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INDUSTRY TREND REPORT

From legacy VDI to cloud-first operations: Navigating the Great EUC Migration

Legacy VDI environments are reaching a strategic inflection point. Over 70% of employees demand flexible remote access. Aging on-premises VDI can’t keep up, and the operational and financial cost of staying put keeps rising. 

To further understand this “Great Migration” away from legacy VDI, Nerdio and Technology Advice partnered to create this industry trend report based on real user feedback. Download to explore why IT leaders are rethinking their operating models and how to navigate the transition. 

70 %+

of employees want permanent flexible remote access. 

84 %

of organizations cite cloud spend management as their top challenge.

28 %

of cloud spend is wasted due to underutilized resources.

What's included

  • Why legacy VDI environments are reaching a strategic inflection point—and the four forces driving "The Great Migration". 

  • How Windows Cloud technologies (Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365) are reshaping desktop delivery for hybrid workforces. 

  • How to centralize Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows 365, Intune, and Entra ID management to reduce operational friction and cognitive load. 

  • The next phase of EUC modernization: operational intelligence, AI-driven automation, and executive cost visibility. 

Who this study is for

  • IT leaders and decision-makers evaluating a move away from legacy VDI infrastructure 

  • Cloud operations and workspace teams managing mixed AVD, Windows 365, and on-premises environments 

  • IT architects responsible for planning scalable, automated environments

  • IT architects planning scalable, Microsoft-aligned end-user computing strategies 

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