ISC rate increases are generally aligned with University increases.
Overview
The Virtual Desktop service hosts a desktop operating system within a virtual machine running on a centralized server. This allows IT organizations to rapidly deploy and maintain Windows desktops and Applications by providing a unique toolset that streamlines desktop and application deployment.
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Benefits
- The service enables users to log on to a secure Windows desktop from a personal computer, mobile device, tablet or thin client via the network. Giving users the ability to access a Penn desktop and the applications they need anytime, anywhere and on any device. Academic fieldwork, administrative computing and work-from-home scenarios become highly accessible, secure, and stable.
- Desktop Support via the IT Service Desk becomes scalable in a way that’s not possible with physical computers. Upgrading Operating Systems and Business Productivity software becomes a coordinated event rather than an upgrade process spread out over several months.
- Security is enhanced when working with confidential and sensitive information. Virtual Desktops and their respective data can be confined to the datacenter; therefore, dramatically reducing the risk of data loss through lost or misplaced hardware. Data from virtual desktops is never cached nor stored on the endpoint device.
Target Audience
University faculty, staff, students
Funding Type
Rates
Standard Desktop
FY2026
$27.32
Per Month
2 CPU 4 GB RAM, 25GB personal storage available, non-persistent, single location
High Availability Desktop
FY2026
$34.67
Per Month
2 Standard desktops per user, one in each location, non-persistent
Desktop Memory Increases
FY2026
$2.10
Per Block Per Month
2 GB blocks
Application Delivery Licensing
FY2026
$11.56
Per Concurrent User Per Month
Licensing is paired with Standard Desktop service option.
Includes CAL and Horizon license for 1 user.
Includes CAL and Horizon license for 1 user.