Cloud desktops
Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365 Cloud PCs
Give your team a secure Windows desktop they can reach from anywhere. We design, build and support cloud desktops that work on any device.
A Windows desktop in the cloud
Cloud desktops let staff sign in to a full Windows desktop from a laptop, a tablet or a home computer, with company data staying in the cloud. They suit remote and hybrid teams, contractors, seasonal staff and businesses running older applications.
We are a Microsoft Partner. We help you choose between Windows 365 Cloud PCs and Azure Virtual Desktop, build the environment, secure it and support your users.
Windows 10 reached end of support on 14 October 2025. A cloud desktop runs Windows 11 on Microsoft's infrastructure, which can keep older devices useful while you plan replacements. See also our Azure and cloud servers and Microsoft Intune services.
Talk to our teamWhat we do with cloud desktops
The right option, built and supported properly.
Windows 365 Cloud PCs
A personal Windows desktop in the cloud for each user, with a predictable per-user cost.
Azure Virtual Desktop
Flexible virtual desktops and apps hosted in your own Azure environment, including shared multi-session desktops.
Security and access control
Multi-factor authentication, Conditional Access and managed devices protect the desktop and your data.
Any device, anywhere
Staff connect from Windows, Mac, iPad, Android or a web browser.
Images and applications
A standard desktop with your apps, so every user gets the same supported environment.
Migration to the cloud
Move users and apps from old PCs and servers to cloud desktops with minimal disruption.
Cost and sizing advice
Right-size desktops and use scaling so you only pay for what you need.
Support and monitoring
User support, updates and monitoring so the environment stays fast and secure.
How a cloud desktop project works
A staged move that keeps your people working.
01
Assess
We look at your users, applications, devices and how people work.
02
Design
We choose the right option and design the environment, security and costs.
03
Build and migrate
We build the desktops and images, then move users across in stages.
04
Support
We support your users and keep the environment updated and optimised.
Why businesses choose us for cloud desktops
Honest advice on which option fits, and what it will cost.
Security first
Security settings, multi-factor authentication and sensible access controls are part of the design, not an afterthought.
Plain-English advice
No jargon. We explain the options, the trade-offs and our recommendation.
Microsoft Partner
Being a Microsoft Partner gives us access to Microsoft partner support and technical resources when your project needs them.
Ongoing support
After go-live our help desk is there when your team has questions.
Cloud desktop questions
Straight answers to the questions we hear most.
What is the difference between Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop?
Windows 365 gives each person a dedicated Cloud PC with a simple per-user price. Azure Virtual Desktop is more flexible, can share desktops between users and bills for what you use in Azure, but needs more design and management. We help you choose.
Do we need extra Microsoft licences?
Both options rely on Microsoft licensing, and the details depend on which you choose and what you already have. We check your licences first so you do not buy more than you need.
Who is a cloud desktop suitable for?
Remote and hybrid teams, contractors, seasonal or short-term staff, and businesses with specialised applications that need a managed Windows desktop.
Can staff connect from a Mac or tablet?
Yes. Staff can connect from Windows, Mac, iOS, Android and a web browser.
Is a cloud desktop secure?
Yes, when it is set up properly. Data stays in the cloud, sign-in is protected with MFA and Conditional Access, and we can restrict copying files to personal devices.
Will it replace our office computers?
It can, or it can sit alongside them. Many businesses keep office PCs and add cloud desktops for remote staff and contractors.
How does this relate to the end of Windows 10 support?
Windows 10 reached end of support on 14 October 2025. A cloud desktop runs Windows 11 on Microsoft's infrastructure, so it can keep older devices useful while you plan replacements.
Related services
Other ways we can help.
Microsoft 365 consulting
Licensing, migration, security and support for your whole Microsoft 365 environment.
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Thinking about cloud desktops?
Tell us who needs to work remotely and what they run, and we will recommend the simplest option.