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Top Features. Real Benefits. The Right Platform.
Every virtual desktop platform has its strengths — the key is knowing how to use them. We break down the top 5 features of the major VDI solutions we work with (MS Windows OS and Linux), so you can compare quickly, understand the value, and see how we help you make the right call for your environment.
Citrix CVAD
Flexibility – Any hypervisor and any cloud or Hybrid deployments. Highly scaleable and reliable. Fast image management using Citrix PVS or MCS.
Security – End to end secure access via Netscaler ADC using ICA or VPN.
Performance – HDX/ICA is the premier remoting protocol with class leading performance even on high latency networks.
Features – Feature rich end to end product stack with Citrix PVS to Netscaler ADC, Autoscale and Multimedia optimisations for MS Teams, Zoom etc.
Development – Continuous development and improvements, first to introducing new features e.g. Nvidia vGPU technology for XenServer and XenApp for graphic intensive workloads.
Omnissa Horizon
Simplicity – Simplified management and reduced complexity with App volumes and DEM.
Performance – Deliver fast and personalised apps and desktops using Instant Clones, App Volumes and DEM.
Security – Unified Access Gateway integrated with RADIUS for secure remote access.
Features – Rich User Experience via familiar, personalised desktop with 3D graphics support using the Blast Extreme protocol.
Flexibility – Deploy on-premise VMware or VMware Cloud on AWS or Azure VMware Solutions or Hybrid.
MS Azure AVD
Simplicity – Easy to deploy configure, secure and manage virtual machines.
Exclusivity – Windows 10/11 Multi-user VDI available in Azure only.
Licensing – AVD licensing model dependent on M365 license type and with no additional licensing costs.
Hardware – Leverages MS Azure cloud infrastucture and reduces the need for server hardware on premise
Scalability – Scale according to business needs.
Parallels RAS
Simplicity – Easy to deploy, configure, secure and manage via single admin console.
Flexibility – Multiple deployment options, On-premise, any cloud or Hybrid and deploy AVD, VDI, RemotePC or RDHS desktops.
Licensing – Simple single affordable licensing model with access to all RAS features. Concurrent user licensing.
Familiarity – Reduced learning curve for administrators and end users.
Features – Enhance MS RDS and Azure AVD. Automation and image management, integrated reporting and monitoring, CPU optimisations and more.
MS Windows 365
Simplicity – Simple to deploy manage, configure and “Desktops as a Service” (DaaS).
Exclusivity – Available on Azure only.
Licensing – Per user licensing. Subscription based.
Scalability – Scale according to business needs from a single user.
Flexibility – Deploy Citrix CVAD, Horizon or Parallels RAS to enhance Windows 365.
Note: Citrix CVAD, VMware Horizon, and Parallels RAS can be used to extend and enhance Microsoft AVD and Windows 365 deployments—offering greater control, improved user experience, and enterprise-grade features. While DEX solutions such as Control-Up should be deployed to improve real-time monitoring, automated remediation and a rich set of troubleshooting features for your deployment.
Additional EUC solutions that are available for both Windows and Linux workloads include AWS Workspaces, Parsec, NICE DCV and LeoStream.
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