Business Case: Azure Virtual Desktop Adoption for ACME

Azure Virtual Desktop - The Reasons IT Makes Sense

Executive Summary


ACME, a fictitious organisation with 500 staff members, is considering the adoption of Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) as their remote desktop solution. This document provides a simple comparison of AVD with solutions such as Citrix and VMware Horizon, focusing on business benefits, user benefits, and cost benefits.


There are costs and complexity that have not been included in this document as it relates to all technologies. This document should only be used as an entry guide in relation to total cost of ownership.


Introduction


Background


ACME is a dynamic organisation with 500 staff members who require secure and efficient remote desktop access. The organisation aims to address the challenges of remote work and seeks a solution that combines scalability, security, and cost-effectiveness.

Objectives


  • Evaluate the business, user, and cost benefits of adopting Azure Virtual Desktop.
  • Conduct a thorough comparison of Azure Virtual Desktop with solutions (Citrix and Horizon) running on-premises or in Azure.
  • Calculate a summary for ACME based on specific cost components.


Business Benefits


Scalability

AVD offers seamless scalability, allowing for resource adjustments based on demand. This flexibility accommodates varying concurrency levels.


Enhanced Security

AVD provides robust security features, such as multi-factor authentication and Azure Active Directory integration, ensuring data protection and compliance.


Disaster Recovery

AVD simplifies disaster recovery through Azure's built-in features, ensuring business continuity.


Centralised Management

AVD streamlines management with centralised controls, reducing administrative overhead and ensuring consistency.


User Benefits


Accessibility

Users gain the ability to access their desktops and applications from anywhere, enhancing remote work flexibility.


Consistency

AVD ensures a consistent user experience, improving productivity.


Performance

Leveraging Azure's infrastructure, AVD delivers high-performance computing even on low-spec devices.


Availability

AVD offers high availability, ensuring 24/7 access for all users.


Cost Benefits


Capital Expenditure Reduction

AVD eliminates upfront hardware investments, reducing capital expenditure.


Pay-as-You-Go Model

AVD operates on a pay-as-you-go model, optimising resource utilisation and reducing unnecessary expenses.


IT Labour Efficiency

AVD streamlines IT operations, reducing labour costs.


Licensing Optimisation

AVD simplifies licensing, potentially resulting in cost savings.



Comparison of Azure Virtual Desktop with Competing Solutions


Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)

Pro's Con's
Scalability Dependency on Internet
Enhanced Security Learning Curve
Disaster Recovery Subscription Costs
Centralised Management
Accessibility
Consistency
Performance
Availability
Cost Efficiency

Citrix

Pro's Con's
Mature Solution Complex Implementation
High Customisation Costly Licensing
Security Features Maintenance Overhead
Advanced Monitoring
High Performance

VMware Horizon

Pro's Con's
VMware Integration Complexity
High Performance Costly Licensing
Security Limited Cloud Support
Management Tools
VDI Flexibility

Summary


Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) stands out as the preferred choice for ACME Inc due to its comprehensive advantages:


  • Scalability: AVD offers seamless scalability, accommodating varying concurrency levels efficiently.
  • Enhanced Security: Robust security features ensure data protection and compliance.
  • Disaster Recovery: Simplified backup and disaster recovery guarantee business continuity.
  • Centralized Management: Central controls reduce administrative overhead, ensuring consistency.
  • Accessibility: Users gain remote work flexibility.
  • Consistency: AVD offers a consistent user experience.
  • Performance: Leveraging Azure's infrastructure ensures high performance.
  • Availability: AVD offers 24/7 access.
  • Cost Efficiency: It reduces capital expenditure, optimises resource utilisation, and streamlines IT operations.



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