Let’s be real—DaaS (desktop as a service) has been a headache for MSPs for years. Clunky, expensive, and downright risky, it never seemed worth adding to the stack. I should know—I felt the same way back in my MSP days. But times have changed. Remote work, lower costs, and cloud-first initiatives have transformed DaaS, and 2022 marked a turning point. This isn’t the half-baked solution you remember. MSPs paying attention are seeing the benefits finally come to life. The future of DaaS? It’s here, and Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) is leading the charge.
Forget the basic “desktop delivery” label—DaaS is so much more. Yes, your customers need secure access to their apps and data, but that’s just scratching the surface. The real magic? A true DaaS solution such as AVD gives you, the MSP, the power to manage remote work, security, identity, disaster recovery, compliance, and more—while keeping costs low and boosting your monthly recurring revenue (MRR).
Why AVD is a must for MSPs
AVD is quickly becoming the go-to for MSPs wanting a solid DaaS foundation. Why? Because it lets you build custom DaaS solutions on top of Windows 10 tech that’s already in your wheelhouse. That means lower costs, seamless user experiences, and a competitive edge that Microsoft and its partners are running with.
Excuses to delay DaaS adoption? They’re out the window. No more “bandwidth problems” or “device limitations.” Tech has caught up. Whether it’s Teams, Outlook, or the full Microsoft 365 suite, today’s cloud supports it all. And that means you, the MSP, can finally say yes to everything the cloud couldn’t handle before.
How to sell AVD to your customers
You might already be sold on AVD. But now you’re wondering, “How do I get my customers on board?” Easy—start with the ones facing a hardware refresh. These customers are at a decision point and need to act fast to keep their business running.
DaaS offers the flexibility those outdated laptops never could. Your customers only pay for what they need right now, and when their needs change, the cloud flexes with them. No more sinking costs into hardware that ends up collecting dust.
Picture this: A customer buys 100 laptops, but three months later, they’re forced to lay off 40 employees. That’s 40 fully paid-off laptops sitting in storage. With AVD, you avoid that waste. Add or remove users at will, give them access anywhere, and streamline onboarding and offboarding. Quick, painless, and efficient—for both IT and the users.
Ready to jump in? Here’s how.
Incorporating AVD into your stack has never been easier, especially with Nerdio in your corner. We’ve helped MSPs just like you build successful DaaS practices, without the headaches or the guesswork. With Nerdio, you don’t have to be the expert—we are. Our platform takes the complexity out of AVD, letting you deliver powerful, flexible, and cost-effective solutions to your customers.
- Understand customer pain points: Gather requirements and pinpoint their tech and business challenges.
- Educate your team: Train up on DaaS tech and pain points with Nerdio’s expert resources.
- Deliver a killer proposal: We’ll help you show customers how DaaS solves their problems at a price they can afford.
- Leverage Nerdio’s platform: Our pre-built tools and automation make building and delivering DaaS solutions seamless.
- Stay hands-on: Manage and fine-tune the environment quarterly to keep performance and costs in check.
DaaS doesn’t have to be daunting. At Nerdio, we’re here to simplify your DaaS journey every step of the way. Ready to make DaaS a core part of your MSP offering? Contact us today.
