Hosted virtual desktops and published apps — Azure Virtual Desktop, Citrix DaaS, and when Windows 365 Cloud PCs fit — planned and run by a local Dallas–Fort Worth team.
Start Cloud Readiness AssessmentA hosted virtual desktop runs Windows and business apps in a datacenter or cloud—not only on the laptop under someone’s desk. Users connect from any device to a consistent workspace you patch, back up, and control centrally.
Most estates mix two patterns. Choose by isolation, persistence, and cost posture—not by brand slogans.
One virtual machine per user. Strong isolation and a persistent desktop when people need a “my PC” experience — power users, developers, or regulated roles. Lower density; higher compute per seat. Fits when apps or compliance demand separation.
Several users share a Windows Server or multi-session host, or connect to published apps only. Higher density and a lower cost posture for task and knowledge workers with standard apps. Profiles and FSLogix-style containers keep personalization without a dedicated VM each.
We map apps and users to the right control plane—and recommend what you will actually run, not a one-size slogan.
Microsoft’s desktop and remote app service in Azure: host pools, session hosts, FSLogix profiles, and identity tied to Microsoft Entra ID. Strong fit when you want Azure-native hosting, multi-session Windows, and Microsoft 365–aligned operations.
Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (on-prem or hybrid) and Citrix DaaS (Citrix Cloud control plane). Deep app publishing, HDX delivery, and gateway options when you need fine-grained control or already run Citrix farms.
A separate Microsoft product: dedicated Cloud PCs with simpler provisioning and predictable per-user licensing. Fits when you want personal Cloud PCs without operating an AVD host pool. Not a drop-in substitute for every AVD or Citrix design.
AVD user access usually rides eligible Microsoft 365 or Windows Enterprise licenses—not every M365 SKU. Azure compute and networking bill separately; Windows 365 is licensed on its own.
Examples Microsoft documents for AVD user access include Microsoft 365 E3 / E5 / Business Premium and Windows Enterprise E3 / E5 (and related eligible SKUs). We confirm eligibility against current Microsoft Learn guidance for your tenants — we do not invent coverage.
Azure session-host compute and storage. Gateway and networking. RDS CALs when hosts are Windows Server. Citrix licenses when you choose Citrix control planes. No dollar prices on this page — we walk numbers after we know seats, density, and region.
Connect with Windows App for AVD, Citrix Workspace for Citrix, or a supported browser when HTML5 is enabled—endpoint client floors, not VM sizes.
Microsoft documents supported OS floors for the Windows App and related remote desktop clients on Windows, macOS, iOS/iPadOS, and Android. We size endpoints to those published minimums and keep classic MSTSC assumptions out of AVD designs.
Citrix Workspace app covers Windows, macOS, mobile, and Linux clients for published desktops and apps. Browser access is available when your Citrix design enables it — useful for contractors and kiosk scenarios.
HTML5 / web clients reduce install friction. They are not a substitute for a managed client when you need full peripheral, offline, or graphics features — we match the client to the persona.
A local Dallas–Fort Worth team — not a ticket queue — walks assessment through managed operations.
Apps, personas, identity, licensing, and remote-work reality. Dedicated vs shared posture becomes clear before anyone buys hosts.
Control plane (AVD, Citrix DaaS/CVAD, or Windows 365 where it fits), networking, profiles, images, and security boundaries.
A limited user group proves performance, printers, and day-two ops before you scale seats.
Image updates, host health, profile containers, gateway watch, and user access — owned by operators who already know your stack.
Side-by-side axes — not a scorecard that crowns a winner. Use this to frame design conversations with STACKTECH.
Start with the Cloud Readiness Assessment. Tell us about dedicated VDI, shared multi-session desktops, Citrix, AVD, or Windows 365 — STACKTECH follows up with an honest fit read for Dallas–Fort Worth businesses.
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