UK Health Security Agency: Scalable AVD for Secure, Mission-Critical Workloads

Overview

The UK Health Security Agency (UK HSA) partnered with Fabs Solutions to implement a modern, scalable Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environment. The goal was to support both technical and non-technical users, enabling diverse workloads — from data science to business-critical back-office functions — all while maintaining compliance with public sector standards.

Objectives

• Deploy an AVD platform using Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

• Align with Microsoft Azure best practices

• Support flexible access for varied user personas

• Automate OS patching and application deployments

• Deliver RemoteApp for secure access to key business systems

• Enable BJSS to assume operational management and enhance service delivery

Solution Highlights

• Designed and deployed both personal and pooled session hosts

• Implemented RemoteApp access for critical applications

• Automated patching of Windows OS

• Enabled seamless application deployments

• Applied Azure RBAC and policy-based governance

• Optimized for data-heavy and general-use workloads

Partner Enablement

Post-deployment, Fabs Solutions transitioned operations to BJSS, a trusted Microsoft partner. Our team also supported BJSS in achieving the Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop Advanced Specialization, recognizing their ability to deliver secure, high-performance AVD environments at scale.

Outcome

This engagement demonstrates the ability of Fabs Solutions to lead with automation, innovation, and collaboration in public sector transformation. Today, UK HSA benefits from a secure, adaptable digital workspace capable of meeting current and future operational demands.