The 𝙋𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 Way to Run Windows in the Cloud

The 𝙋𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 Way to Run Windows in the Cloud

Running Windows in the Cloud shouldn’t create new operational problems. Hydra centralizes Azure Virtual Desktop (cloud and on-prem) and Windows 365 into one familiar management layer, simplifying daily operations without retraining or re-architecting. By aligning infrastructure usage to real demand and lowering operational overhead, Hydra cuts total costs by over 70%.

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Windows in the Cloud is the Future.
Running it Well is the Hard Part.

Organizations are embracing Windows in the Cloud (AVD, Windows 365, AVD Hybrid, and AVD on Azure Local), driven by the need for cost control, flexibility, and modernization. But while the destination is clear, the path isn’t. IT teams are being asked to modernize while reducing spend, improving efficiency, and keeping environments stable, all without disrupting day-to-day operations.

As a result, many teams are rethinking both how they move to and manage Windows in the Cloud over time.

Meet Hydra:
How Windows in the Cloud Should Be Run

Hydra is purpose-built as a portable, admin-first management layer for Windows in the Cloud. It enables teams to move from wherever they are (traditional VDI, native AVD, or another management solution) and be up and running in under 30 minutes, with zero onboarding fees or retraining, using familiar workflows instead of forcing a new operating model.

Simple to Adopt. Easy to Run

Hydra is designed around how AVD and Windows 365 admins already operate so teams can start using it immediately.

• One operational workspace for day-to-day AVD and Windows 365 management (no portal hopping)
• Replace custom scripts, scattered Azure blades, and one-off utilities with consistent, repeatable actions.
• Built for actual Windows in the Cloud operations, nothing extra to manage

Native AVD requires 10+ actions to do what Hydra does in one click. Admins report saving 10+ hours/week on routine, manual tasks.

Predictable Costs Based on Reality

Unlike tools that charge based on total monthly active users and add fees for multi-tenancy, Hydra prices only on peak usage, and unlimited tenants are included by default.

• Pricing based on real usage: pay only for peak concurrent sessions, not every user who logs in during the month
• Unlimited tenants included by default, with no per-tenant fees
• Built-in auto-scaling that prevents paying for idle capacity
• Burst protection on annual plans, allowing seasonal or one-off concurrency spikes without permanently increasing costs
• No mandatory minimums or surprise renewals: costs stay predictable as usage changes

Example: You have 2,000 monthly users spread across 3 shifts, but only 600 are active at any given time. With monthly active user pricing, you’d pay for all 2,000. With Hydra, you only pay for 600, saving up to 70%.

It’s Azure cost optimization aligned to how your business actually operates.

Live in Minutes, Not Weeks or Months

Hydra wraps around what you already have, so you’re operational on day one.

• Deployed in under 30 minutes, with zero onboarding fees
• Instant adoption of existing AVD and Windows 365 environments
• No re-architecture or re-imaging

Most customers are operational within minutes report immediate ROI.

Built for Enterprise Scale and MSP Readiness

Hydra scales both operationally and financially: a Desktop as a Service (DaaS) management platform that grows with you.

• Built-in multi-tenancy at no extra cost
• Granular enterprise-grade RBAC: scope by tenant, host pool, or user group
• Manage multiple environments or customers from one control plane
• Proven in regulated, high-availability environments
• Dedicated enterprise-grade support from Windows in the Cloud specialists

MSPs and Fortune 500 companies alike can manage unlimited tenants from a single console.

Agent-Based, Real-Time Visibility and Control

Visibility, change, and automation from one place.

• Lightweight Hydra agent provides deep, real-time session visibility
• Diagnose issues while users are connected remotely
• One-click image lifecycle management with safe rollback
• Automation for scaling, power schedules, session draining, scheduled reboots, and more

IT admins report Hydra increases productivity and efficiency by up to 75% and cuts MTTR by 70%.

Want to See the Impact?

Use the Hydra ROI Calculator to estimate potential cost savings, operational time saved, and efficiency gains based on your exact environment. Most customers see a 60-70% total cost reduction for Windows in the Cloud.

Built for Operators. Trusted by Leaders

Hydra for MSPs

Built to scale your customers, not your costs

Hydra is multi-tenant by design, not by add-on. MSPs get the same enterprise-grade capabilities as large organizations without feature delays, per-tenant premiums, or forced margin tradeoffs.

Built by Established Operators. Trusted at Enterprise Scale.

Hydra was created by Marcel Meurer, a Germany-based EUC practitioner with over 20 years of experience running large-scale virtual desktop environments across Citrix, Azure, and enterprise VDI.

A Login VSI product, Hydra is backed by 15+ years of real-world EUC experience.

• German-built, European-founded
• Deployed in regulated, high-availability environments, including healthcare, finance, government, and legal
• ISO 27001 certified and GDPR compliant company

Trust, security, and operational reliability are foundational with Hydra, not add-ons.

Modernize Windows in the Cloud Without Paying for Inefficiency.

Hydra is the practical way to migrate and run Microsoft desktops faster, with costs aligned to true usage and operations that stay efficient as your environments evolve.

Try Hydra today – start with a live demo and get onboarded within hours