Challenges of the modern workplace
With CIOs under pressure to improve data security, operational efficiency and deliver a positive Digital Employee Experience (DEX), it’s unsurprising that the global Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) market is predicted to grow at a CAGR of 22.1% from 2025 to 2032*
“Following a last peak during Covid, Xtravirt is once again seeing a resurgence in interest in VDI solutions. Platforms initially implemented on a small scale to support remote working are being replaced or upgraded to support enterprise business outcomes.” says Robin Gardner, Xtravirt’s Chief Commercial Officer. “Customers are looking for support to pilot AI, speed up work with GPUs and control user environments to simplify maintenance, improve data protection and enhance business continuity.”
Are you facing these challenges?
- Urgent need to upgrade, standardise and control desktop operating systems
- Pressure to support more demanding and innovative workloads
- Increasing risk of cyber attack, end user vulnerabilities and compromise
- Rising pressure to improve onboarding and user experience
- Demand for more agility and scalability in the digital workspace
- Concerns around talent acquisition and retention
Horizon: The foundation for your modern digital workplace
Horizon is a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) solution from Omnissa. It has been recognised as a Leader in Gartner’s 2024 Magic Quadrant for Desktop as a Service and in the IDC MarketScape Worldwide Virtual Client Computing 2024 Vendor Assessment (for the seventh consecutive time).
4 key benefits Omnissa Horizon can achieve for your business
Achieve flexibility across hybrid deployments
- Manage all workloads through a single pane of glass
- Deploy on-premises or in cloud environments
- Utilise DaaS (Desktop as a Service) options that reduce infrastructure management burden
Protect your data and your employees
- Intrinsic security at every level: network, endpoint, cloud, identity, and workload
- Reduced attack surface for critical systems and applications
- Built-in security from client to workload
Deliver the ultimate employee experience
- Omnissa Horizon Blast Protocol delivers high-quality experiences even under challenging network conditions
- Seamless access from any device, anywhere
- Optimised delivery for demanding graphical workloads
Simplify management to empower your IT team
- Instant Clone Technology for rapid desktop provisioning
- App Volumes with Apps on Demand for streamlined application deployment
- Dynamic Environment Manager for personalised user experiences
Omnissa + Xtravirt =
a proven partnership for digital workspace success
While Omnissa Horizon delivers powerful technology, unlocking its full potential can be simplified and accelerated with the support of an experienced partner.
Xtravirt is an Omnissa Platinum Partner and specialist consulting and managed services business for digital workspace and private cloud. Our expertise, experience, and portfolio of lifecycle services are proven to help organisations implement, modernise, secure, and manage their VDI environments.
“Many Omnissa customers see Xtravirt as more than just technical experts.” says James Hogan, Senior Sales Director NEMEA for Omnissa, “Their collaborative, outcome-focused consulting makes them a trusted extension of the internal IT team, ensuring ongoing success with VDI strategies.”
“With Omnissa Horizon, designed in collaboration with Xtravirt and seamlessly integrated through their Managed VDI service, we’ve created a global desktop platform that feels local to every user. A single DNS entry dynamically directs sessions to the nearest site or scales up during peak demand, while Workspace ONE Access consolidates every desktop, app, and SaaS tile under one secure login.
Xtravirt co-manages, supports, and optimizes the estate as an extension of the AVEVA IT team, ensuring the service remains robust and future-ready, allowing us to concentrate on engineering innovation.”
IT Infrastructure Systems | Principal Data Centre Engineer
“Xtravirt’s collaborative consulting approach means they truly understand our unique business challenges, ensuring our IT evolves to meet our changing business needs.”
Directorate for Agriculture and Rural Economy Head of Infrastructure
Xtravirt & Omnissa - Delivering real world impact
Unlocking value for our customers across many business sectors
Healthcare organisations rely on Horizon to provide rapid, secure desktops for accessing patient management systems and other services 24/7/365 without being restricted to a single physical device, with Xtravirt ensuring seamless implementation and maintenance.
Education institutions leverage the solution to empower students to learn from anywhere on any device, supported by Xtravirt’s expertise and managed services.
Retailers modernise POS store operations while ensuring PCI compliance, with Xtravirt providing the implementation and security expertise needed.
Manufacturing, Transportation & Aerospace leaders use Horizon for design and development, with Xtravirt optimising performance for these demanding workloads.
Where are you on your
digital workspace journey?
Whether you’re considering a move to Omnissa Horizon and need independent advice, or looking to modernise, secure, and manage your existing Omnissa solutions, Xtravirt is here to help!
Xtravirt - supporting your digital workspace journey from wherever you are
New to Horizon
We help guide you from initial VDI strategy through successful deployment, ensuring your virtual desktop solution is designed for optimal performance, cost-effectiveness, and user adoption from day one.
Xtravirt services include:
- Collaborative strategy workshops and business case development
- Technical and operational readiness assessments
- Tailored migration strategies and implementation roadmaps
- Pilot deployments and POC services
- Multi-cloud deployment options (on-premise, Azure, AWS)
Managing Horizon
We help you provide comprehensive managed services to keep your VDI environment running at peak performance while your team focuses on strategic initiatives, ensuring maximum uptime and optimal user experience.
Xtravirt services include:
- Early life support & skills gap bridging services
- Managed VDI service modules
- Proactive planned upgrades & patch management
- Risk, security & compliance management
- Retained control with transparent service delivery
Maximising value on Horizon
We help you optimise your existing VDI investment through strategic enhancements & operational improvements, to deliver greater business value & user satisfaction.
Xtravirt services include:
- Managed optimisation services & use case assessments
- Image management and application packaging
- Business case support for VDI expansion initiatives
- Workspace ONE integration for enhanced mobility management and security
- Cloud migration services (Horizon on AWS or Azure)
Innovating on Horizon
We help you unlock advanced VDI capabilities and explore emerging technologies to drive competitive advantage, transforming your virtual desktop infrastructure into a platform for innovation & enhanced productivity.
Xtravirt services include:
- Strategic planning and technology roadmapping
- Use case validation
- Horizon expansion and enhancement projects
- GPU-enabled VDI for specialised workloads
- Pilot programs and POCs for emerging VDI technologies
Take the next step
in your digital workspace journey
Discover how we are uniquely positioned to help you implement and optimise a future-ready virtual desktop infrastructure.
Join the many customers who have taken their digital workspace journey with Xtravirt.
Discover more about Xtravirt’s partnership with Omnissa
Email the Xtravirt team:
info@xtravirt.com
Discover more about Xtravirt’s partnership with Omnissa
Email the Xtravirt team:
info@xtravirt.com
