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Winners of the 2024 Desktop as a Service DaaS Magic Quadrant by Gartner | Microsoft | AWS | Citrix

Winners of the 2024 Desktop as a Service DaaS Magic Quadrant by Gartner | Microsoft | AWS | Citrix

Written By Anoop C Nair
Last Updated September 18, 2024
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Let’s discuss the Winners of the 2024 Desktop as a Service DaaS Magic Quadrant by Gartner. The 2024 2nd Magic Quadrant for Desktop as a Service (DaaS) has officially been released. This new research comprehensively analyses the key players, their technical capabilities roadmap, and market reach.

The report is a crucial resource for organizations seeking to assess Desktop as a Service (DaaS) solutions. It provides insights into current market trends and vendor performance. It helps businesses decide when to select the right DaaS provider to meet their needs.

According to the 2024 IDC MarketScape study, Microsoft’s Windows 365 Cloud PC and Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) are leaders in the Desktop as a Service (DaaS) market. This post provides all the details about the 2024 2nd Magic Quadrant for Desktop as a Service’s release.

Desktop as a Service (DaaS) has been a significant part of the technology landscape for many years. DaaS can be categorized into three options, each representing a different approach to delivering virtual desktops. This evolution reflects changes in technology and business needs, and understanding these options is key for making informed decisions in the modern DaaS market.

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Where can Gartner Clients Access the 2024 Magic Quadrant for Desktop as a Service?


Gartner clients can access the research report through https://lnkd.in/eGM6mKB8 (Report ID: G00802050)

How can Clients Discuss the Research with the Authors?


Clients can discuss the research with the authors through Gartner’s client inquiry service.

2024 2nd Magic Quadrant for Desktop as a Service Released

The 2024 Magic Quadrant has seen changes in vendor positions compared to last year’s report. It’s an important read for leaders in end-user services and digital workplaces investing in or considering Desktop as a Service (DaaS) solutions.

  • This year, 14 vendors were included, along with 4 honorable mentions. The report also highlights changes in vendor positions within the quadrant.
2024 Magic Quadrant 14 vendors
Challengers
> ATSG
Niche Players
> Anunta
> Alibaba Cloud
> Apporto
> IronOrbit
> Workspot, Inc
> Flexxible
> Oneclick Group AG
Visionaries
> Dizzion (moved from Niche Players to Visionaries)
> Parallels (new entrant in the Visionaries quadrant)
Leaders
> Microsoft
> Amazon Web Services (AWS) (moved from Challengers to Leaders)
> Omnissa
> Citrix
Winners of the 2024 Desktop as a Service DaaS Magic Quadrant by Gartner | Microsoft | AWS | Citrix – Table 1
Winners of the 2024 Desktop as a Service DaaS Magic Quadrant by Gartner | Microsoft | AWS | Citrix - Fig.1 - Creds to Stu Downes Analyst at Gartner
Winners of the 2024 Desktop as a Service DaaS Magic Quadrant by Gartner | Microsoft | AWS | Citrix – Fig.1 – Creds to Stu Downes Analyst at Gartner

Winners of the 2024 Desktop as a Service DaaS Magic Quadrant by Gartner

The clear winners of the 2024 Desktop as a Service DaaS Magic Quadrant by Gartner is Microsoft, as per the diagram shared by Stu Downes Analyst at Gartner.

Microsoft Solutions such as Windows 365 Cloud PC and Azure Virtual Destop AVD have already captured the market. Hence, these solutions helped Microsoft win the DaaS magic quadrant by Gartner.

2024 Magic Quadrant Honorable Mentions

Let’s discuss the 2024 Magic Quadrant Honorable Mentions. The 2024 Magic Quadrant also features the following honorable mentions. They are as follows.

  • Accops
  • Google (Cameyo)
  • HP
  • Leostream Corporation

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Anoop C Nair has been Microsoft MVP from 2015 onwards for 10 consecutive years! He is a Workplace Solution Architect with more than 22+ years of experience in Workplace technologies. He is also a Blogger, Speaker, and Local User Group Community leader. His primary focus is on Device Management technologies like SCCM and Intune. He writes about technologies like Intune, SCCM, Windows, Cloud PC, Windows, Entra, Microsoft Security, Career, etc.

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Anoop C Nair is Workplace Technology solution architect with 25+ years of experience in global enterprise organizations such as JP Morgan, Capgemini, etc. Microsoft Certified Trainer. Microsoft MVP from 2015 onwards for consecutive 11+ years! He also conducts Intune and modern workplace tech training for enterprise organizations. He is Blogger, Speaker, and Founder of HTMD Community and HTMD Conference. His main focus is on Device Management technologies like Intune, Windows, Cloud PC. He writes about technologies like Intune, SCCM, Windows, Cloud PC, Windows, Entra, Microsoft Security.

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