Public PCs Are Critical Infrastructure for Digital Inclusion
Windows 10 is reaching end of life, and for many libraries, that means facing a labour-intensive and manual process of re-imaging hundreds of public terminals—often without the enterprise tools used to manage corporate PCs and laptops. It’s a costly, time-consuming exercise that still leaves you stuck in the past.
There’s a better way.
Public PCs are more than just hardware—they’re a vital service that helps bridge the digital divide. As the world moves to cloud and Software-as-a-Service models, public computing must evolve too.
Codify’s Public PC Solution modernises the entire delivery model by shifting to Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD). Built on modern cloud principles and deployed using infrastructure as code, it replaces outdated management practices with scalable, automated, and secure delivery of public computing.
The Status Quo Isn’t Good Enough
The current model—on-prem PCs frozen in time with Deep Freeze—can’t keep up with the rapid shift to Software-as-a-Service. Users need:
- A consistent experience across every branch
- The latest tools and apps without waiting for IT to patch or reimage
- Privacy and security with each session wiped clean
- Full access to cloud apps, not just what’s installed locally
Anything less creates digital haves and have-nots.
Azure Virtual Desktop: A Better Way Forward
Codify’s Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Public PC Solution brings public computing into the modern age:
- Cloud-native and future-proof – Say goodbye to local servers and hello to seamless updates and scalability.
- Consistent, reliable experience – Automation ensures every user sees the same setup, every time.
- Easier management – Microsoft Intune handles apps, updates, and security across all devices.
- Secure and isolated – Keeps public PCs separate from council systems, protecting your broader environment.
- Environmentally conscious – Azure’s carbon-neutral roadmap helps you support your sustainability goals.
Built for Libraries, Ready for the Future
Our solution integrates with leading Library PC reservation and printing systems like Envisionware and MonitorBM. It’s ready to replace clunky, hard-to-manage desktops with a secure, cloud-powered environment built for digital inclusion.
Don’t Wait for Windows 10 to Retire
Modern libraries need modern infrastructure. Public PCs in the cloud aren’t just an upgrade—they’re a necessity.