Amol Dalvi of Nerdio believes AVD is set to have a massive year in 2025. Check out his other predictions below.
1. Demand for Cost Efficiency and Resiliency in VDI and DaaS
Looking into 2025, we’ll see an increase in demand for cost efficiency coupled with robust business continuity and resiliency in virtual desktop solutions. These themes are echoed consistently by our customers who are asking questions like, “How do I ensure my AVD desktops remain accessible at all times?” and “How can I meet stringent continuity requirements?” The shift to cloud VDI solutions has brought many benefits, yet with the growing focus on uninterrupted access, we expect to see an evolving approach to meet both budget and reliability needs.
2. Resurgence of On-Premises VDI Solutions
I anticipate a resurgence of on-premises VDI solutions in 2025. Azure Stack HCI could offer a VDI option for organizations that require specific data residency or regulatory control, face bandwidth challenges, or may not be fully comfortable relying solely on the public cloud. This trend would be especially significant for highly regulated sectors like healthcare, financial services, and federal government agencies, where tight control over data location and access can be critical. We’re even seeing an uptick in interest for environments where a completely disconnected setup—think submarine-level isolation from the internet—is a real business requirement.
3. Stabilization of AVD as a Cloud VDI Leader
In the cloud arena, AVD continues to stabilize as a technology, which may encourage broader adoption by businesses who have been slower to make the shift. The improved reliability and usability of AVD, along with the integration of Microsoft 365 into the DaaS landscape, adds interesting new layers of choice. Organizations will need to weigh the flexibility and maturity of AVD against the growing adoption of Windows 365 to determine the best fit for their needs.
4. Balancing AVD’s Versatility with Windows 365 Integration
As we look ahead, it will be fascinating to see how the market balances these options—whether enterprises lean more into the maturity and flexibility of AVD or focus on the pre-packaged option of Windows 365 for their evolving workforce needs. The decision will hinge on each organization’s unique needs for both flexibility and operational continuity.
