Future-Ready Digital Workspace for Leading Australian University

Client Profile

A top Australian university serving thousands of students and faculty across multiple campuses.

Challenges

• The university relied on an outdated virtual desktop platform that hindered academic modernization:
• Absence of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and true Single Sign-On (SSO).
• Transition needed from Windows 10 to Windows 11 desktops.
• Physical computer labs were expensive and resource-intensive.
• Academic applications like IBM SPSS had to be delivered virtually.

Anunta’s Solution

To eliminate bottlenecks from the outdated infrastructure, Anunta deployed a completely new, greenfield digital workspace environment using a cloud-native, education-optimized platform. This fresh deployment allowed the university to bypass technical debt and design a scalable system from scratch.

The project included creating new golden images with Windows 11 for floating desktops and implementing MFA and SSO to enhance data security and ease of use for students and staff. Physical labs were replaced by virtual desktops accessible from anywhere, dramatically reducing maintenance and infrastructure costs.

Academic software such as IBM SPSS was tested, virtualized, and made available through Remote Desktop Session Host (RDSH) delivery, maintaining performance and licensing compliance. Anunta managed every stage—design, build, test, and user acceptance—ensuring flawless adoption.

Key Benefits

• Enhanced Security: MFA and SSO secured user access.
• Lowered CapEx: Virtual labs eliminated hardware maintenance costs.
• Seamless Access: Floating desktops ensured academic consistency.
• App Compatibility: Software like SPSS delivered without disruption.
• Scalable Design: Platform supports future academic expansion.