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Date: Tuesday, August 5 

Time: 10:00 AM PT | 1:00 PM ET 

Location: Live Webinar

Transforming Virtual Desktop Infrastructure: DeVry University’s Journey 

Like many institutions, DeVry University faced a critical crossroads with their virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI). Microsoft’s announcement of Azure Lab Services’ retirement (June 28, 2027) combined with ongoing challenges managing their existing Citrix environment compelled the university’s IT leaders to rethink their approach. 

In this live webinar, you’ll hear directly from the team at DeVry University and the former Head of Product at Microsoft for Azure Lab Services about their experiences, lessons learned, and best practices when modernizing virtual desktop infrastructure in higher education. 

What You’ll Learn: 

  • How DeVry approached challenges posed by their existing Citrix VDI environment and the retirement of Azure Lab Services. 
  • Real-world insights on evaluating, selecting, and implementing alternative virtual desktop solutions. 
  • Lessons learned, including pitfalls to avoid, during the process of modernizing VDI. 
  • Strategic advice on future-proofing your institution’s virtual desktop technology. 

Whether your institution currently uses Azure Lab Services, Citrix, another VDI solution, or is simply exploring options to modernize your virtual desktop environment, this webinar will provide actionable insights to guide your path forward. 

Featured Speakers: 

  • Jeff Krischel, Sr. Manager, Academic Learning Technologies and Solutions, DeVry University 
  • Phillip Barton, IT Solutions Manager, Academic Technologies, DeVry University 
  • Fawad Khan, Former Microsoft Head of Product – Azure Lab Services; Faculty Member, University of Washington 

Who Should Attend? 

  • Higher education IT leaders responsible for technology infrastructure. 
  • Institutions facing challenges or dissatisfaction with existing virtual desktop solutions (such as Citrix, VMware, Azure Lab Services). 
  • Educators and technologists interested in learning from peer experiences in VDI modernization. 

Don’t Miss Out! 

Secure your seat and learn how DeVry University navigated complex IT challenges to implement a robust and future-ready virtual desktop infrastructure. 

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