Futureproofing the Digital Workspace

    Join us for a practical session designed for public sector organisations - exploring how to navigate the end of legacy VDI and modernise your digital workspace while managing cloud spend, automating operations, and delivering long‑term value.

    16 September 2026
    4pm - 5:30pm BST
    UK&I

Speakers

Peter Dorrington
Host/Moderator
Executive Leaders Network

As host and moderator, Peter will lead the session, facilitating expert discussion and ensuring a valuable experience, with opportunities for participants to ask questions and engage.

Wendy Gay
Sales Engineering Manager UK&I
Nerdio

A recognised thought leader in end-user computing, cloud computing, networking, and security. With strong pre-sales leadership experience, Wendy is dedicated to understanding customer needs and turning technology into practical, impactful solutions.

Liam Birch
Public Sector Lead
Nerdio

Liam Birch leads Public Sector at Nerdio, partnering with Government departments, NHS organisations, and public bodies across the UK and Ireland. With over a decade in enterprise technology and Microsoft partner ecosystems, he specialises in cloud adoption, legacy VDI exits, and modern Microsoft licensing.

Futureproofing the Digital Workspace: Key Themes for Public Sector Organisations

Legacy VDI is reaching its end, and for public sector organisations, that shift is no longer a strategic choice but a practical inevitability. Citrix and VMware contract pressures, amplified by pricing changes, are forcing organisations to reassess their virtual desktop strategy now.

This virtual roundtable cuts through the complexity of that transition — exploring how converging device refresh cycles, underleveraged Microsoft licensing, and permanently shifted workforce expectations are reshaping what a modern digital workspace looks like. More importantly, it addresses what comes after migration: how to control cloud spend, automate operations, and build an environment that delivers long-term value rather than trading one set of challenges for another.

Key Takeaways:

  • The end of legacy VDI is a forcing function Contract pressures from Citrix and VMware — amplified by Broadcom's pricing changes — mean the question is no longer whether to move, but how to do so without disrupting critical services.
  • Device refresh cycles are converging with cloud desktop adoption Rising hardware costs and tighter capital budgets are pushing organisations toward cloud-hosted desktops — extending hardware life while improving workforce flexibility and security posture.
  • Microsoft investments are often underleveraged Most public sector organisations already hold the licensing entitlements to run AVD, Windows 365 and Intune. The gap is tooling, expertise and operational capability — not procurement.
  • Operational efficiency is as important as the migration itself Getting to AVD or Windows 365 is only half the story. Controlling cloud spend, automating management, and maintaining clear estate visibility determine whether the environment delivers on its promise long term.
  • Workforce expectations have permanently shifted Secure, performant access from any device or location is now a baseline expectation. Organisations that treat digital workspace as infrastructure rather than a strategic enabler risk falling behind on recruitment, retention and service delivery.

    Good news: This is a virtual event that can be attended from the comfort of your office/home, eliminating the need to travel. By choosing to attend this virtual event, you are contributing to a more sustainable future while still benefiting from valuable industry insights.