The Modern Endpoints Brief | Azure Virtual Desktop | Enterprise Architecture | Resilience | Data Sovereignty Microsoft’s general availability of Azure Virtual Desktop Regional Host Pools may look like a routine platform enhancement. In practice, it marks a more important shift in how organisations can design, govern and recover virtual desktop services.Regional Host Pools change…
Introducing EPM Insight: turning endpoint privilege from a deployed control into a measurable enterprise service Deploying least privilege is only the beginning. Microsoft Intune Endpoint Privilege Management can reduce dependence on local administrator rights while enabling approved applications to run with elevated permissions. But once EPM is deployed, leaders need a stronger answer than “the…
How to reuse an established Citrix image, onboard on-premises session hosts through Azure Arc and move users to Microsoft’s control plane without first relocating the workload to Azure. Why Azure Virtual Desktop Hybrid changes the migration conversation For years, organisations that wanted to leave Citrix faced an awkward choice: retain the existing on-premises platform or…
Turning technology investment into sustained business value Part of the ONYIA Digital Workplace Framework: Observe → Navigate → Yield Value → Improve → Adapt Success Is Not the Finish Line A transformation programme can meet every delivery milestone and still fall short of lasting value. A migration may be complete, devices deployed, applications modernised and…
Enterprises currently operating Citrix XenDesktop with Provisioning Services (PVS) on Windows Server are increasingly transitioning to Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD). This shift is driven by the need to streamline operations, modernise identity and security, benefit from elastic, cloud-scale delivery and consolidate license. This comprehensive guide presents an architect-level blueprint, detailing the target architecture, landing zone…
A Blueprint for the Design, Deployment, and Operation of Windows Autopilot at Scale Audience and Purpose This reference is intended for Endpoint Architects, Intune Administrators, Engineering Managers, and Service Owners. Its objective is to deliver a pragmatic, evidence-driven framework, in alignment with Microsoft’s latest recommendations and supported by real-world experience, to guide the design, deployment, and operation…
Why Digital Employee Experience is the New Battleground for IT Service Excellence Introduction: The Changing IT Landscape and Rise of DEX The IT services industry is undergoing rapid transformation. As organisations adopt hybrid work models, integrate artificial intelligence into daily operations, and raise expectations for technology performance, the standards for IT Managed Service Providers (MSPs) are evolving…
In January 2026, a routine Windows 11 security update inadvertently introduced a critical bug that prevented many users from signing in to Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and Windows 365 Cloud PCs. Windows clients that installed the January Patch Tuesday updates (e.g. update KB5074109) began encountering authentication errors (0x80080005) when launching remote desktops via the Windows 365…
Designing a successful Cloud Endpoint deployment whether Windows 365 (W365) or Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) starts with understanding what your users do, how they work, and what resources they need. This article provides a practical approach to workload analysis, persona definition, persona-to-endpoint mapping, and ongoing optimisation, plus a cost comparison view to help you make…
As organisations adopt hybrid work and undergo digital transformation, they increasingly require technology solutions that are flexible, secure, and affordable. Microsoft’s new Windows 365 Cloud Apps represent an important advancement for businesses looking to efficiently provide applications to their teams. These apps are designed to make operations smoother, cut down on IT expenses, and give…
In 2026, small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) face a pivotal moment for endpoint strategy. Hybrid work is now mainstream; roughly two-thirds of organisations support flexible “work-from-anywhere” setups and the cost of cybersecurity incidents keep rising. Microsoft’s latest Ignite 2025 announcements around Windows 365, Azure Virtual Desktop, and Microsoft Intune underscore that modern endpoints are key…
As a device management lead and long-time enthusiast of Microsoft technologies, I’m writing this post to share a concern and a hopeful request that I believe many in the IT and endpoint management community share. There’s no question that Microsoft Co-pilot has been a game-changer. Since its global rollout, we’ve seen first-hand at Advania UK…