Cloud · Microsoft Azure
Run Citrix DaaS, Azure Virtual Desktop and your servers on Azure, designed, migrated and managed 24/7 by Altanora, the 2026 Citrix Evangelist Partner of the Year.
Altanora designs, migrates and manages Microsoft Azure environments, with a focus on virtual desktops: Citrix DaaS on Azure, Azure Virtual Desktop and Citrix Platform Flex, which runs on Citrix-managed Azure. We also run the servers, identity, backup and security around them.
Clients in the United States and Canada use us to move off aging VDI or VMware infrastructure, put Azure spend under control and get one team accountable for both Citrix and Azure. Prefer not to run your own cloud? Compare Hosted DaaS and Altanora IaaS.
From landing zone to day-to-day operations.
Citrix desktops and apps on Azure capacity, with HDX performance and Citrix security controls, designed and run by Altanora. Hosted DaaS.
Microsoft AVD deployed and managed, alone or alongside Citrix DaaS for advanced policy and monitoring.
Citrix-managed Azure capacity with Flex credits for DaaS Flex, Experience Insights, SecurSpaces and SecurAccess with Chrome Enterprise. Citrix licensing.
Virtual machines, storage and networking built on an Azure landing zone, with governance from day one.
Workload assessment and phased migration from VMware, Hyper-V or on-premises servers, with rollback plans.
Microsoft Entra ID, conditional access, Citrix SecurAccess ZTNA and Citrix Device Posture for secure access.
Azure-native backup and site recovery with defined recovery points and tested failover.
Right-sizing, reservations, autoscaling for virtual desktops and Azure Hybrid Benefit reviews.
All three run on Azure. The right fit depends on your users, apps and licensing.
| Citrix DaaS on Azure | Azure Virtual Desktop | Citrix Platform Flex | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who runs the Azure capacity | Your Azure subscription, managed by Altanora | Your Azure subscription, managed by Altanora | Citrix-managed Azure |
| Best for | Complex apps, demanding users, hybrid or multi-cloud estates | Simpler Windows desktops already in Microsoft 365 | Predictable consumption across several Citrix services |
| Performance and policy | HDX, granular Citrix policies | Microsoft RDP features | Citrix DaaS Flex with HDX |
| How you buy | Citrix license plus Azure consumption | Microsoft licensing plus Azure consumption | Flex credits, including through the Microsoft Marketplace |
A practical path from assessment to day-to-day operations.
Inventory workloads, users, licensing and Azure readiness.
Build the landing zone, identity, network and desktop architecture.
Move workloads and users in phases, with testing and rollback plans.
Monitor, patch, optimize costs and support users 24/7.
Founded in 2006, Altanora designs and manages Citrix and cloud environments for 250+ clients from headquarters in Fort Lauderdale and Montreal.
We know both platforms, so performance problems don't bounce between vendors.
Citrix Platform License, UHMC, Platform Flex or Altanora FlexDaaS. We help you pick and avoid paying twice.
Eligible Citrix projects may qualify for Citrix Funded Pro Services.
From Our Clients
“Over the years, Altanora has proven to be an exceptionally dedicated and knowledgeable partner. Their collaboration made it possible to build and operate what we believe to be the best SOC 2 Type II Desktop as a Service solution available worldwide.”Asma Shaikh, Director of Cloud Infrastructure
Citrix DaaS and Azure Virtual Desktop on Azure, Azure infrastructure (IaaS), migration to Azure, identity with Microsoft Entra ID, backup and recovery, cost optimization and 24/7 managed operations.
Azure Virtual Desktop works well for straightforward Windows desktops. Citrix DaaS adds HDX performance, richer policy and security controls, multi-cloud and on-premises options, and tools such as Citrix Experience Insights. Citrix DaaS can also manage AVD workloads, so you don't have to choose one forever.
Citrix Platform Flex is a Citrix subscription launched in May 2026 that runs on Citrix-managed Azure. Flex credits are shared across Citrix DaaS Flex, Experience Insights, SecurSpaces and SecurAccess with Chrome Enterprise, and it can be bought through the Microsoft Marketplace.
Citrix Platform Flex is available through the Microsoft Marketplace, which can let eligible purchases count toward your MACC. We confirm eligibility with you and Microsoft before you buy.
Yes. Azure has regions in the United States and in Canada (Canada Central and Canada East). We design your environment so data, backups and administration stay in the regions you choose.
Yes. We assess each workload and move it to Azure IaaS, Azure VMware Solution, Citrix DaaS on Azure or, when it fits better, Altanora's own hosted cloud.
Existing clients can open a ticket through the client portal, by emailing support@altanora.com, or by calling 514-849-1100 and choosing option 3. For general or sales questions, email sales@altanora.com.
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