Top Azure Virtual Desktop Alternative for BYOD Security

Securing remote and BYOD workforces with AVD virtual desktop or other VDI platforms often means high costs, complex infrastructure, and user frustration from lag and latency. Venn offers a simpler, smarter alternative. 

Powered by Secure Enclave technology, Venn isolates and protects work data locally on any BYOD or unmanaged device – no virtual desktop or virtualization of any kind required. IT teams get strong DLP policy enforcement and compliance – while users enjoy fast, seamless access to the apps they already use.

Top Reasons For Seeking an Azure Virtual Desktop Alternative:

BYOD Security

Venn: Designed to secure unmanaged devices by isolating work from personal activity

VDI: Is slow, complex, and requires heavy infrastructure – all to avoid trusting the device. It frustrates users and burdens IT, making it hard to scale

User Experience

Venn: Fast, local performance as apps run locally, natively, securely without virtualization of any kind

VDI: Lag and latency from apps being hosted remotely

Deployment

Venn: Quick to deploy, no additional infrastructure required

VDI: Requires complex backend setup and ongoing maintenance

Cost & Licensing

Venn: Lower total cost of ownership without needing infrastructure

VDI: High costs from infrastructure, licensing, and support

User Privacy

Venn: Only work apps and data are controlled – personal use stays private

VDI: Company has full control over user sessions and potentially the whole device

Common Use Case: Securing BYOD Access for Contractors, Consultants or Third Parties

A company needs to onboard 100 remote contractors who will be using their personal laptops (ie much easier than shipping laptops to each one). With VDI, they’d face slow setup, high licensing costs, device shipping logistics, and frustrated users battling lag and latency.

With Venn, contractors simply download the Venn app and IT pushes the work apps they need – no hardware, no hassle. The contractors are up and running in minutes, with fast, local access on familiar devices. IT stays in control of company data – users stay productive.

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FAQ

1. What is the best alternative to AVD Virtual Desktop for securing personal devices?

Venn is a modern alternative to AVD for securing work on BYOD and unmanaged devices. Unlike VDI, Venn uses Secure Enclave technology to protect work apps and data locally – without virtual desktops, slow performance, or complex infrastructure.

2. How can I use Venn to secure company data on personal or unmanaged devices?

With Venn, company data is isolated and secured within a local secure enclave on the user’s BYOD device. This ensures sensitive data stays protected without managing or locking down the entire device.

3. Can Venn replace VDI for remote and contract workers?

Yes. Venn can reduce or entirely eliminate the need for VDI by providing secure local access to business apps and files on unmanaged devices. Venn is ideal for contractors, consultants, and remote employees.

3. With Venn, where are data and apps stored?

With Venn, apps and data run locally on the user’s device — inside a Secure Enclave called Blue Border™. Work stays isolated and protected, with IT maintaining full control without managing the entire device or using VDI of any kind. Venn is not storing any information. 

4. What are the downsides of using VDI for securing BYOD?

VDI solutions like AVD often require heavy infrastructure, are expensive to scale, and deliver poor user experiences due to latency.