Nutanix Cloud Platform will support Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop in hybrid environments, enabling organisations to run it on-premises on the Nutanix AHV Hypervisor.
“The Nutanix Cloud Platform delivers a performant, resilient, cost-efficient, and secure infrastructure base for desktop infrastructure (VDI) workloads,” said Tarkan Maner, chief commercial officer at Nutanix. “This collaboration with Microsoft will empower our customers with more options for virtual desktops, whether they’re modernising on premises or extending into hybrid cloud environments.”
Azure Virtual Desktop
Azure Virtual Desktop for hybrid environments aims to address critical compliance and regulatory requirements in industries that prioritise data residency and sovereignty.
Key Benefits of Azure Virtual Desktop for hybrid environments on Nutanix AHV will include:
- Hybrid Flexibility: Combine on-premises performance with Azure scalability
- Ability to run Microsoft applications: Native support for Microsoft 365, Teams optimisations, Microsoft Entra, and security services.
- Optimised for Performance: Ideal for latency-sensitive and graphics-intensive workloads.
- Cost Efficiency: Leverage existing Microsoft licensing and Nutanix infrastructure for predictable economics.
“Azure Virtual Desktop is built to deliver a secure, scalable, and deeply integrated experience with Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams, and Windows,” said Scott Manchester, vice president of product for Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop atMicrosoft. “Nutanix support for Azure Virtual Desktop will give customers more choice,whether they deploy in the cloud or on premises—without compromising on themodern security model or licensing efficiencies.”
