Managed Azure Virtual Desktop Services
Lanter provides managed Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) services for Australian businesses looking for a secure and reliable way to support remote and hybrid work. We design, deploy and manage AVD environments based on how your team actually works, with ongoing support, monitoring and optimisation to help maintain performance, security and predictable running costs.
How Lanter's Managed Azure Virtual Desktop Services Keep Your Business Moving
The Right Managed Azure Virtual Desktop Approach for Your Business
Every AVD environment is different. We design managed AVD environments around your users, applications, security requirements and operational goals, rather than relying on one-size-fits-all deployments or oversized cloud environments.
Assess Users, Applications and Workloads Before You Design Anything
Successful AVD environments start with understanding how your business actually operates. We assess your users, applications, infrastructure and performance requirements before making recommendations, helping avoid over-engineered environments and unnecessary Azure spend.
Design Host Pools, Images and Profiles for Stable Daily Performance
Performance consistency matters in any virtual desktop environment. We design and manage host pools, user profiles and desktop images to help maintain stable, responsive and reliable performance for your users every day.
Migrate to Azure Virtual Desktop Without Disrupting Your Team
Moving to AVD should not interrupt day-to-day operations. We carefully plan migrations, testing and onboarding to help minimise downtime and maintain business continuity throughout the transition.
Secure Access With Microsoft Entra ID, MFA and Conditional Access by Default
Security is built into every managed AVD environment we deploy. We manage identity, MFA, Conditional Access and security controls to help protect remote access, sensitive data and business applications while keeping the user experience straightforward and reliable.
Run, Monitor and Optimise Your AVD Environment Day After Day
AVD environments require ongoing management to remain secure, cost-effective and high performing. We continuously monitor, patch and optimise your environment, helping control Azure costs while maintaining a reliable experience for your team.
What’s Included in Our Managed Azure Virtual Desktop Services
- Azure Virtual Desktop assessment and strategy
- Azure Virtual Desktop deployment and migration
- Host pool and session host management
- FSLogix profile and golden image management
- Microsoft Entra ID, MFA and Conditional Access integration
- Microsoft Intune integration and device management
- Application packaging, deployment and support
- Performance monitoring, patching and optimisation
- Azure cost monitoring and reporting
- Ongoing support, environment reviews and recommendations
Your Trusted Partner for Managed Azure Virtual Desktop
A Pragmatic, Business-First Approach
We don’t take a one-size-fits-all approach to AVD. Every environment is designed around how your business actually operates, balancing performance, security, user experience and cost. That often means avoiding oversized or over-engineered environments, starting with leaner deployments where appropriate and scaling resources over time as requirements evolve.
Experienced Specialists With Real-World Perspective
Our team has implemented and managed AVD environments across a wide range of business scenarios, including hybrid workforces, offshore teams, legacy application environments and businesses moving away from traditional hosted desktop or Citrix platforms. We combine practical operational experience with strong Azure and Microsoft 365 expertise, helping businesses implement AVD environments that are secure, reliable and practical to manage.
Honest Advice Focused on the Right Outcome
We’ll tell you when AVD is the right fit, and when it’s not. In some cases, AVD provides an effective stepping stone away from traditional hosted desktop infrastructure towards more flexible and cost-effective operating models. Our priority is helping businesses choose the right long-term solution, not pushing unnecessary technology or oversized cloud environments.
Managed Azure Virtual Desktop Services for Businesses of All Sizes
Managed Azure Virtual Desktop Services for Small Businesses
Small businesses can use managed AVD to simplify remote access, improve security and reduce reliance on ageing on-premise infrastructure without maintaining large internal IT environments.
Managed Azure Virtual Desktop Services for Medium Businesses
Growing businesses often use AVD to support hybrid work, centralise application delivery and improve operational consistency across distributed teams and locations.
Managed Azure Virtual Desktop Services for Large & Multi-Site Organisations
Lanter supports larger and multi-site organisations requiring scalable desktop delivery, secure remote access, workload segmentation and centralised management across multiple teams or locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Lanter’s managed Azure Virtual Desktop service include?
Our service includes assessment, deployment, migration, monitoring, patching, optimisation, security management and ongoing support for AVD environments.
How do you decide whether managed AVD is the right fit for our business?
We assess your users, workloads, applications, security requirements and operational goals before making recommendations. If another solution is more appropriate, we will advise accordingly.
Do you start with an assessment of our current desktops and applications?
Yes. Understanding your current environment is critical to designing an AVD solution that performs reliably and remains cost-effective over time.
How do you minimise downtime when we move to Azure Virtual Desktop?
We use staged migration approaches, pilot groups, testing and transition planning to reduce disruption during deployment and migration activities.
Is identity, MFA and Conditional Access built into the managed service?
Yes. Security controls such as Microsoft Entra ID integration, MFA and Conditional Access are typically built into managed AVD deployments.
Can you take over and manage an AVD environment we already have running?
Yes. Lanter can review, optimise and manage existing AVD environments, including environments deployed by another provider.
How do you handle FSLogix profiles and our line-of-business applications on an ongoing basis?
We manage FSLogix profiles, image maintenance and application performance as part of ongoing operational management and optimisation.
How do you manage and optimise our Azure consumption costs over time?
We continuously monitor usage, performance and resource allocation to help minimise unnecessary spend while maintaining a stable user experience.
What does ongoing support and reporting look like once AVD is live?
Clients receive ongoing operational support, monitoring, environment reviews, performance recommendations and reporting aligned to their managed service agreement.