When will Autodesk invest the significant revenue generated from its loyal customer base into properly testing, certifying, and fully supporting its applications on modern virtualisation platforms such as Azure Virtual Desktop?   Desktop virtualisation is not a new or emerging technology, it has been an industry standard for over a decade. Yet, despite the widespread adoption of virtualised environments, Autodesk continues to lag behind in officially supporting its applications in these setups.   The natural progression of IT infrastructure is moving away from traditional physical desktops to cloud-hosted and virtualised solutions. Many organisations are actively migrating workloads to platforms like Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365, seeking greater flexibility, scalability, and cost efficiency. However, Autodesk’s continued lack of support for virtualisation is holding customers back, forcing them to retain expensive, high-powered physical workstations when their broader IT strategy is centered around the cloud.   This gap in support is particularly frustrating given that most design and engineering data is already stored in the cloud—including Autodesk’s own cloud-based services. It makes little sense for Autodesk customers to be restricted to physical machines when their project files, collaboration tools, and computing resources increasingly reside in the cloud. The lack of virtualisation support creates unnecessary technical challenges, forcing businesses to rely on workarounds, experience performance inconsistencies, and deal with compatibility concerns, all while continuing to pay premium licensing fees.   If Autodesk is truly committed to enabling digital transformation, it must prioritise full compatibility with virtualised environments. Investing in robust testing and certification for platforms like Azure Virtual Desktop will ensure that customers can seamlessly use Autodesk applications in the cloud, aligning with modern IT strategies rather than obstructing them.   Your customers deserve a clear answer and roadmap   Show More