UCB, a global biopharma company with a rich history dating back to 1928, touts a commitment to innovation that extends beyond groundbreaking research to encompass every facet of the organization. With a mission focused on creating value for patients and a dedication to sustainability, UCB stands at the forefront of the healthcare industry.    In an effort to support these noble aims, Ralph Schepke, Head of Digital Workplace Services at UCB, and his endpoint management team are tasked with managing a sprawling network of 13,000 endpoints across a workforce of around 9,000 full ..read more

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the way IT professionals work, innovate, and secure a competitive edge. Whether it’s streamlining operations, improving decision-making, or enhancing fraud detection measures, AI technology offers a variety of opportunities for organizations to stay ahead in this new era.   Join us as we delve into the immense potential of AI in the IT sector and discover how it can unlock new possibilities for businesses of all sizes. Understanding AI’s role in IT The term “artificial intelligence” is not just a buzzword; it’s a transformative tec ..read more

Nerdio's 2024 product initiatives When Nerdio was first founded, our mission was to empower MSPs (managed service providers) to succeed with virtual desktops in Microsoft Azure. This was before the days of AVD and Windows 365, and our technology focused on provisioning, managing, and optimizing RDS environments in Azure. Nerdio’s mission and capabilities have expanded drastically since those early days. Our technology evolved from helping MSPs with virtual desktops to empowering IT professionals in all industries across the globe to succeed with desktop-as-a-service using AVD and Windo ..read more

Make-A-Wish UK was founded in 1986 to make the wishes of critically unwell children in the UK come true. These young people deal with unthinkable struggles on a daily basis. Make-A-Wish affords them a respite from being patients and makes their dreams come true, which is life-changing for the children and their families. It is vital that the organization’s technology supporting employees and volunteers works seamlessly.    To accomplish this, the organization embarked on a digital transformation journey to migrate to the cloud and eliminate reliance on traditional laptops. Par ..read more

Amidst the complexities and limitations of Citrix, organizations are increasingly seeking modern, efficient, and cost-effective alternatives. Enter Nerdio and Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD). Unlike Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, which can be cumbersome and expensive to manage, Nerdio and Microsoft AVD offers a comprehensive and user-friendly platform that simplifies desktop and application virtualization while delivering unparalleled performance and scalability.   In this post, we will delve into the key differences between Microsoft AVD with Nerdio and Citrix and why now ..read more

A leader in its field with a keen dedication to customer service, Trustack implements and manages secure infrastructure for 150 clients in the United Kingdom and across the globe. As an organization, Trustack provides a wide variety of clients with the most cutting-edge technology. With many customers still on-premises, they needed a solution that would reduce the complexity associated with cloud VDI management and deliver the necessary level of security for the modern threat landscape.    “The infrastructure required to run legacy VDI solutions can easily run into six figures ..read more

Founded in 1880 as a non-traditional lender to help people access financing and goods, Vanquis Bank is now a publicly traded company on the London Stock Exchange with around 1.7 million customers. Nearly 150 years later, the organization’s mission remains the same — putting customers on the path to a better everyday life.    In an effort to continue to provide the best possible resources to the bank’s customers, Client Engineering Lead Vikki Palmer and her team work diligently behind the scenes to ensure that all their colleagues have the technological capabilities to quickly ..read more

As cloud adoption continues to grow, businesses are increasingly turning to Microsoft’s suite of solutions to drive innovation, enhance productivity, and meet the demands of a dynamic workforce. Among the myriad of offerings available, Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and Microsoft Intune emerge as indispensable tools for organizations looking to modernize their IT infrastructure, fortify security measures, and enable seamless remote work experiences.   As businesses navigate the complexities of digital transformation, understanding the nuances of these powerful solutions becomes paramount ..read more

This article begins with some of the more important Microsoft Azure fundamentals and terminology, including product categories; accounts, tenants, and subscription types; resources and resource groups; and Azure object hierarchy. Microsoft Azure Resources The first step in building an MSP cloud practice with Microsoft Azure is deeply familiarizing yourself with Microsoft Azure’s fundamentals: its terminology, elements, and hierarchy.  Here we will list and define the most critical Azure elements and discuss how they interrelate with each other.    Microsoft Azure Categories  ..read more

1. What’s your role here at Nerdio? What do you do on a day-to-day basis and how do you help partners/customers? I am the Director of Sales Engineering on the Enterprise Sales team. I work directly with enterprise customers and partners. My general activities consist of demonstrating Nerdio Manager to our enterprise customers, providing training and knowledge transfer to our enterprise partners, helping customers deploy AVD and designing the best AVD landscape. My other responsibilities also include helping the Sales Engineering team achieve their goals, putting together training and education ..read more