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Empower Your Employees with Windows Virtual Desktop Empower your employees with Windows Virtual Desktop Modernize your workforce to work how they want, where they want Employees require constant connectivity, better flexibility, and specialized tools for their roles in order to stay productive. Secure Connectivity Keeping your business safe is a priority. With dispersed workers, shared documents, and employees accessing documents from different networks, it can be difficult to ensure that sensitive information remains safe. Flexibility Work is no longer constrained to the office. Employees need to be able to stay productive, whether working remote, in the field, or on-site. Personalization- One size does not fit all Employees expect their tools to be personalized to meet their individual demands. Different roles require different applications and resource allocation. Are your tools up to the challenge? Windows Virtual Desktop is the remote desktop solution that will empower your employees to stay productive, no matter where they are working from. With Windows Virtual Desktop employees can securely connect to their desktop anywhere with internet access. They’ll remain productive from any location. Windows Virtual Desktop is the best virtualized Windows and Office experience, giving employees the tools they need on any eligible device. Windows Virtual Desktop Personalization is simple to set up through the The best virtual desktop experience, Azure portal. Give each employee the specific tools delivered on Azure and applications they need. Give your employees the tools they need to thrive, at a price you’ll love. Windows Virtual Desktop will work with any budget. Use your qualifying Microsoft 365 or Windows 10* licenses to get the best price available. *Find the full list of eligible licenses for Windows Virtual Desktop Best User Superior Experience Economics Windows Virtual Desktop key benefits Modern Workforce Secure by Design Best user experience Windows Virtual Desktop helps employees do their best work by providing them with a familiar desktop experience and productivity tools they already know. Windows Virtual Desktop + Office 365 Windows Virtual Desktop is designed to work with Office 365 applications. Office 365 containers enable fast load times for user files. Files automatically load to virtual desktops, so employees can quickly access important information from any eligible device. Modernize your workforce Employees can take their work with them, wherever they go. They can access their desktop and apps on any device, for a secure and portable experience—on the tarmac, in the coffee shop, or at the beach. Empower employees to be productive on the go With Windows Virtual Desktop users can securely work from anywhere with an internet connection. Employees can use their favorite devices* to access their desktop environment and transition easily from the office to the field. *Must be a qualified device Secure by design Windows Virtual Desktop comes with the security of Azure. Easily assign roles, grant permissions, and manage secure sign-on through Azure AD. Enhanced security and simplified management Windows Virtual Desktop was born in the cloud. This means that security features like secure sign-on and Multi-factor Authentication come standard. With Windows Virtual Desktop, it’s simple to assign user access based on role. So you can restrict sensitive customer information and still allow employees access to the files they need. Superior economics Currently using a desktop virtualization solution? Reduce compute costs without sacrificing user experience. Windows Virtual Desktop provides a native Windows 10 experience, at the cost of traditional remote desktop services. It’s the best of both worlds! Superior performance and a price you’ll love Use your Microsoft 365 or qualifying Windows 10 licenses and deploy Windows Virtual Desktop with no additional licensing costs. Windows Virtual Desktop is the only way to get Windows 10 multi-session pricing for compute resources. Litzia is the perfect partner for your Windows Virtual Desktop deployment. Why partner with Litzia? With extensive training and experience in Microsoft-based solutions, Litzia’s technical team can effectively deploy WVD for your organization. Microsoft recognizes Litzia as a 4–time Silver certified partner in Datacenter, Data Platform, Cloud Platform, and Small and Midmarket Cloud Solutions. Litzia has the tools, resources, and expertise to customize your cloud transformation plan. Litzia 360-714-0565 [email protected] 314 E. Holly St. Suite 205 Bellingham, WA 98225 www.litzia.com 1 2 3 Assess Plan Deploy Next Steps Empower your employees to achieve more. Contact Us Contact us to discuss if Windows Virtual Desktop is the next step in your Cloud Transformation journey. Tel: 360-714-0565 Email: [email protected] Contact Us Here.
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