Azure Virtual Desktop – Secure
from a German data center
As one of only 34 Microsoft partners worldwide, we offer certified Azure Virtual Desktop solutions.
Flexible, secure and efficient VDI solutions: Azure Virtual Desktop by partimus
With the changes at Citrix and VMware, Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) is becoming increasingly important as a cost-effective, scalable alternative for virtual desktops (VDI).
At partimus, we prefer to run AVD in our German data center—to ensure full data sovereignty and GDPR compliance without having to go through the public cloud.
If desired, you can also opt for a traditional setup in the European Microsoft Cloud or a hybrid solution on Azure Local in your own data center. This allows you to benefit from a flexible, future-proof infrastructure that enables you to provide employees with secure remote access to desktops and applications—from anywhere and on any device.
partimus helps you implement AVD efficiently and operate it successfully over the long term.
- Efficient & cost-saving
- Certified VDI solutions
- Quick & easy integration
- Maximum security
Your data remains in Germany
We host your Azure Virtual Desktop in our German data center in Limburg or Munich—ensuring full data sovereignty and GDPR compliance without relying on the public cloud. Alternatively, we can also host it in the traditional Microsoft Cloud or on Azure Local in your own data center.
Azure Virtual Desktop - your path to the digital future
What is Azure Virtual Desktop and why is it worth switching? Azure Virtual Desktop is a powerful desktop and app virtualization solution that is provided via the Microsoft Azure Cloud. Companies have the choice of operating desktops in the Azure Cloud, locally in their own data center or hosted in the partimus data center. Use AVD as a cost-effective alternative to Citrix or VMware / Omnissa Horizon – without compromising on performance or security.
With Azure Virtual Desktop, you can give your employees secure access to company applications and data from anywhere without having to invest in new hardware.
Access your familiar Windows interface and Microsoft 365 applications regardless of device and location and work productively in a seamlessly integrated environment.
Benefit from the latest Microsoft security standards that reliably protect your data with integrated encryption, identity and access controls.
Manage your virtual desktop infrastructure efficiently via a central platform and flexibly adapt resources to your company's needs
As Cloud Lead Architect, Dominik specializes in cloud and hybrid cloud infrastructures. With a particular focus on Azure Virtual Desktop in Azure and Azure Local, he supports companies in creating a future-proof working environment. Thanks to his extensive Microsoft experience, he develops secure and efficient hybrid cloud solutions to modernize IT infrastructures.
Why choose Azure Virtual Desktop?
The transition to Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) offers businesses a modern, cost-effective, and future-proof alternative to traditional virtual desktop infrastructures such as Citrix or VMware. At partimus, we operate AVD in our German data center upon request—ensuring full data sovereignty and GDPR compliance without relying on the public cloud. Savings on licensing and infrastructure costs make the switch particularly cost-effective, ensuring that the investment pays for itself quickly. With partimus, you receive a customized AVD solution that optimizes your IT processes and positions your business for the future.
With AVD, you reduce infrastructure costs through flexible pricing models and save on license fees, as existing Microsoft 365 licenses can often be used.
Thanks to AVD on Azure Local, all your data remains on-premises and in your hands. At the same time, you benefit from the hybrid Azure connection and use all the features of AVD.
Scale resources dynamically according to demand, use capacities efficiently and secure necessary resources without unnecessary costs.
Benefit from centralized management and integrated tools that make it easier to control and monitor your IT environment to increase efficiency and security.
Azure offers comprehensive security features such as encryption, identity and access management and threat detection to protect your data and applications.
Implement new services and updates faster to stay competitive and innovate efficiently so your business is always using the latest technologies.
Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) integrates seamlessly into the Microsoft environment and promotes effective collaboration and increased productivity through easy access to required resources.
Take the next step into the digital future
We are at your side when it comes to AVD. Let our experts show you the possibilities and opportunities that switching to AVD holds for you and give you a decisive competitive advantage in the modern business world.
Azure Virtual Desktop: Where Your Data Is Secure
Not every company wants—or is allowed—to store its data in the public cloud. At partimus, we recommend hosting your data in our German data center: Your data is subject to German data protection laws, remains under your control, and is inaccessible to jurisdictions outside Europe. Alternatively, you can choose the hosting model that best fits your strategy. We’ll advise you on the right option and handle planning, migration, and operations.
Recommended!
Limburg, Frankfurt, and Munich
- Hosted entirely in Germany – full data sovereignty and GDPR compliance from day one
- Your data is stored in accordance with German law in TÜV- and DNV-certified data centers (Limburg and Munich)
- A fully operational virtual workstation—we manage the infrastructure, updates, security, and availability
- Ideal for compliance, data protection, and independence from U.S. cloud providers
EU Azure Regions
- Classic public cloud deployment in European Azure regions
- Maximum scalability & rapid deployment
- Global availability
- Ideal for companies with a consistent cloud strategy
On-premises
- Hybrid solution for customers with their own data center
- AVD workloads on-premises on Azure local infrastructure, integrated into the Azure management layer
- Your data remains physically on-premises—with seamless Azure integration
- Ideal for regulated industries with their own data center infrastructure
The partimus NComputing concept:
Sustainability & efficiency
The partimus NComputing concept is based on centralized and efficient management. The special Endpoint Manager serves as a control center and enables comprehensive control of all endpoints, even beyond internal networks. This solution enables employees to access their cloud-based desktops quickly and securely from almost any device, making companies future-proof and technologically optimally aligned.
The partimus NComputing endpoints provide secure and powerful access to Azure Virtual Desktop and Desktop-as-a-Service (DaaS) solutions. Thanks to their compact design, they are suitable for a wide range of applications – from school libraries and classrooms to production areas, business offices and healthcare facilities.
Your endpoint options
partimus & LEAF OS
partimus LEAF OS is a lightweight, resource-efficient operating system solution that transforms legacy hardware into thin clients and provides secure, high-performance access to virtual Windows desktops via Azure Virtual Desktop.
No expensive hardware upgrades or new purchases required
Continue to use existing hardware efficiently
A full-featured Windows desktop via Azure Virtual Desktop, without a local Windows installation
Obsolete devices become powerful thin clients
Fewer logistical challenges with hardware modernization
Reuse and repurposing
Flashed directly onto the internal hard disk, the partimus LEAF OS transforms any x86-64 PC or thin client into a permanently converted thin client.
Enable BYOD
You can leave your internal hard disk unchanged and run LEAF OS directly from a USB drive. After use, simply reboot the system back to your original operating system. A flexible solution for BYOD strategies and secure working in the home office.
Next-level endpoint security
Companies can significantly improve their endpoint security and reliably protect sensitive data by relying on holistic security solutions from partimus. Our comprehensive protection measures range from secure boot processes and hardened Linux-based operating systems to encrypted communication channels and strict data protection guidelines. These measures minimize potential attack surfaces and make conventional antivirus software superfluous in many cases.
The partimus central management platform enables efficient deployment, updating and enforcement of security policies – all from a single, clear interface. It also supports BYOD concepts by providing an isolated, protected working environment without compromising data integrity or corporate security. Protect your company with professional security solutions from partimus. Get advice now and secure your IT infrastructure for the future.
Maximize your potential
Discover how Azure Virtual Desktop, hosted in our German data center, can make your IT infrastructure more efficient, secure, and reliable. Contact us today to schedule a no-obligation consultation and find the right solution for your business with partimus.
Questions and answers
about Azure Virtual Desktop
As a certified Microsoft partner and expert for Azure Virtual Desktop, we are here to answer any questions you may have about switching to AVD and optimally integrating it into your company. Contact us by email, phone or via our contact form. We will be happy to advise you individually!
Why should my company switch to Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)?
Azure Virtual Desktop offers a flexible, secure and cost-effective solution for virtual workstations. You can seamlessly enable remote work, reduce IT costs and increase security standards at the same time. You also benefit from centralized management and the ability to continue using existing hardware without having to make expensive new purchases.
Where is my data stored in Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)?
At partimus, the choice is yours—and we recommend our German data center in Limburg for full data sovereignty and GDPR compliance. Your data is stored there under German law, with no access by non-European authorities. Alternatively, deployment is possible in the Microsoft Azure Cloud (with selectable European regions) or on-premises on Azure Local in your own data center. This allows you to meet even the most stringent data protection and sovereignty requirements.
What are the advantages of working with partimus for AVD?
partimus accompanies you from planning to ongoing operation and ensures an individual, optimized implementation of AVD in your company. Thanks to our expertise as a Microsoft Solutions Partner, we ensure that your AVD environment is stable, secure and efficient – in line with your individual requirements.
Can existing devices with AVD continue to be used?
Yes, with our partimus LEAF OS solution, older devices can be converted into high-performance thin clients, allowing you to use your virtual Windows desktops via Azure Virtual Desktop—without the need for expensive hardware upgrades. This extends the lifespan of your IT infrastructure while saving costs.
Is Azure Virtual Desktop also suitable for companies with high security requirements?
Absolute. AVD offers integrated security standards such as zero trust architecture, multi-factor authentication and encrypted communication. In combination with the central management platform from partimus, we ensure maximum security for your IT environment – even in highly regulated industries.
How does the migration from Citrix or VMware to AVD work?
partimus takes care of the complete migration of your existing VDI infrastructure, including planning, implementation and optimization. With individual migration strategies, we ensure that the changeover runs smoothly and without major downtime – and that you benefit from significant cost and performance advantages.
We look forward to hearing from you!