{"id":25331,"date":"2026-04-10T06:09:48","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T06:09:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.insentragroup.com\/us\/insights\/uncategorized\/mind-the-microsoft-gap-the-evolution-of-end-user-computing-in-the-modern-workplace\/"},"modified":"2026-04-15T16:52:16","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T16:52:16","slug":"mind-the-microsoft-gap-the-evolution-of-end-user-computing-in-the-modern-workplace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.insentragroup.com\/us\/insights\/resources\/podcast\/mind-the-microsoft-gap\/mind-the-microsoft-gap-the-evolution-of-end-user-computing-in-the-modern-workplace\/","title":{"rendered":"Mind the Microsoft Gap:\u202fThe Evolution of End User Computing in the Modern Workplace\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<iframe width=\"1719\" height=\"967\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RGbARivoQTU\" title=\"Mind the Microsoft Gap:\u202fThe Evolution of End User Computing in the Modern Workplace\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>In this episode of\u00a0Mind\u00a0the Microsoft Gap, Chris Threlfall and Nick Thomas are joined by Reece Sharratt to explore how end user computing has transformed from traditional VDI into a flexible, cloud driven model that underpins modern hybrid work.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They discuss how technologies like Azure Virtual Desktop and Citrix have evolved, why organisations are moving away from on premises infrastructure, and how cloud scalability is changing the way businesses think about IT.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The conversation also dives into the growing role of AI in EUC, the importance of proactive IT strategies, and how organisations can balance security with a seamless user experience.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What you will learn<\/strong>\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul 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experience\u202f\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Timestamp\u202f\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>0:00<\/strong>&nbsp;Introduction and the evolution of end user computing&nbsp;<br><strong>1:30<\/strong>&nbsp;From legacy VDI to modern virtual desktops&nbsp;<br><strong>3:00<\/strong>&nbsp;The impact of hybrid work and Covid on EUC adoption&nbsp;<br><strong>5:00<\/strong>&nbsp;Citrix vs Azure Virtual Desktop and real world use cases&nbsp;<br><strong>7:00<\/strong>&nbsp;Moving from on premises infrastructure to cloud&nbsp;<br><strong>9:20<\/strong>&nbsp;Why proactive IT strategy separates high performing organisations&nbsp;<br><strong>11:30<\/strong>&nbsp;User experience and keeping environments up to date&nbsp;<br><strong>14:00<\/strong>&nbsp;The role of AI in EUC and future possibilities&nbsp;<br><strong>17:30<\/strong>&nbsp;Monitoring and digital employee experience platforms&nbsp;<br><strong>21:30<\/strong>&nbsp;Security, compliance and zero trust 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