Managed Support & Helpdesk (1st & 2nd Line) - Desktop (Cloud Desktop Use Only) per device, per month) - Initial Term
Prerequisites
· Supported manufacturer desktop computer (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 where applicable.
· 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 baseline configuration including Defender, BitLocker and firewall settings where applicable.
· Optimisation for cloud desktop performance.
· Peripheral and display configuration.
· 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.
· Connectivity and session quality monitoring.
· Device optimisation for cloud desktop use.
· 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.
· Hardware and OS-level issue diagnosis.
· Peripheral, display and connectivity issue support.
· Vendor escalation and warranty coordination.
· Replacement desktop setup for like-for-like device.
