The managed desktop is dead – long live the optimised virtual workspace
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The article argues that managed desktops are being replaced by cloud-delivered virtual workspaces. It highlights Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365 as the main platforms driving this shift and positions them as the benchmark for modern end-user computing. It also emphasizes the need for orchestration and observability tools such as Nerdio and ControlUp to optimize cost, performance, and user experience. The piece frames virtualization as a way to extend device lifecycles, simplify onboarding and offboarding, and reduce IT support effort.
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