Azure Virtual Desktop for Calgary Businesses
Give your team a full Windows desktop in the cloud — accessible from any device, anywhere, with enterprise-grade security. AltaCom deploys and manages AVD so your team can work from anywhere in Alberta. Proudly serving Calgary and businesses across Alberta since 2011.
Azure Virtual Desktop
What is Azure Virtual Desktop?
Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) is Microsoft's cloud-hosted desktop service — it delivers a full Windows desktop and applications to any device, anywhere, without the cost and complexity of traditional on-premises Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI).
For Calgary businesses with remote or hybrid workforces, AVD solves the core challenge: giving every user secure access to their full work environment — including line-of-business applications — without requiring a corporate device or VPN. Sessions run in Microsoft's Canadian Azure datacentres, keeping data resident in Canada.
AltaCom designs, deploys, and manages AVD environments for Alberta businesses. We handle the Azure architecture, session host configuration, FSLogix profile management, and ongoing maintenance — so you get the benefits of virtual desktops without the IT overhead.
Sessions Active
47 users connected · all healthy
Recent Activity
User session started — remote Calgary
5m agoDesktop image updated — 0 downtime
2h agoCost report: 41% below on-prem VDI
1d agoWhy AVD
Six reasons Calgary businesses choose AVD
Work from Anywhere
Full Windows desktop accessible from any browser, on any device — laptop, tablet, or phone.
Enterprise Security Built-in
Microsoft's zero-trust security model with Conditional Access, MFA, and Intune device management.
Reduce Hardware Costs
Run demanding software on lightweight devices. Extend hardware life by 2–3 years with AVD.
Always Up-to-Date
Windows updates, app patches, and security fixes applied centrally — no more per-machine IT work.
Scale Users Instantly
Add or remove desktops in minutes. Scale up for seasonal staff, scale down after projects.
Disaster Recovery Built-in
Data lives in Azure, not on devices. Lost or stolen devices mean no data loss — just a new login.
Use Cases
Who AVD is built for
Remote & Hybrid Teams
Give your hybrid workforce a consistent desktop experience whether they are in the office, at home, or on the road across Alberta.
Multi-Office Organizations
Centralize IT management across multiple Calgary and Alberta locations — one desktop image, configured once, deployed everywhere.
Contractor Access
Give contractors and temps a time-limited, fully managed desktop with access only to the apps they need — no corporate laptop required.
BYOD Policies
Let employees use personal devices without corporate risk. AVD keeps company data in Azure — it never touches the personal device.
Related Services
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Azure Cloud Consulting
AVD runs on a well-architected Azure foundation. We design, deploy, and optimise the full environment.
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Microsoft Entra ID
Identity is the perimeter in AVD. Entra ID provides secure, policy-driven access for every session.
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Managed IT Services
We manage your AVD environment end-to-end — image updates, user support, and proactive monitoring.
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Ask us how — Microsoft Azure trial credits available for qualifying businesses — Calgary & Alberta