{"id":5030,"date":"2020-11-26T11:36:38","date_gmt":"2020-11-26T09:36:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/netsurit.com\/en-za\/?p=2693"},"modified":"2025-10-30T07:00:18","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T05:00:18","slug":"netsurit-earns-microsoft-windows-virtual-desktop-advanced-specialisation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/netsurit.com\/en-za\/netsurit-earns-microsoft-windows-virtual-desktop-advanced-specialisation\/","title":{"rendered":"Netsurit earns Microsoft Windows Virtual Desktop Advanced Specialisation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Netsurit recognised as provider of secure, cloud-driven solutions that\nsupport remote productivity in a reshaped world.  <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Johannesburg, 20\nNovember<\/strong> \u2013 Netsurit<\/a> today announced it has earned the Microsoft Windows Virtual Desktop\nadvanced specialisation<\/a>, a validation of a partner\u2019s deep\nknowledge, extensive experience and expertise in deploying, scaling and\nsecuring virtual desktop infrastructure on Azure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Only partners that meet\nstringent criteria around customer success and staff skilling, as well as pass\na third-party audit of their Windows Virtual Desktop technical practices, are\nable to earn the Microsoft Windows Virtual Desktop advanced specialisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Supporting secure\nremote work for employees is more critical than ever. Windows Virtual Desktop is\na Microsoft solution that seamlessly integrates with other Microsoft products\nand allows customers to implement virtual desktops in a scalable, secure, and\ncost-effective way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Partners with validated\ncapabilities in implementing Windows Virtual Desktop can help customers deploy\nand navigate the licensing efficiencies it offers to deliver the solution that\nis most efficient for their organisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNetsurit has extensive experience with Microsoft\nWVD, from early private releases,\u201d says Hud Krause, Professional Services\nExecutive at Netsurit. \u201cWe have deployed the solution at several customer sites\nof different types and sizes, and met a variety of technical and business\nrequirements during the last few months. We are hugely impressed with its\ncapabilities. This is going to become a major focus for Netsurit, especially\nhaving it delivered out of local Microsoft Datacentres. COVID-19 has\naccelerated the adoption of this solution as a means of delivering a secure,\nmodern \u2018work from home\u2019 desktop environment to thousands of customers\nworldwide, and South Africa has been no exception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Netsurit has 13\nGold Microsoft competencies<\/a>. When Microsoft announced the Microsoft WVD\nAdvanced specialisation, the company jumped at the opportunity to apply and undergo\nthe required audit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe accreditation process was stringent, and\nwe passed with flying colours,\u201d says Krause. \u201cThe assessors put us through our\npaces and thoroughly checked the depth and quality of our product knowledge and\ntrack record of delivering WVD solutions. Achieving Advanced Specialisation\nvalidates our abilities and demonstrates the depth of our capabilities in this\narea to Microsoft and our clients. We look forward to the opportunity to\nimplement more WVD solutions to tackle the most challenging requirements.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Krause says customers have been amazed at the\nspeed and ease of implementing WVD.  All\nthe automation capabilities of Microsoft Azure are used to perform a template-based\ndeployment far quicker than an equivalent on-premises implementation. Because\napplications and user settings are configured centrally, there is little need\nto touch end-user devices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe developed standardised deployment\nmethodologies and automation tools which enabled us to build large WVD\ninfrastructures rapidly,\u201d adds Krause. \u201cWith the time pressures due to COVID-19\nlockdowns, we were able to perform large implementations very quickly, which\nour customers have appreciated.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With many customers not having a core\ntechnology focus in their business, they don\u2019t always have the time, budget, human\nresources, or energy to rapidly take on the support and management of new\nservices. This is a major challenge for many organisations when adopting cloud\nservices such as Microsoft 365 and Azure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt was for this reason that we implemented\nour Netsurit Security and Operations Centre (NSOC) to provide a comprehensive\nand cost-effective end-to-end management solution for cloud services,\u201d says\nKrause. \u201cWe have incorporated a WVD management service into our NSOC where we\nwill provide all the back end and end-user support an organisation needs for a WVD\ninfrastructure. With the combination of the WVD resources in Azure, Microsoft 365\nlicensing, remote support via our NSOC and optional thin client device rental,\nwe can provide a full end-user computing solution for less than R1000 per user,\nper month.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gavriella\nSchuster, Corporate Vice President, One Commercial Partner (OCP) at Microsoft\nCorp. added, \u201cThe Microsoft Windows Virtual Desktop advanced specialisation highlights the partners who can be viewed as most capable when it comes to deploying\nWindows Virtual Desktop in Azure. Netsurit clearly demonstrated that they have\nboth the skills and the experience to offer clients a path to transition to\ndesktop-as-a-service in a scalable, secure, and cost-effective way.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Netsurit<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Established in 1995,\nNetsurit is a global company that provides Managed Services for organisations\nof all sizes — whether you are starting up, building momentum, or going\nglobal. Our IT Consulting will take your technology strategy to the next level.\nOur Cloud Computing and Virtualisation will move you to a more dynamic\ninfrastructure and our Information Security and Disaster Recovery will restore\nyour systems and put you back in business fast. To find out more about our Windows\nVirtual Desktop offer, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Empower Your Business with Secure Remote IT Solutions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Leverage Netsurit\u2019s Microsoft-certified expertise in Azure and Virtual Desktop solutions to boost security and productivity.
Contact Netsurit today<\/a> to learn how we can help your business thrive securely in the cloud.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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