Benefits
Explore the benefits of VDI on Azure with Horizon Cloud
Discover how Horizon Cloud enables secure, high-performance Azure-hosted virtual desktops with seamless Microsoft 365 integration and hybrid deployment flexibility.
Enterprise-ready DaaS
Horizon on Azure enables elastic provisioning of Windows desktops and apps from Microsoft’s global cloud infrastructure, simplifying operations and supporting remote users at scale.
Integrated Microsoft 365 productivity
Run Microsoft 365 apps, including Teams, OneDrive, and Outlook, inside Horizon desktops with full optimization for virtual environments and easily manage these apps for virtual desktops and physical devices from Workspace ONE UEM.
Identity and access with Entra ID
Integrate Microsoft Entra ID for secure access using SAML-based SSO, MFA, and conditional access policies with Horizon and Workspace ONE. Support hybrid join and Primary Refresh Token (PRT)-based authentication.
Hybrid flexibility and management
Manage cloud-hosted and hybrid deployments from a unified control plane. Integrate with Microsoft services like AVD and Intune for consistent policy, visibility, and user experience.
Features
Advanced features of VDI on Azure with Horizon
Explore how Horizon Cloud enhances your Azure virtual desktop environment with elastic scaling, Teams optimization, and zero trust security.
Elastic capacity on Azure
Quickly scale desktop and app capacity up or down across Microsoft Azure regions to support seasonal demand, remote work, or business continuity needs.
Microsoft Teams optimization
Support high-quality audio and video in virtual desktops with built-in compatibility for Microsoft’s AV optimization pack, helping reduce latency and offload processing.
Hybrid Azure AD Join with PRT
Support hybrid Azure AD joined desktops with Primary Refresh Token-based SSO, enabling conditional access, MFA, and seamless authentication to Microsoft 365 services.
Instant Clones and App Volumes
Accelerate desktop and app delivery with Instant Clones and Apps on Demand. Reduce image sprawl and simplify lifecycle management across Azure environments.
Zero Trust security with Entra ID
Enforce granular access control using Entra ID Conditional Access. Apply MFA, block access, or auto-remediate based on user, device, and session risk.
Use cases
Real-world use cases for VDI on Azure
Omnissa Horizon on Azure supports a wide range of enterprise use cases. Whether cloud-first or hybrid, Horizon supports flexible deployment models for virtual desktops and apps on Microsoft Azure.
Cloud-hosted virtual desktops
Enable secure, high-performance Windows desktops from Azure to knowledge workers and remote teams without needing on-prem infrastructure or complex hardware provisioning.
Hybrid deployments
Support existing on-prem Horizon environments while expanding to Azure for elasticity, disaster recovery, or regional workforce coverage, all managed from a single cloud control plane.
App delivery without full desktops
Publish individual Windows apps from Azure with Horizon Apps. Ideal for task workers or organizations moving away from full desktop environments.
Contractors and external access
Enable third-party users to securely access Horizon apps or desktops with Microsoft Entra ID B2B and Conditional Access, no VPN or domain join required.
