhere Bring your own device (BYOD) and access your desktop and applications over the internet using an Azure Virtual Desktop client such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, or HTML5. Choose the right Azure virtual machine (VM) to optimize performance and leverage the Windows 10 and Windows 11 multi-session advantage on Azure to run multiple concurrent user sessions and save costs. Provide employees with the same experience they'd have on a local desktop or laptopÃÂ¢ÃÂÃÂwhether they're managing their inbox with Outlook, sharing files in OneDrive, or collaborating with colleagues on Microsoft Teams. There are no additional license costsÃÂ¢ÃÂÃÂAzure Virtual Desktop can be used with your existing eligible Microsoft 365 or Windows per-user license. Reduce infrastructure costs by right-sizing virtual machines (VMs) and shutting them down when not in use. Increase utilization of VMs with Windows 10 and Windows 11 multi-session. Avoid upfront costs and align operational expenses to business usage. Reduce management overhead by moving all your virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) to the cloud with a managed service. Deploy and scale quickly within the Azure portal The Azure portal is your management hub for Azure Virtual Desktop. Configure network settings, add users, deploy desktop apps, and enable security with a few clicks. Set up automated scaling and manage your images efficiently with Azure Shared Image Gallery. Focus on your desktop apps and policies while Azure manages the rest. Maximize your investments and skills by integrating Azure Virtual Desktop into existing desktop and app virtualization environments with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops with Azure and VMware Horizon Cloud on Microsoft Azure. In addition to support for hybrid deployments, centralized management, and advanced tooling, Citrix and VMware customers have the ability to rapidly deploy Windows 10 and Windows 11 Enterprise multi-session on Azure Virtual Machines Choose the right option to fit your secure hybrid work needs A flexible cloud virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) platform that securely delivers virtual desktops and remote apps with maximum control ÃÂ¢ÃÂÃÂ¢ Windows 10 and Windows 11 personalized and multi-session desktops and remote app streaming ÃÂ¢ÃÂÃÂ¢ Full control over management and deployment, plus options for Citrix and VMware integration A complete software-as-service (SaaS) solution that securely streams your personalized Windows experience ÃÂ¢ÃÂÃÂ all your apps, content and settings - to any device ÃÂ¢ÃÂÃÂ¢ Management and deployment with familiar desktop tools and skills Modernize and help secure your remote work environment Enable your employees to access FSI workloads from almost any deviceÃÂ¢ÃÂÃÂwith enterprise-grade security, compliance, and performance from virtually anywhere. 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Implement safe, adaptive identities to enable the right level of access. Give government employees the ability to collaborate more securely and share essential data with other agencies to improve citizen services. Help keep your applications and data secure and FedRAMP compliant with security capabilities that proactively detect threats and take remedial action. Enable your frontline and information workers to run any smart manufacturing workload more securely from anywhere, on any workstation, with enterprise-grade security, compliance, and performance. Learn more about Azure for manufacturing. Read how Kohler saved costs on their VDI solution Enable an optimized Microsoft 365 and Teams experience with support for heavy workload apps such as GPU intensive 3D applications for designÃÂ¢ÃÂÃÂlike digital twin 3D modelsÃÂ¢ÃÂÃÂand engineering teams like AutoCAD. Optimize costs by saving on licensing, IT infrastructure, hardware refresh deployment, and maintenance of your virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI). Simplify IT management and easily onboard new users with minimal effort. Help protect corporate and financial data with built-in intelligent security. Add or remove instances immediately to scale with the changing needs of your business. Equip retail and first-line employees to work anywhere with improved functionality, seamless access, and best-in-class security. Learn more about Azure for retail. Enable remote office, store, and call center employees to access corporate assets more securely. Quickly onboard new employees without theor the shipping delays of a corporate device. Keep your applications and data more secure, ensure compliance with PCI mandates, and protect customer payment data with built-in intelligent security. Increase cost savings on your infrastructure, licenses, hardware, deployment, and management expenses by paying for only what you use. Secure and modernize access to healthcare data and apps Enable care teams to work remotely without compromising care delivery. Help ensure security of health data while maintaining compliance with evolving health regulations. Learn more about Azure for healthcare. Read how the NHS enabled a remote work force with Azure Virtual Desktop Expedite rollouts to support a remote workforce and ensure that vital services are never disrupted. Gain the agility to deliver new products and services for patients and care teams. Provide HPC and GPU virtual machines for clinical analytics, genomics workloads, and app development. Simplify access to electronic health records with an optimized end user experience and reduced latency for optimal patient care. Safely host health apps for partners, contractors, and remote office workers while remaining compliant with HIPAA and FedRAMP certifications. Prevent theft of Protected Health Information (PHI), patents, technology, and test data with built-in intelligent security Hospitals reduce device management time by 60 percent, enable remote work in less than four weeks "With Azure Virtual Desktop, it's all done for us in the cloud. Devices automatically get the latest and greatest updates, and we don't have to worry about it. Before, we were patching computers daily." Morne Beck, Head of IT, Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust "Previously, people had to come on campus to access computing power. Now, to get that same level of service, all they need is Azure Virtual Desktop and a device with a web browser."