🇨🇭 Windows 365 vs. Rocky Consulting VDI

Detailed Feature, Pricing & Total Cost Comparison

Choosing a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) solution is a critical decision for IT leaders. This guide compares Microsoft Windows 365 and Rocky Consulting VDI in terms of hosting, data privacy, security architecture, performance, and cost – all presented in CHF with and without VAT. Below, you’ll find expanded content including cost simulations for 10, 50, and 100 users per year.

🔐 Enterprise-Grade Security Built-In

Security is critical in any VDI solution. Rocky Consulting VDI offers multi-layer protection far beyond the baseline Microsoft Defender approach. Our stack is centered around Sophos XGS firewalls in a high-availability cluster and includes:

• Next-Generation Firewalling: Stateful inspection for all inbound/outbound traffic
• Deep Packet Inspection: Full TLS/SSL inspection using dynamic and static analysis [source]
• Intrusion Prevention System (IPS): Stops network-layer attacks before they hit your systems
• Advanced Threat Protection: Identifies zero-day and file-less threats [source]
• Cloud Sandboxing: Isolates and detonates suspicious attachments [source]
• Web Filtering: Blocks malicious and inappropriate content by category
• Application Control: Define rules for specific tools and services
• Dual Antivirus Engines: Parallel scanning for better threat coverage
• High Availability (HA): Redundant dual-firewall cluster (active-active)
• VPN & Site-to-Site Tunnels: Secure SSL/IPsec remote access
• Unified Dashboard: Full visibility and alerting through Sophos Central

All of this runs in parallel with endpoint protection options (EDR, XDR, HIPS) that can be tailored per customer. Security is never one-size-fits-all – and Rocky ensures your environment is built to resist today’s and tomorrow’s threats.

🔧 Seamless Integration & Full Customization

Unlike most managed VDI platforms, Rocky Consulting VDI offers full flexibility to integrate with your existing IT environment. Whether you need to connect to legacy systems, custom authentication workflows, or domain-specific software stacks, we make it happen.

• Active Directory & LDAP: Join your existing identity infrastructure – no need to reinvent the wheel
• DevOps & CI/CD Tools: Integrate with build systems, version control, and custom scripts
• File Shares & Internal Apps: Secure access to internal systems through private networking
• VPN or Direct Peering: Support for encrypted site-to-site tunnels or private circuits
• Custom OS Images: Use your own Windows or Linux templates, pre-installed with your tools
• Tailored Policies: Define user groups, access rights, and patching schedules

Need a hybrid setup? Want to bridge your on-prem network with cloud desktops? Rocky's engineers will tailor the environment to your needs – no fixed template, no lock-in, just solutions that fit your stack and budget.

🇨🇭 Swiss Data Sovereignty & Compliance

With growing concerns about global data exposure and regulatory risks, businesses in Switzerland and the EU need to ensure their data stays local and protected by familiar legal frameworks. Rocky Consulting VDI guarantees:

• Hosting in Switzerland: All infrastructure is based in Pfäffikon, Wallisellen, and Luzern.
• Swiss Jurisdiction: Your data remains subject only to Swiss data protection laws (revDSG/DSGVO-compliant).
• No Foreign Subcontracting: No hidden dependencies on non-Swiss service providers.
• Customer Audits: We support third-party audits or client walkthroughs of our hosting environment.
• Data Residency Guarantees: Written SLAs confirm local storage, processing, and backups.

This level of control and assurance is nearly impossible with hyperscale cloud platforms, where data can be replicated or moved to other countries. With Rocky Consulting VDI, you always know where your data lives – and who protects it.

🏢 Industries Served & Common Use Cases

Rocky Consulting VDI is built for flexibility and scale, making it ideal for organizations across many industries with strict compliance needs, high security standards, or customized integration demands. Our most common customers include:

• Finance & Insurance: Regulatory compliance, Swiss-based data, secure access to core banking systems
• Healthcare Providers: HIPAA-compliant virtual workstations, centralized EMR access, device control
• Legal & Notary Offices: Swiss jurisdiction for confidentiality, integration with document management systems
• Government & Public Sector: Data isolation, access controls, local infrastructure with audit transparency
• Engineering & Manufacturing: GPU-enabled virtual desktops for CAD/CAM tools, remote team collaboration
• Education & Research: Lab environments, Linux or Windows-based configurations, student access platforms

Whatever your use case, from cloud migration projects to secure BYOD environments or disaster recovery planning – Rocky VDI adapts to your business and technical goals with enterprise-grade reliability and personal support.

💡 Transparent Pricing, No Hidden Fees

We believe pricing should be clear and predictable. With Rocky Consulting VDI, what you see is what you pay – no hidden licensing, storage surcharges, or access fees. Our pricing includes:

• VDI instance (vCPU/RAM/disk as quoted)
• Dedicated Swiss infrastructure – no multi-tenant sharing
• Daily backups included (no additional backup fee)
• Full-stack firewall protection – Sophos included
• Local Swiss support from our engineering team

We also offer tailored project pricing and onboarding for medium to large customers. Want a flat-rate plan per department or branch office? Just ask. Our mission is to give you predictable IT costs and Swiss-grade stability.

🤝 Local Support & SLA Commitments

When you choose Rocky Consulting, you’re choosing a partner, not just a provider. Our dedicated Swiss-based team works closely with your organization to offer technical support, proactive monitoring, and SLA-backed uptime guarantees.

• Support Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00–17:00 CET. Emergency support 24/7 for enterprise clients.
• Response Time: Critical tickets answered within 4 hours (SLA-based)
• Communication: Direct access to engineers — no ticket purgatory or offshore escalation (chat system)
• Onboarding & Training: Personalized user training and admin handover included
• Documentation: Fully documented environments with diagrams and system overviews

We don’t hide behind portals. We believe in real conversations, technical clarity, and long-term relationships that help your IT team succeed.

🚀 Smooth Onboarding & Project Delivery

From first contact to first login, our onboarding is structured, fast, and backed by experts:

• Kickoff Workshop: We align with your goals, review existing infrastructure, and define success metrics.
• Technical Planning: Network layout, authentication paths, software needs, and VM specs are finalized.
• Deployment: We spin up the VDI environment in our Swiss data centers, integrate your systems, and configure user profiles.
• Go-Live Support: We guide your users through first-time logins, test apps, and assist with handover.
• Follow-up: A check-in at 1, 3, and 6 months ensures you're getting the performance and support promised.

Result? A VDI rollout that’s efficient, understandable, and measurable. We handle the technical heavy lifting so your team can stay focused on business outcomes.

📱 Access From Anywhere, On Any Device

Rocky Consulting VDI is designed to give users maximum flexibility without compromising security. Whether your team works from the office, remotely, or on the go, they’ll get fast and secure access to their virtual desktop on nearly any device:

• Web Browser Access: Launch the VDI securely from Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Safari – no installation required.
• Cross-Platform Support: Native clients for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS.
• Touchscreen & Pen Input: Optimized for tablets and hybrid devices with full gesture support.
• Peripheral Compatibility: USB redirection, printers, smart card readers, webcams – all supported.
• Low-Latency Display Protocols: Smooth performance even on slower connections, with adaptive quality scaling.
• Multi-Monitor Support: Seamlessly span multiple displays with window snapping and resolution scaling.

The user interface can be customized with your corporate branding, login screen, and background image to ensure a consistent look and feel. All connections are encrypted, monitored, and audited to ensure complete compliance and control.

🌱 Sustainable Infrastructure & Energy Efficiency

Rocky Consulting takes sustainability seriously. Our VDI infrastructure is hosted in Swiss data centers that prioritize renewable energy, optimized cooling, and efficient hardware utilization:

• Green Energy Usage: Our data centers are powered by Swiss hydroelectric and certified renewable sources.
• Efficient Virtualization: High-performance hypervisors reduce idle load and optimize CPU/RAM cycles.
• Modern Cooling Techniques: Free cooling and energy-aware HVAC systems lower carbon footprint.
• Low-Latency Network Fabric: Optimized routing and switching reduce energy consumption per session.
• Device Lifecycle Planning: Thin client and BYOD strategies extend device lifespan and reduce e-waste.

We continuously monitor infrastructure KPIs like PUE (Power Usage Effectiveness) and EED compliance to ensure our operations remain eco-conscious and aligned with client sustainability goals. Choosing Rocky VDI means choosing a future-forward IT solution – for performance and for the planet.

🧾 Summary: Why Choose Rocky Consulting VDI?

For organizations looking to retain control, improve data security, meet compliance mandates, and optimize budget – Rocky Consulting VDI offers a compelling, Swiss-engineered alternative to Windows 365. And with local support from real engineers, it’s an upgrade in service too.

💸 Transparent Pricing Plans

Choose from three simple plans tailored to your workload size. All plans include:

• ✅ Dedicated VDI instance (not shared)
• ✅ Daily backups stored in Swiss data centers
• ✅ Sophos dual-firewall security
• ✅ Swiss-based support team
• ✅ SLA with guaranteed performance

Need more power or storage? We also support fully custom VDI instances for development, design, or analytical workloads. Volume discounts are available starting at 50 users.

📊 Pricing Comparison: Rocky VDI vs. Windows 365

All Rocky Consulting VDI plans include full security stack, local backups, Swiss support, and customizable options. No hidden fees. No surprise licensing. Just a smarter way to deliver cloud desktops at predictable costs.

🚀 Ready to Modernize Your Virtual Desktops?

Rocky Consulting VDI is your next step toward private, secure, and cost-effective desktop infrastructure. Whether you’re looking to migrate from traditional desktops, explore hybrid cloud options, or simplify device management across teams – we’re here to help.

• ✔️ Full data sovereignty in Switzerland
• ✔️ Dedicated Swiss-based team
• ✔️ No licensing headaches or hidden costs
• ✔️ All-inclusive pricing with backups, security, and support
• ✔️ Fast deployment and long-term partnership

Let’s schedule a short discovery call or product tour to see how we can help your organization scale confidently into the future.