Is your IT team buried under constant infrastructure maintenance and device management? It’s time to elevate your organisation’s capabilities and shift from managing devices to driving innovation. Cloud-based End-User Computing (EUC) is the key to unleashing a more agile, scalable, and secure workplace. Here’s why adopting EUC in the cloud isn’t just a technological shift—it’s a competitive edge.
Why should cloud-based EUC be at the top of your IT agenda? The reasons are clear:
Ultimate Flexibility and Mobility: Your workforce no longer needs to be tethered to the office. Whether at home, in the field, or halfway around the world, secure access to your corporate environment is just a click away—maximising productivity from anywhere.
Cost Optimisation: Say goodbye to capital-intensive hardware investments. Cloud-based EUC offers a pay-as-you-go model, allowing you to align IT costs directly with usage. Only pay for what you need, when you need it, while cutting down on over-provisioning.
Uncompromising Security: The cloud offers advanced, battle-tested security measures, from end-to-end encryption to network isolation and compliance with the most stringent regulations—keeping your data safer than ever.
Effortless Scalability: Whether you're expanding globally or handling seasonal spikes in demand, cloud-based EUC lets you scale resources up or down instantly. No more delays or costly overhauls to your infrastructure.
Streamlined IT Management: Free up your IT team to focus on strategic projects, not routine maintenance. Cloud providers manage everything from updates to infrastructure, letting your talent work on what really moves the needle.
Cloud Bridge partners with AWS to deliver the most comprehensive EUC solutions tailored to your needs. Here’s how AWS services like WorkSpaces and AppStream 2.0 can make your vision a reality.
Fully Managed Desktops: Access fast, responsive Windows or Linux desktops, fully managed in the cloud. Employees can connect from anywhere, whether they're at home, in the office, or on the go.
Pay-As-You-Go: Why commit to high upfront costs? With WorkSpaces, you only pay for the desktops you actually use, on either a monthly or hourly basis.
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Support: Empower your team to use their own devices without compromising security. WorkSpaces can be accessed from any compatible device, making your workforce more flexible and efficient.
Streamlined Virtual Desktops: WorkSpaces Core provides the essential infrastructure to run virtual desktops, allowing you to use your preferred VDI management tools. It’s a simpler, cost-effective option if you need core functionality without additional management overhead.
Cost-Efficiency: By focusing on the infrastructure, WorkSpaces Core eliminates unnecessary features, giving you the flexibility to pay only for what you use.
Enhanced Security: Leverage AWS’s robust security architecture, including encryption and network isolation, ensuring a secure virtual desktop environment.
Non-Persistent Desktops: WorkSpaces Pools allows you to provide non-persistent virtual desktops while using your own Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise licences, reducing software costs.
Seamless Integration: Share configurations (bundles) across WorkSpaces Personal and WorkSpaces Pools to streamline management and reduce complexity.
Cost Management: Pool desktops are cost-efficient, letting you scale without over-provisioning and allowing you to optimise based on demand.
Managed Application Streaming: AppStream 2.0 delivers applications directly to any device, without the need for code changes. This makes scaling your services globally simple and efficient.
Multi-Session Capability: Optimise resources and cut costs with multi-session streaming, enabling several users to share a single instance.
Seamless Application Integration: Whether it’s SaaS or desktop apps, AppStream 2.0 integrates easily without over-provisioning, giving you the power to scale when needed.
When Dundee City Council needed to modernise their End-User Computing (EUC) setup and move their data centre to the cloud, Cloud Bridge partnered with them to create a future-ready solution. Facing an expiring Citrix contract, Dundee moved their EUC environment to AWS’s AppStream 2.0, cutting costs significantly compared to their Citrix renewal offer.
In just three months, we successfully migrated the Council’s systems, ensuring zero downtime. We’re now working with Dundee to further optimise the solution, leveraging WorkSpaces Pools and automating application updates to streamline maintenance and support.
Moving to the cloud isn’t just about technology—it’s about crafting a seamless transition that works for your organisation’s unique needs. At Cloud Bridge, we’re with you every step of the way. Here’s how we make the process smooth and efficient:
Tailored Assessment: We begin by understanding your organisation’s specific requirements, from application needs to user numbers, ensuring we design the right solution from the start.
Solution Selection: Whether you need fully managed desktops, application streaming, or a hybrid approach, we help you choose the right AWS solution that aligns with your goals and optimises cost-efficiency.
Migration Roadmap: Together, we’ll create a detailed migration plan that outlines timelines, key resources, and mitigates risks. Communication is key, and we ensure all stakeholders are aligned.
Pilot Programmes: We recommend starting with a pilot to test the solution with a smaller user group. This allows us to gather feedback and fine-tune the environment before full deployment.
Training and Support: Our team provides hands-on training to ensure a smooth onboarding process, helping your IT team get up to speed and maximising user adoption.
Ongoing Optimisation: Post-migration, we don’t just walk away. We continually monitor and fine-tune your cloud-based EUC environment to ensure it evolves with your organisation’s needs.
Transitioning to cloud-based EUC is more than a technical shift—it’s a strategic move to future-proof your organisation. Flexibility, cost savings, security, and simplified IT management all await. By partnering with Cloud Bridge, you gain the expertise and support needed to ensure a seamless, successful transition to cloud-based EUC.
Are you ready to evolve your workspace and embrace the future? Contact Cloud Bridge and drive your EUC journey.