Nerdio is excited to announce a new partnership with Recast Software, bringing IT teams a faster, simpler way to move from Citrix and Omnissa Horizon (formerly VMware Horizon) to Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365. This collaboration combines Nerdio’s powerful automation and optimization capabilities with Recast’s modern application management, removing one of the biggest barriers to cloud adoption: application migration.
Together, we’re helping organizations take the next confident step in their cloud journey—simplifying complex transitions, empowering IT teams to deliver better experiences, and ensuring users can move to a modern workspace without disruption or compromise.
“The future of end-user computing is in the cloud; getting there shouldn’t be complicated. Our partnership with Recast is about providing a clear, simple, and powerful path to Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365,” said Vadim Vladimirskiy, CEO of Nerdio. “Nerdio masters the infrastructure; Recast masters the applications. Together, we deliver a cohesive solution that lowers costs, improves agility, and gives users the seamless experience they expect from day one.”
“By abstracting applications from the OS layer, Recast’s Application Workspace enables Nerdio customers to accelerate Azure Virtual Desktop adoption,” said Will Teevan, CEO of Recast Software. “This separation simplifies image management, reduces migration friction, and ensures a consistent, reliable end-user experience across every virtual desktop.”
Why this partnership matters
For years, Nerdio has been the go-to platform for IT organizations transitioning from legacy VDI solutions like Citrix and Omnissa Horizon to Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365. We’ve helped hundreds of teams simplify, automate, and optimize every step of the cloud journey.
But we’ve also seen firsthand that application migration continues to slow progress.
By partnering with Recast, we’re solving that. Recast’s Application Workspace brings powerful, secure, and flexible application delivery to every endpoint, cloud or physical. Together, we’re making it easier for IT teams to modernize without the heavy lift of repackaging or rebuilding every app.
Simplifying complexity for IT and users alike
Recast’s Application Workspace allows Nerdio customers to package applications from any environment—Citrix, Omnissa Horizon, Windows, macOS, and more—and move them directly to Azure Virtual Desktop or Windows 365 without time-consuming rework.
That means faster migrations, cleaner images, and more consistent experiences across every desktop.
“Thanks to the combination of Recast Application Workspace and Nerdio, we can deliver Azure Virtual Desktop hosts faster and more consistently,” said mutual partner Bob Koning, Technical Product Manager at KNNS. “By dynamically installing applications during rollout, the base image remains clean and easy to manage, while customers always work with the latest software versions.”
Modernizing without the mayhem
Anyone who’s led a VDI migration knows how daunting it can feel. You build your new DaaS environment, move applications, transition users, test, tweak, and hope nothing breaks. It’s often a months-long, high-stakes project.
Our partnership with Recast changes that. Together, we’ve built a two-track approach that makes modernization faster, safer, and smoother.
Track 1: Rapidly deploy Azure Virtual Desktop or Windows 365 with Nerdio Manager
Nerdio Manager automates the deployment and management of Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365 environments, reducing weeks of manual setup to just a few clicks. With intelligent auto-scaling that cuts compute and storage costs by an average of 55%, IT teams can start strong without overspending.
Track 2: Modernize and centralize apps with Recast’s Application Workspace
While infrastructure is being built, Recast’s Application Workspace can be deployed right into your existing Citrix or Omnissa Horizon environment. Users gain a modern, unified application portal with familiar icons and shortcuts through Recast’s intuitive Smart Icons. It feels the same to them, but it works better for you.
Progress with zero disruption
When these two tracks run together, users barely notice the transition. They log in, open their apps, and everything just works. No retraining. No downtime. No flood of helpdesk tickets.
This partnership is about more than technology—it’s about empathy. It’s about understanding that behind every virtual desktop, there’s a person trying to get work done. When migrations are smooth and experiences are seamless, everyone wins: IT teams, end users, and the business.
At Nerdio, we’re proud to partner with Recast to make that future a reality.
The benefits are clear:
- Faster time to value: Users see immediate improvements while IT builds the future state.
- Lower risk: Decoupling infrastructure and application workstreams removes the most common migration bottleneck.
- Happier users: A seamless, familiar experience builds trust and adoption.
Ready to move forward?
Migrating from legacy VDI shouldn’t be painful or risky. With Nerdio and Recast, you can modernize at your own pace and deliver a smoother, smarter, and more user-friendly path to the Microsoft Cloud.
See how you can accelerate your move from Citrix or Omnissa Horizon with Nerdio Manager and Recast by registering for our upcoming joint webinar.
