Merivale Transforms Remote Work with Azure Virtual Desktop and cubesys
Merivale at a Glance
Merivale is a leading Australian hospitality company based in Sydney, with over 70 venues and more than 5,000 staff. It specialises in restaurants, bars, hotels, and event spaces, delivering premium food, beverage, and entertainment experiences.
Merivale partnered with cubesys to modernise their remote desktop systems and improve the structure and management of its cloud environment in Microsoft Azure.
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Background
Merivale recognised the opportunity to modernise its remote desktop platform by moving beyond its Citrix-based environment. To better support a modern, scalable, and secure workplace, the organisation sought a solution that could deliver applications and desktops more flexibly, streamline day-to-day management, and realise the benefits of cloud-based services.
"Working with cubesys to implement Azure Virtual Desktop has redefined how we manage remote access and our cloud environment. The platform is scalable, secure, and much easier to manage, giving our team the flexibility and visibility we needed."
James Surridge, Lead Infrastructure & Cloud Engineer, Merivale
The Journey to Azure Virtual Desktop
The collaboration began with a proof of concept (PoC) to test Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) as a potential replacement for Citrix.
This test showed AVD could meet Merivale’s needs for remote applications and desktops using its existing cloud environment. Key activities in the PoC included:
- Creating a standard desktop image
- Setting up a pilot AVD environment
- Adding tools to simplify management and automatically scale resources
Following the success of the PoC, Merivale moved forward with a full rollout of AVD.
Merivale at a Glance How cubesys Transformed Merivale's IT
cubesys worked with Merivale to:
- Scalable & Secure Environment: Deployed a secure, scalable Azure Virtual Desktop with automatic scaling and cost controls, giving staff flexible remote access and IT teams easier management.
- Organised Cloud Resources: Structured Azure with clear service groupings, naming, and compliance checks, improving governance and simplifying management.
- Enhanced Monitoring & Cost Management: Centralised monitoring, alerts, and automation tools provided visibility into performance and cloud spending, preparing the environment for future growth.
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The Impact
Since working with cubesys, Merivale has achieved:
- Improved IT efficiency and governance: Easier management, reduced workload for administrators, and clear organisation of cloud resources.
- Flexible and secure remote access: Scalable system supports staff across venues while maintaining security.
- Enhanced visibility and cost control: Centralised monitoring and tools for tracking and optimising cloud spending.
- Future readiness: Structured environment supports ongoing growth and innovation.
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