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Cobweb earns Windows Virtual Desktop Advanced Specialisation status

Posted on June 24, 2021 by Becky - Company News

Cobweb earns Windows Virtual Desktop Advanced Specialisation status

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Written By

Richard Meek

Publish Date

24/06/2021

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Company News

Windows Virtual Desktop (WVD) is the desktop and app virtualisation service that runs in Microsoft Azure.

If you’re new to Windows Virtual Desktop – which is now being renamed Azure Virtual Desktop – WVD enables access to desktop applications from virtually any device with internet connection.

Depending on the business’s and individual employee requirements, users can access either a full virtual desktop or individual applications – whether Microsoft’s Office applications, or SAGE for the finance team, or bespoke software, for example.

Access is via PC, Mac, iOS, Android, and users’ own devices if needed – without compromising security. The business can also define access time periods – such as whether it’s needed 24*7, or only for core office hours to be able to implement the most cost-effective solution.

Remote working

WVD proved a life-saver for many businesses during the pandemic, with offices suddenly forced to close and employees moved to remote working. For many, locked out from the office would have meant being locked away from data and applications – and locked out from work itself.

As businesses across the country begin to move to hybrid working environments, remote access to the applications on which users depend, is going to remain as important as ever – and why at Cobweb we’ve been investing so heavily in upskilling our staff to ensure we’re here to give the best possible advice to our customers.

Why the Microsoft Windows Virtual Desktop Advanced Specialisation is so special

Microsoft sets stringent criteria to be met when awarding Specialisations, and we’ve worked hard to achieve the Windows Virtual Desktop Specialisation – one of only a few providers in the UK to do so.

Cobweb staff across various teams have had to pass exams and as a company we’ve had to pass a third-party audit of our Windows Virtual Desktop technical practices.

We see receiving this Specialisation award as a way of inspiring additional customer confidence, proving that we have some of the best expertise in the country, and can ensure our customers are up and running with WVD quickly, efficiently and in the most cost-effective way.

If you’d like to find out more about Windows (Azure) Virtual Desktop speak to the Cobweb Team. We have our teams of experts ready and waiting to help!

5 reasons why you should be using Azure Active Directory

Posted on February 14, 2021 by Becky - Blogs

5 reasons why you should be using Azure AD

5 reasons why you should be using Azure Active Directory

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Written By

Richard Meek

Publish Date

14/02/2021

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In today’s digital age, the importance of securing organisational data has never been more crucial. With the rise of remote work and cloud-based applications, it is essential for companies to have a centralised and secure way to manage user access to resources. This is where Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) comes in as an effective solution.

Azure AD is a cloud-based identity and access management service that provides a single sign-on and multi-factor authentication for various applications and services, both on-premises and in the cloud. It is a comprehensive solution that helps organisations manage users and groups, enforce access policies, and secure identities against cyber threats.

Here are just some of the benefits of using Azure AD:

1. Centralised management

Azure AD allows for centralised management of user identities, enabling you to create, modify, and delete users and groups across all connected applications and services. This saves time and reduces the risk of errors, as you don’t have to manage each application separately.

2. Enhanced security

With Azure AD, you can enforce strong authentication policies, such as multi-factor authentication, to ensure that only authorised users have access to company resources. You can also monitor sign-ins and access requests, and detect and respond to suspicious activities, thereby improving your organisation’s security posture.

3. Seamless integration

Azure AD integrates seamlessly with many applications and services, including Microsoft 365, which makes it easier to manage user identities across multiple applications. It also provides a single sign-on experience, allowing users to sign in once and access all authorised resources without the need to enter credentials multiple times.

4. Scalability

Azure AD is highly scalable, meaning you can add and remove users and applications as needed. This is especially useful for businesses with changing workforces and evolving application needs.

5. Cost-effective

Azure AD is a cost-effective solution that can help save money on hardware and software costs. It is a cloud-based solution, which means you don’t need to purchase or maintain on-premises hardware and software to manage user identities.

If you’d like to learn more about Azure AD, please reach out to our team.

Cobweb shortlisted for two 2020 CRN Channel awards

Posted on November 2, 2020 by Becky - Company News

Cobweb shortlisted for two 2020 CRN Channel awards

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Written By

Richard Meek

Publish Date

02/11/2020

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Company News

We’re looking forward to the CRN channel Awards 2020 event on Thursday 12 November 2020. It’s a digital event this year, due to the various restrictions – but it should still be a fun and entertaining evening.

Having won CRN Cloud Services Provider of the Year in 2019, we’re delighted to have been shortlisted for this category once again, along with also having been shortlisted for SMB Reseller of the Year.

The year 2020 has been challenging for every business, no matter their industry sector, and with many having to change their way of working virtually overnight to embrace lockdown and socially distancing restrictions.

Cloud solutions have paved the way to enable businesses to support remote working, and at Cobweb we’ve been determined to help our customers in every way possible, from advising on the most appropriate services and solutions to meet their specific needs through to ensuring that each customer understands and is using those services and solutions to their full potential. For example, we’ve been running free virtual Microsoft 365 Teams training sessions, with more than 1,500 people having attended over the past few months.

At Cobweb, we have never just sold licences. Providing the latest and best in industry-leading technology, backed up by skills and expertise, along with premium customer service, forms part of our mission statement. We regard this as providing true value to our customers.

And so, we’re particularly gratified to have been shortlisted for these awards, as criteria for entry focuses on the value of services and support provided to customers.