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Specialist Cloud Desktop is an enterprise end user computing platform for cloud PCs delivering dedicated specialist software.
A specialised requirement, such as GPU-intensive applications, can be met by a Specialist Cloud Desktop in an efficient and cost effective way. The cloud PCs will be based on desktop@UCL image. Simply choose the CPU, GPU, memory, and storage configuration that is best for each user. We can scale up or scale down on-demand, providing users with the resources they need, all without deploying and operating infrastructure. Our hosted desktop solutions run on the state-of-the-art Microsoft Azure server platform. To gain instant access to your hosted Windows desktop service, all you need is an internet connection.
Benefits
The key benefits of Specialist Cloud Desktops:
- High Speed – Quick Deployment
- Efficiency and cost reduction
- Scalability
- Data Security
- Back-up and restore data
- Mobility
Cost and Options
| Type | NV4as v4 | NC4as T4 v3 | NC8as T4 v3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPUs | 4 vCPUs | 4 vCPUs | 8 vCPUs |
| Ram | 14 GB RAM | 28 GB RAM | 56 GB RAM |
| GPU | 1/8th AMD Radeon Instinct MI25 GPU | 1 NVIDIA T4 GPU | 1 NVIDIA T4 GPU |
| Price (US $) | 212.48 / Month | 449.00 / Month | 642.45 / Month |
The prices above are based on 100% uptime
4 options of availability / uptime for option 1 as an example:
- 8am – 8pm, Monday – Friday – US$56 (approx.)
- 8am – 8pm, 7 days a week – US$98 (approx.)
- 24 hours, Monday – Friday – US$140 (approx.)
- 24 hours, 7 days of week – US$212.48
Requests
To request this service please complete a self service request form. Please allow 2 weeks lead time after you have submitted your request.
Note: The self-service form to request a VM will require the customer to provide a PTA code for recharging.