Azure Virtual Desktop

Virtual Windows workstations via Microsoft Azure: secure, scalable and centrally managed.

  • The full Windows experience, accessible anywhere.
  • Supports both multi-session and dedicated desktops.
  • Set up, managed and optimised by Socia ICT.
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This is how Socia ICT helps you with Azure Virtual Desktop

With Azure Virtual Desktop, you work in a full Windows environment running on Microsoft Azure. Ideal for organisations with compliance requirements, fixed application profiles or resource-intensive software. Socia ICT handles architecture, implementation, management and user support.

Flexible and scalable

Easily add workstations or adjust capacity per team, role or project.

Performance for resource-intensive applications

ERP, CAD, Power BI or bespoke software runs in the cloud, not on local PCs.

Centrally secured and managed

Access via Entra ID, Conditional Access, MFA and Intune policies.

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Fully managed by Socia ICT

We take care of set-up, monitoring, updates and cost control.

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  • Device lifecycle management

    Socia ICT supports businesses with device lifecycle management. From onboarding and product deployment to recycling and software delivery: we manage the entire process securely, efficiently and scalably.

  • Endpoint detection and response

    Cyberattacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated and antivirus software is no longer enough. With EDR and MDR, we help you secure your endpoints with real-time insight, rapid response and 24/7 monitoring by experts.

  • Onboarding and offboarding

    With onboarding and offboarding handled by Socia ICT, new staff can get started straight away and departing staff are securely taken off the system. No loose ends – just a streamlined process.

  • Buyback and recycling

    Leaving old devices lying around poses a risk to your data and to the environment. Socia ICT arranges secure data erasure, buy-back and recycling. This helps you reduce costs, comply with legislation and give your hardware a new lease of life.

  • Firewall

    Effective firewall management keeps your IT environment secure against cyber threats and unauthorised access. Socia ICT assists with setup, monitoring and ongoing management: tailored to your security policy and compliance requirements. This gives you control over your network and insight into what’s happening.

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Azure Virtual Desktop: one workspace, the same experience everywhere

Azure Virtual Desktop offers employees a full Windows environment, accessible via laptop, thin client or browser. Applications, permissions and security are managed centrally, meaning IT spends less time on individual installations and complex endpoint configurations.

Socia ICT helps organisations design, migrate and manage Azure Virtual Desktop. We tailor workloads, identity, security policies and cost structures to your organisation, with support for multi-session, dedicated desktops and Windows 365 variants.

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A scalable virtual Windows workstation

Together, we’ll assess whether Azure Virtual Desktop is suitable for your applications, security policy and user profiles: no sales pitches, just realistic scenarios.

Book a meeting with a technical consultant from Socia ICT and discover how Azure Virtual Desktop can help your organisation achieve flexibility, control and performance.

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What others say about us

Professional partners for IT products and services.

Paul Emmelot

at

Graydon Holding NV

We at TKV have been working with Socia for many years and have thoroughly enjoyed the collaboration. What stands out is the personal touch, clear communication and prompt responses to queries and requests. If there are any issues with deliveries, communication is clear and, where possible, an alternative is offered. We look forward to a long-term partnership.

Mark Korshuize

System Administrator at

Thyssenkrupp

Thanks to your flexibility and commitment, the collaboration really felt like a partnership. The content and design complement each other perfectly; a very successful online shop. The professional collaboration is reflected in the quality of the online shop: sleek, clear and attractive.

Jingjing You

Buyer at

AC Analytical Controls BV

To us, Socia ICT doesn’t feel like a supplier, but genuinely like a colleague who’s always on hand. Whether it’s ordering hardware or just a quick question, they take the time and think things through as if they were part of our team. No sales pitches, just genuine commitment and practical solutions. That makes working together not only easy, but also a real pleasure. We wouldn’t want anyone else!

Niels Kleinschmidt

IT Support Engineer at

The Coatinc Company Holding B.V.

What sets Socia apart for me is the combination of personal attention, strong IT expertise and genuine commitment to the client. I have also greatly appreciated the sessions organised by Socia on current IT topics over the past year. In short, Socia offers real added value and is a partner I wholeheartedly recommend.

Kees Blom

ICT Manager at

Remeha

Azure Virtual Desktop for businesses: secure virtual workstations from the Microsoft cloud

Azure Virtual Desktop enables Windows workstations to be hosted centrally in Microsoft Azure. Employees log in via a laptop, PC or browser and always receive the same managed working environment, regardless of location or device. This makes Azure Virtual Desktop ideal for organisations seeking to standardise, control costs or make applications centrally available.

Unlike traditional workstations, applications do not need to be installed on each device. Everything runs in the cloud, meaning that performance, security and updates are managed centrally. This prevents configuration discrepancies, reduces the administrative burden and ensures that sensitive data is not stored locally.

Socia ICT supports businesses with the architecture, implementation and management of Azure Virtual Desktop environments. We ensure the right balance between costs, performance and security requirements. Using Microsoft Entra ID, we manage access, Conditional Access, MFA and rights management. Policies and compliance settings are assigned via Intune, ensuring that workstations comply with internal and external guidelines.

Azure Virtual Desktop can be set up as a multi-session environment – ideal for teams using the same applications – or as a dedicated desktop for staff with individual requirements. Thanks to Azure, you can easily scale up or down depending on the project, department or season.

We don’t just help with the technology, but also with adoption, onboarding, offboarding and the entire lifecycle. New staff start work immediately with a fully set-up workstation, whilst access and data are securely locked down as soon as someone leaves.

With Socia ICT, you’re not just choosing an Azure Virtual Desktop environment, but a managed workplace solution that suits your organisation, security requirements and application landscape.