The future implementation of Azure VDI would allow the university to leverage its Azure subscription to replace the on-premises VDI environment, reduce its carbon footprint, and deliver a sustainable, cost-effective virtual desktop solution for the University community.
This project fits in perfectly with the Transformation 2030 vision because Azure VDI provides on-demand scalability, allowing swift adjustments to virtual desktop resources based on fluctuating workloads. Its cloud-based architecture facilitates rapid deployment, ensuring quick adaptation to changing business requirements with minimal infrastructure constraints.
Additionally, Azure VDI fosters connectivity by enabling users to access their virtual desktops from any location with internet access, promoting collaboration and seamless workflow continuity. The approach will contribute to operational efficiency, minimizing hardware-related waste and lowering the carbon footprint associated with maintaining on-premises infrastructure.
Azure is currently being tested with a small number of internal users for its future implementation. When it is deployed across the entire campus, it will be used by support staff, researchers, and, in specific cases, external consultants. It will replace the current on-site enterprise VDI infrastructure.
Azure offers flexibility, cost efficiency, and centralized management. The transition to Azure VDI will increase sustainability by optimizing resource utilization, enabling more efficient energy management, and reducing the carbon footprint associated with on-premises infrastructure, thus contributing to more sustainable IT practices.
“By embarking on a journey from on-premises corporate VDI to Azure VDI, we are forging a path where the future of virtualized workspaces meets the limitless possibilities of the cloud.”
Adamou Handou
— Senior Business Analyst