Give Every User a Full Windows Desktop—
From Any Device, Anywhere
Safari Micro manages your Azure Virtual Desktop environment end-to-end—so your users get a consistent, secure Windows 11 experience from any device, and your IT team stops troubleshooting VPN and remote access issues.
For: IT Directors · Security Officers · Remote/Hybrid Workforces · Compliance-Sensitive Organizations
Azure Virtual Desktop expertise
AVD as a Service — Automated, Managed, Optimized
SafariDesktops is Safari Micro's managed Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) service. We leverage the expertise of Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architects led by Microsoft MVP for Azure Jeremy Wallace and our close partnership with Nerdio — the 2024 Microsoft Partner of the Year — to deliver a fully managed, automated, and optimized Windows 11 virtual desktop experience.
Imagine having access to a powerful virtual desktop, made even more efficient by our tailor-made scripts, automation tools, and GPU-enabled Azure virtual machines — all at an affordable per-user-per-month cost. No in-house cloud expertise required.
What's included in every SafariDesktops deployment
SafariDesktops Assessment
We'll evaluate your workforce distribution, application requirements, and security needs to design the right AVD architecture.
Format
Remote discovery
Duration
60–90 minutes
What You Receive
Everything You Need, Nothing You Don't
A complete cloud desktop service — from access and security to management and pricing — with no hidden complexity.
Access from Any Device, Anywhere
Full Windows 11 desktop from any Windows, Mac, iOS, or Android device via the AVD client — or directly from any HTML5-capable browser. No VPN required.
Zero-Exposure Security
Virtual desktops connect via reverse-connect technology — no firewall holes, no publicly exposed endpoints. MFA, Conditional Access, screen-share protection, and Windows Defender ATP included.
Full Microsoft 365 Integration
Harness the full Microsoft 365 stack — Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive — with 1TB cloud storage and 50GB Exchange mailbox, all running at Azure network speeds.
Managed & Maintained by Safari Micro
Safari Micro's team monitors, maintains, updates, and supports your virtual desktop environment. Security patches, performance tuning, and issue resolution — handled for you.
Lives in YOUR Azure Tenant
Your virtual desktops live inside your own Microsoft Azure tenant — not a third-party data center. If you ever cancel, we delete the standalone subscription and everything cleanly goes away.
Predictable Per-User Pricing
One flat per-user-per-month fee covers everything. You don't carry the risk of unexpected Azure cloud costs — that's our job to manage within the agreed price.
Three Performance Tiers
Pricing shown is an example for 10 users in the West US 3 Azure region. Actual rates depend on your region and performance requirements. Minimum 10 users. Bulk pricing available.
Professional Worker
Multisession
3 Users per vCPU · Medium workload
Ideal for
Consultants, market researchers
Database entry, Microsoft Word, static web pages
Get a QuoteDuo Worker
Multisession
2 Users per vCPU · Heavy workload
Ideal for
Software engineers, content creators
Database entry, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, dynamic web pages, software development
Get a QuotePower Worker
Multisession
1 User per vCPU · Power workload
Ideal for
Graphic designers, 3D modelers, machine learning researchers
Microsoft Office, dynamic web pages, photo/video editing, CAD, computer-aided manufacturing
Get a QuoteIncluded in all tiers — Underlying Cloud Infrastructure Included
Who Uses SafariDesktops?
SafariDesktops is ideal for any organization that needs secure, managed cloud desktops without the complexity of building and running AVD in-house.
Remote & Hybrid Workforces
Consistent, secure access to corporate resources from any location — without VPNs or endpoint management complexity.
BYOD Environments
Employees use personal devices while corporate data stays in Azure — never on the endpoint.
Contractor & Temporary Staff
Provision secure desktops for contractors without giving them access to physical corporate infrastructure.
Compliance-Sensitive Industries
Healthcare, government, and financial organizations that need data in a controlled, auditable Azure environment.
Legacy App Modernization
Run legacy Windows applications in a modern, managed cloud environment without replacing the application.
K–12 & Education
Managed desktop environments on any device — including personal Chromebooks and student-owned hardware.
What You Walk Away With
SafariDesktops Architecture Design Document
A detailed written design document covering your AVD host pool architecture, session host sizing, image management strategy, FSLogix profile container configuration, and network design. Includes the rationale for each design decision and the assumptions it is based on, so your team can revisit and update the design as requirements change.
Azure Cost Estimate & Model
A line-item Azure cost estimate covering compute (session hosts), storage (OS disks, FSLogix containers, shared storage), networking, and licensing. Includes a cost model showing how costs scale with user count and usage patterns, Reserved Instance recommendations for stable workloads, and auto-scaling configuration to minimize costs during off-peak hours.
Security & Compliance Baseline Document
Documentation of the security configuration applied to your AVD environment including Conditional Access policies, Microsoft Entra ID device compliance requirements, network security group rules, and Microsoft Defender for Cloud configuration. For K–12 and government clients, includes a control mapping showing how the configuration addresses FERPA, CJIS, or other applicable compliance requirements.
Image Management Runbook
Step-by-step procedures for managing your AVD golden image including the update workflow, testing procedures before image deployment, rollback procedures if an image update causes issues, and the schedule for routine image maintenance. Written for your IT team to execute independently after the initial engagement.
User Adoption Guide
End-user documentation explaining how to access SafariDesktops from Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and web browser clients. Includes troubleshooting steps for common connection issues, how to access printers and local drives, and who to contact for support. Designed to be distributed to end users directly.
Admin Operations Guide
Day-to-day AVD administration procedures covering session host management, user assignment, scaling plan configuration, monitoring and alerting setup, and escalation paths for infrastructure incidents. Includes a monthly operations checklist and procedures for adding new users, adjusting capacity, and responding to common alerts.
SafariDesktops Outcomes
View All Case StudiesOrganization modernized aging virtual infrastructure by migrating from VMware to Nutanix AHV, eliminating hypervisor licensing costs and improving VM performance.
View case studyPublic safety organization deployed enterprise-grade Palo Alto firewalls at HQ and branch locations with centralized Panorama management and VPN tunnels.
View case studyOrganization migrated devices from legacy AD and Azure AD configurations into a modern cloud-managed endpoint model with Intune enrollment validated.
View case studyOrganization needed GPU-accelerated virtual desktops for graphics-intensive workloads. Safari Micro designed pooled multi-session and dedicated personal desktop options using NVIDIA A10 Azure VMs, with Entra Domain Services for cloud-only identity.
View case studyPublic-sector organization deployed managed GPU virtual desktops using N16 multi-session hosts (AMD EPYC 7742, AMD Instinct MI25 GPU), FSLogix profile containers, M365 and AD integration, performance monitoring, and full managed desktop support by Safari Micro.
View case studyEducation-sector organization launched a secure SafariDesktops pilot for five users, establishing the Azure foundation, cloud identity, FSLogix profiles, custom Windows 10 image, security configuration, and ongoing managed support.
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