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Citrix or RDS exit

Know where each user group should land before the Citrix renewal.

Citrix renewals and ageing RDS servers force a decision about virtual desktops. In two to three weeks we assess your users and applications, compare Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows 365 and staying put, and give you a costed plan.

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What we examine

  • User cohorts: who uses what, when, and from where
  • Published applications and their dependencies, licensing and support conditions
  • Profiles and login performance today
  • Printing, scanners and specialist peripherals
  • GPU, bandwidth and latency needs
  • Current platform costs, including licences, hosting and support
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What you receive

  • A cohort-by-cohort recommendation: Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows 365, a standard device, or staying on the current platform
  • A target design for the new platform
  • A cost comparison of each option over three years
  • A migration plan dated against your renewal

What we need from you

  • Read-only access to the Citrix or RDS environment
  • Renewal dates and licensing information
  • About two hours of your team's time, plus introductions to key application owners

How it runs

  1. Scoping: the platforms, users and dates in scope.
  2. Discovery: usage data, applications and profiles analysed.
  3. Design and costing: options compared for each cohort.
  4. Readout: the plan walked through with your team, then finalised.

Questions buyers ask

Do we have to move off Citrix?

No. For some cohorts staying is the right answer. The assessment shows where it is and what staying costs.

How long before our renewal should we start?

Six to twelve months gives room to pilot and migrate. Less time is workable with interim options, such as a shorter renewal for fewer users.

Will our line-of-business apps work on Azure Virtual Desktop?

Most do. The assessment identifies the ones that need testing or special handling, and the pilot proves them.

What happens next?

North Ark can deliver the migration as a virtual desktop project, or your team can use the plan with any provider.

Can we use the findings with another provider?

Yes. The design, costs and plan are yours.

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