Azure Virtual Desktop
The latest Azure Virtual Desktop coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
TWM Solicitors Dumps RDS for AVD with 'Invisible' Windows IoT Thin Clients
TWM Solicitors has completed a sweeping migration from Microsoft Remote Desktop Services to Azure Virtual Desktop, equipping 240 staff with Windows IoT Enterprise LTSC-based 10ZiG thin clients that...
Microsoft Extends New Teams VDI Media Optimization to Azure Virtual Desktop Remote Apps and Windows 365 Cloud Apps
Microsoft has begun rolling out an update that brings its next-generation Teams media optimization to deployments where Teams runs as a Remote App in Azure Virtual Desktop or as a Cloud App in...
Exostar CMMC Ready Suite Hits Microsoft Marketplace, Streamlining Defense Compliance for Azure Users
Defense contractors struggling with the maze of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements now have a new procurement pathway. On June 3, 2026, Exostar announced that its CMMC...
Nerdio Manager for MSP 7.0 Public Preview Targets Microsoft 365 Sprawl
Nerdio took the wraps off Nerdio Manager for MSP 7.0 on May 4, 2026, releasing the latest version of its multi-tenant management platform into public preview. The announcement comes as the company...
Nerdio and Nutanix Forge Alliance to Simplify Hybrid Azure Virtual Desktop Deployments
Nerdio has announced a strategic alliance with Nutanix aimed at simplifying hybrid Azure Virtual Desktop deployments for enterprise customers. The partnership arrives as organizations increasingly...
ControlUp DaaS IQ for Azure Virtual Desktop: A Unified Control Plane for Scaling and Cost Management
ControlUp has launched DaaS IQ for Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop, positioning it as a comprehensive control plane solution for organizations grappling with the complexities of scaling virtual...
Microsoft's Windows App Replaces Remote Desktop: Migration Timeline, Key Features, and IT Community Response
Microsoft has officially confirmed the retirement timeline for its legacy Remote Desktop clients, with the Windows App positioned as the unified successor for all remote access scenarios. The company...
IGEL and Microsoft Release Joint Reference Architectures for Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop Security
Microsoft and IGEL have published jointly reviewed reference architectures for Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop deployments, marking a significant step toward standardized security in enterprise...
Citrix vs Azure Virtual Desktop with Nerdio: Enterprise VDI Comparison
Comparing Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops with Azure Virtual Desktop plus Nerdio Manager for Enterprise reveals two fundamentally different approaches to virtual desktop delivery. Citrix represents...
Microsoft's Secure Boot Certificate Rotation: Critical Update for AVD, Windows 365 & Intune
Microsoft has initiated a critical security update process that requires immediate attention from IT administrators managing cloud PC environments. The company, in collaboration with PC ecosystem...
Unified identity and endpoint management cuts MSP operational overhead by up to 40%
Modern Managed Service Providers (MSPs) are at a critical juncture where the traditional approach of managing Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and Microsoft 365 as separate silos is no longer sustainable....
Microsoft Technical Takeoff 2026: Windows Management & Cloud Innovations for IT Pros
Microsoft's Technical Takeoff conference returns in March 2026 with a specialized engineering-led program designed specifically for IT professionals managing Windows environments,...