Cloud Desktop

Secure cloud desktops aligned to your work environment and long-term business goals

Reduce desktop disruptions with standards-based cloud management aligned to 500+ IT best practices.

Support remote and hybrid work with secure access backed by cybersecurity embedded into every engagement.

Control IT spend with Fractional CIO guidance, cloud budgeting, and ROI analysis for larger initiatives.

Improve user productivity with rapid support, including a support line answered in under 1 minute.

Simplify cloud transitions with documented project work and post-project support for predictable outcomes.

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Cloud Desktop Results Business Leaders Can Trust

See how proactive IT strategy helps organizations improve access, cost control, and reliability.

Thriveon is one of the best things that happened to us this year. We started out retaining their services to obtain a more reliable and effective data backup solution, but their services to us evolved into a partnership where they are providing not only backup, but also disaster recovery, enhanced security, regular system and hardware monitoring and maintenance, and day-to-day speedy, reliable, professional and knowledgeable support services for all our IT needs (which Thriveon offers through their unlimited support program). Thriveon encourages support requests from all our staff members, for all of our IT questions, big or small, including questions regarding Microsoft Office and our other applications and software programs. Their engineers are friendly and really approachable.

Steve Franta

Managing Partner, The Legal Professionals

I have to say that in the course of our relationship, I have always felt that we were in good hands. I sensed a competency and a capacity we hadn’t had before from the get-go.

DOD Manufacturer

Thriveon has provided the strategic planning and foresight that had been lacking in our IT environment. Our IT investments have transformed from reactive to proactive, putting us on the right track to improve our infrastructure, reduce our downtime and plan for future improvements. They’ve been an invaluable business partner and resource.

Liza Kukla

Controller, Schell's

Thriveon has been working with us and guiding us along the way…We enjoy having more than a client-vendor relationship. We view it as a partnership. We rely on Thriveon heavily, and they’ve always been there for us. Their support for us has been unwavering.

Kevin Sellheim

CEO and Administrator, Sleepy Eye Medical Center

Thriveon helped us replace a struggling IT setup with a clear technology strategy that improved efficiency, strengthened security, reduced unnecessary costs, and gave us the confidence to scale our construction business more effectively.

Ben Stealy

Operations, Horwitz

Since partnering with Thriveon, we’ve experienced a significant improvement in our IT operations. Their team’s expertise, responsiveness and professionalism have helped us overcome complex challenges and optimize our IT environment for better performance and reliability. We highly recommend Thriveon to any business seeking to enhance their IT infrastructure and capabilities.

Angel C. Mason

Director of Resources, Special Operations Warrior Foundation

Thriveon truly focuses on the customer service side of the business. They impress us often with their support. And Thriveon is the first IT company that we found would prevent problems before they happen, rather than react to them after they happened.

John K.

GM, Kozy Heat Fireplaces

Thriveon has been an outstanding business alliance for our company. At certain times, we are high maintenance. It is wonderful to know that no matter what our demand, they are always there to help. In our industry, managing data and compliance are the cornerstone to ensuring privacy for our clients. Their reliability and dedication to network management lets us know we are protected. This has led to not only improvements in productivity but also peace of mind.

Dale Carlson

Managing Partner, Carlson Highland

With the change to the modern workplace, we can now access our files from any location at any time with just an internet connection. Our documents are at our fingertips whether working from home, at a client site or sitting in an airport.

Ann Bolin

Director of Accounting and Administration, Blue Rose Capital Advisors

How Cloud Strategy Reduced IT Spend and Improved Access

Fractional CIO Rectifies SOC II Security and Compliance Measures

Distribution Company Reduces IT Costs, Modernizes Systems and Moves Beyond Reactive IT

Fractional CIO Builds Stronger Field-to-Office Alert System for Logistics Firm

Fractional CIO Modernizes an IT Infrastructure and Secures a Financial Consulting Firm from an Attack

Fractional CIO Reduces IT Costs by $200K for Consulting Firm

Law Firm Replaces Internal IT with Fractional CIO to Modernize IT Environment

Cloud Desktop Services That Support Secure, Flexible Work

Strategic cloud desktop management

Cloud Planning

Plan Before You Migrate

Cloud desktop planning starts with the business outcome, not the platform. Thriveon reviews user groups, application dependencies, security requirements, licensing, bandwidth, and support needs before recommending a path forward.

Your leadership gains a practical roadmap, budget visibility, and clear implementation priorities, helping reduce unnecessary spend and avoid a cloud environment that creates new complexity.

Secure Access

Protect Every Access Point

Secure access is central to cloud desktop success. Thriveon designs access around identity, permissions, endpoint controls, MFA, encryption considerations, and documented policies that support your risk profile and compliance needs.

This approach helps users work from approved locations and devices while giving leadership stronger control over data access, employee onboarding, and offboarding.

Cloud Migration

Move with Less Disruption

Moving desktops and workloads to the cloud requires more than technical execution. Thriveon uses a documented project process with defined success metrics, dedicated project management, vendor coordination, risk identification, and post-project documentation.

The goal is a structured transition that minimizes disruption, keeps stakeholders informed, and moves the new environment into ongoing support without leaving gaps.

App Readiness

Keep Apps Productive

Cloud desktops must support the applications your teams rely on every day. Thriveon evaluates line-of-business systems, Microsoft 365 usage, file access, data quality, and workflow needs to identify potential performance or compatibility concerns before deployment.

This helps reduce user frustration and supports better decisions around application modernization, integrations, and long-term platform strategy.

Proactive Support

Manage Performance Daily

After deployment, cloud desktop performance depends on consistent management. Thriveon applies proactive monitoring, patching, documentation, lifecycle planning, and standards-based audits to identify issues before they become recurring support problems.

This disciplined operating model supports predictable performance, stronger security hygiene, and less management burden on internal leaders and technical teams.

Cost Strategy

Make Costs Transparent

Cloud desktop environments should make financial sense. Thriveon’s Fractional CIO guidance helps compare cloud costs, licensing, infrastructure replacement, security tools, and support requirements against business value and risk reduction.

With transparent budgeting and ROI analysis, leadership can make informed decisions about what to move, when to move it, and how to keep technology spend aligned with growth.

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Measured IT Outcomes Behind a Better Cloud Desktop

6 min

Average Response Time

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Companies Supported

70%

First-Call Resolution Rate

Make Desktop Access More Secure, Scalable, and Predictable

Cloud Desktop gives your team secure access to the applications, files, and workspaces they need without tying productivity to a single device or office network. For mid-sized organizations, the value is not just remote access. It is a more disciplined desktop environment with better security, lifecycle planning, and cost visibility.

Thriveon aligns cloud desktop decisions with your business goals through Fractional CIO leadership, proactive IT management, and cybersecurity built into the plan. The result is a cloud environment designed to reduce recurring issues, simplify user management, support growth, and give leadership clearer insight into technology spend.

A Cloud Desktop Plan That's Built Around How Your Business Works

A successful cloud desktop environment depends on planning, governance, and ongoing management. Thriveon looks beyond the migration itself to make sure users, applications, security controls, and support processes work together.

Cloud desktop strategy aligned to operating needs and growth plans
Secure user access with appropriate identity and permission controls
Microsoft 365 and cloud adoption planning where appropriate
Application readiness review for core business platforms
Endpoint, backup, and disaster recovery considerations built into the design
Ongoing documentation, monitoring, and support transition after implementation

Turn Cloud Desktop Solutions Into a Business Asset

Cloud Desktop should not create another technology silo. It should fit into your larger IT roadmap, cybersecurity program, budget, and user support model. Thriveon applies a standards-based methodology to help prevent problems before they happen and keep the environment aligned as your organization changes.

That includes proactive audits, lifecycle planning, vendor coordination, and executive-level guidance from a Fractional CIO. With measurable support performance, high client satisfaction, and experience reducing issues through proactive IT management, Thriveon helps turn cloud desktop infrastructure into a practical business asset.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is included with a cloud desktop solution?

A cloud desktop solution provides secure, remote access to all your business applications, files, and desktops from any device and location. You gain a standardized desktop environment with built-in cybersecurity, centralized management, and support for both remote and hybrid teams. The service also includes proactive monitoring, lifecycle planning, and integration with your broader IT strategy to ensure stability, compliance, and efficient onboarding or offboarding of users.

How does a cloud desktop help reduce IT issues and costs?

Cloud desktop environments are built on over 500 best practices, which dramatically cut down on recurring IT problems and security risks. By standardizing desktop management and embedding cybersecurity into every aspect, you can see up to a 90% reduction in IT tickets and vulnerabilities. This streamlined approach saves more than 250 hours and $800 per user annually, while also providing predictable IT budgeting and improved employee productivity.

What is the process for transitioning to a cloud desktop?

The transition to cloud desktop follows a documented, standards-based process:

Assessment of your current environment and business goals
Planning and design for user access, security, and application readiness
Execution of migration with minimal disruption to your team
Ongoing documentation, support, and continuous improvement after deployment

This structured approach ensures each step is aligned with your operational needs, compliance requirements, and long-term IT roadmap.

How are cloud desktop services priced and how long does implementation take?

Cloud desktop pricing is based on the number of computer users, providing a transparent and scalable cost structure that adapts as your business grows. Most mid-sized organizations see lower total IT spend compared to managing infrastructure internally. Typical implementations are completed within weeks, with timelines depending on user count, application complexity, and any required compliance or integration needs.

Why should I choose this cloud desktop service over other options?

This cloud desktop service stands out by combining executive-level IT leadership, proactive management, and cybersecurity into a single, cohesive solution. You benefit from:

Fractional CIO involvement to align technology with your business strategy
Deep industry expertise in construction, manufacturing, and legal sectors
Comprehensive compliance support and documentation for audit readiness
Measurable results like a 98-99% satisfaction rate and rapid support response

The focus is always on delivering business value, reducing risk, and supporting your growth, not just managing desktops.