Managed Support & Helpdesk (1st & 2nd Line) - Laptop (Cloud Desktop Use Only) per device, per month - Initial Term
Prerequisites
· Supported manufacturer laptop (e.g. Dell).
· Supported Windows operating system.
· Device intended for cloud desktop platforms such as Microsoft Remote Desktop or Citrix.
· Reliable internet connection suitable for cloud desktop access.
· Hardware must be in vendor support and less than 5 years old.
· Hardware should be covered by a valid manufacturer warranty.
· Administrative access required for setup and ongoing management.
Setup
· Initial device build and operating system configuration, included only when deployed via Intune and Autopilot.
· Enrolment into device management platform such as Intune.
· Entra ID / domain join and policy application.
· Installation and configuration of cloud desktop access software such as Microsoft Remote Desktop or Citrix Workspace.
· Security configuration including Defender, BitLocker and firewall settings where applicable.
· Optimisation of device settings for cloud desktop performance.
· Peripheral configuration including keyboard, mouse, headset and docking station where applicable.
· Documentation of device configuration.
Maintenance
· Operating system updates and patch management, requiring device management via Intune and patch management via Avast where applicable.
· Endpoint security monitoring and health checks.
· Performance monitoring focused on connectivity and session quality.
· Device optimisation for cloud desktop performance.
· Policy compliance monitoring.
· Asset tracking and lifecycle management.
Support
· Support provided for devices that are in vendor support and under 5 years old.
· Troubleshooting of cloud desktop access issues.
· Support for Microsoft Remote Desktop and Citrix Workspace connectivity.
· Fault diagnosis and resolution for hardware and OS-level issues only.
· User account and access troubleshooting on the device side only.
· Peripheral and connectivity support including Wi-Fi, docking and accessories.
· Vendor escalation and warranty coordination.
· Replacement device setup for new starters or hardware failure.
· Endpoint-level security incident response.
