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Modernizing State Government with Cloud Desktops

February 10, 2026 11:00am - 1:00pm ET Albany, NY

Join Microsoft and Nerdio for a focused session designed for state government IT professionals who are ready to modernize their desktop environments. We’ll explore how Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows 365, and Nerdio work together to simplify management, strengthen security, and reduce costs while supporting a modern, flexible workforce. 

This session will highlight how agencies across the country are modernizing legacy systems, improving efficiency, and building resilient IT operations by moving to a cloud-based desktop model built for government. 

Location: Empire State Convention Center – 279 Madison Ave, Albany, NY 12242

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Join Microsoft and Nerdio for a focused session designed for state government IT professionals who are ready to modernize their desktop environments. We’ll explore how Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows 365, and Nerdio work together to simplify management, strengthen security, and reduce costs while supporting a modern, flexible workforce. 

This session will highlight how agencies across the country are modernizing legacy systems, improving efficiency, and building resilient IT operations by moving to a cloud-based desktop model built for government. 

Location: Empire State Convention Center – 279 Madison Ave, Albany, NY 12242

Event Agenda

Welcome and Overview
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Opening discussion on how state and local governments are transforming IT to improve efficiency, security, and continuity of operations. 

Modernizing Legacy VDI
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See how agencies are replacing costly, complex VDI environments with Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows 365, and Nerdio to simplify management and improve user experience. 

Security and Compliance Everywhere
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Learn how to provide secure, compliant access for employees, contractors, and remote staff while maintaining control of sensitive data and meeting StateRAMP and FedRAMP standards. 

Budget Optimization and Cost Control
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Explore how automation and right-sizing help agencies stretch limited budgets further by optimizing Azure usage and reducing licensing costs. 

Resilient and High-Performance Workloads
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Discover how GPU-enabled desktops can support public safety, GIS, and other high-performance workloads without adding complexity or cost. 

Continuity and Operational Efficiency
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Understand how agencies are using cloud desktops to keep critical services running through disruptions, while automation and self-service reduce administrative workload. 

Live Demo and Q&A
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Watch the technology in action and hear success stories from government teams that have already modernized their environments. 

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