What UDS Enterprise does

UDS Enterprise is a 100% open-source connection broker (VDI broker) developed by Virtual Cable S.L., a privately-held Spanish software company headquartered in Rivas-Vaciamadrid, Madrid. The platform manages virtual desktop infrastructure, application virtualization (vApp), and remote access for Windows and Linux workloads across any hypervisor (VMware, Nutanix, Hyper-V, Citrix XenServer, XCP-ng, oVirt, Proxmox, OpenNebula, OpenStack, Red Hat) and any cloud (AWS, Azure, Huawei Cloud, Google Cloud). It supports multi-protocol connectivity (RDP, SPICE, PCoIP, NICE DCV, HTML5) and is the only VDI solution certified by Spain's Centro Criptológico Nacional (CCN), with built-in ENS, DORA, NIS2, Zero Trust, and MFA compliance.

The company serves more than 1,500 organizations across 110+ countries, with documented large-scale deployments including Spain's Policía Nacional (80,000+ agents), Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (35,000 VDI users), Hong Kong Polytechnic University (28,000 students and staff), and numerous Spanish regional universities. The platform is packaged into seven vertical editions (UDS Education, Corporate, Government, Health, Call Center, SMB, DaaS) and is distributed through cloud marketplaces (AWS, Azure, Huawei KooGallery, VMware), a global Virtual Cable Partners (vcP) channel, and direct enterprise sales.

Revenue is generated through a mix of subscription licensing (annual/multi-year, including a new concurrent-users model), pay-per-use cloud billing via UDS Cloud on AWS/Azure/Huawei, marketplace commissions, professional services and training, and partner-delivered managed services under the UDS DaaS brand. Recent product investment includes ML-driven autoscaling via UDS Monitor (2022) and post-quantum cryptography in the UDS Enterprise 4.0 release (2025), alongside a Premium Edition with 24x7 support and a Premium Edition push into larger commercial accounts.

Name

UDS Enterprise

Legal name

Virtual Cable S.L.

Website

https://udsenterprise.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

UDS Enterprise, developed by Virtual Cable S.L. (Spain), is an open-source VDI connection broker that delivers virtual desktops, application virtualization, and remote access across any hypervisor or cloud, serving 1,500+ organizations across 110+ countries in education, government, healthcare, and enterprise.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Software

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (51821), Computer Facilities Management Services (541513)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Virtual Desktop & Application Delivery (VDI/DaaS, Remote Apps) (BPAEAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Virtual Desktop & Application Virtualization (VDI) (HDABADAH)

Keywords

• Virtual desktop infrastructure
• Application virtualization
• Remote access solutions
• Cloud desktop delivery
• Multi-hypervisor broker

Headquarters

HQ city

Vaciamadrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. UDS Enterprise Software Subscriptions: Annual or multi-year subscription licensing for UDS Enterprise software. Pricing tiers exist for different organization sizes including SMB-specific editions. Subscriptions include support, updates, and access to new versions.
2. UDS Cloud (DaaS) - Pay-per-Use: Cloud-based virtual desktops and applications billed on consumption. Available on AWS, Azure, and Huawei Cloud marketplaces. Users program machine start/stop to optimize costs. Suitable for organizations preferring OPEX over capital expenditure.
3. Marketplace Transactions: Revenue generated through cloud marketplace listings (Azure Marketplace, AWS Marketplace, Huawei KooGallery, VMware Marketplace) where customers can subscribe to or deploy UDS Enterprise solutions with cloud provider billing integration.
4. Professional Services & Training: Implementation, deployment, customization, and training services provided by Virtual Cable and certified partners to support enterprise customers with complex deployments.
5. Partner Channel Revenue: Revenue shared with or generated through the Virtual Cable Partners (vcP) channel, including managed VDI services (UDS DaaS reselling) delivered by partners worldwide.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

UDS Enterprise is a 100% open-source VDI connection broker that centrally manages and deploys Windows and Linux virtual desktops, virtual applications (vApp), and remote access across on-premises, private cloud, and public cloud environments. The platform is multi-hypervisor and multi-protocol compatible, enabling organizations to consolidate heterogeneous virtualization infrastructures under a single administration console. Vertical editions (Education, Corporate, Government, Health, Call Center, SMB, DaaS) and cloud-optimized variants (AWS, Azure, Huawei Cloud) extend the core platform for sector-specific and hyperscaler-native deployments.

Product overview

UDS Enterprise is a connection broker (VDI broker) for virtual desktop infrastructure, application virtualization (vApp), and remote access — developed by Virtual Cable (a Spanish technology company headquartered in Madrid). The platform is built on an open-source base and supports a multi-technology, multi-hypervisor architecture. The core product UDS Enterprise serves as the central management layer that connects end-users to virtual desktops (Windows and Linux) and applications across on-premises, private cloud, public cloud, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments. Sector-specific branded editions (UDS Education, UDS Corporate, UDS Call Center, UDS SMB, UDS Government, UDS Health) extend the core platform for vertical markets. Cloud-optimized variants (UDS Cloud on AWS, UDS Cloud on Azure, UDS Cloud on Huawei Cloud) provide pre-configured VDI on major hyperscalers. UDS DaaS delivers managed VDI as a pay-per-use service. The architecture also encompasses the companion UDS Monitor (intelligent monitoring/autoscaling) and UDS Corporate on Azure Marketplace.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• UDS Education: VDI solution customized for educational institutions, offering eLearning, Moodle integration, and 24x7 accessibility for students and faculty
• UDS Corporate
• UDS Call Center
• UDS SMB
• UDS Government
• UDS Health
• UDS DaaS
• UDS Cloud on AWS
• UDS Cloud on Azure
• UDS Cloud on Huawei Cloud
• UDS Monitor
• MyUDS Portal

Products and services

• UDS Enterprise (Core Platform) Centralized connection broker that manages virtual desktop lifecycle, application virtualization, and remote access across any hypervisor, cloud, or on-premises infrastructure. Provides automated provisioning, high availability, and multi-protocol support (RDP, SPICE, PCoIP, NICE DCV, HTML5) for Windows and Linux virtual desktops and applications.
• UDS Education VDI solution tailored for schools, universities, and research centers, supporting e-learning, remote lab access, 24x7 availability from any device, and integration with Moodle LMS through a dedicated Virtual PC Plugin.
• UDS Corporate VDI solution for enterprises delivering personalized, always-accessible virtual workstations with consistent performance at home and in the office, full control over devices, and customizable security policies.
• UDS Call Center VDI solution optimized for call centers, integrating virtual desktops with telephony systems, CTI, VoIP, and IP telephony natively within Windows and Linux VDI, with softphone integration and call center authentication.
• UDS SMB VDI solution designed for small and medium-sized businesses with special contracting conditions, exact user count licensing, and enterprise-grade features at accessible cost, providing secure remote access without large infrastructure investments.
• UDS Government VDI solution for public administration and government agencies providing centralized management of multiple sites, institutional applications, and citizen service solutions, with ENS high security compliance.
• UDS Health VDI solution for healthcare organizations enabling secure access to medical and management software from any device, supporting high-graphics applications (X-rays, scanners), 24x7 patient monitoring, and real-time ambulance connectivity.
• UDS DaaS (Desktop as a Service) Desktop-as-a-Service offering providing VDI and applications on a pay-per-use model with no upfront investment in hardware or operating systems, maintenance and updates included, and dynamic machine sizing.
• UDS Cloud on AWS Pre-configured, optimized VDI solution for AWS, certified as AWS Qualified Software, with automated deployment, NICE DCV high-performance protocol, pay-per-use billing, and integration with AWS infrastructure.
• UDS Cloud on Azure Pre-configured, optimized VDI solution for Microsoft Azure, available in Azure Marketplace, verified by Microsoft, with automated deployment, single sign-on with Microsoft 365, and pay-per-use billing.
• UDS Cloud on Huawei Cloud Pre-configured, optimized VDI solution for Huawei Cloud, the first VDI solution specifically developed for Huawei Cloud, available on Huawei KooGallery, with the development team recognized as Huawei Cloud Developer Experts.
• UDS Monitor Intelligent monitoring and autoscaling module that uses ML-driven analysis of infrastructure telemetry (CPU, memory, storage, sessions) to automatically scale VDI resources based on real-time demand, optimizing performance and cost.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80,000+ digital workstations deployed for law enforcement (Policía Nacional)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers34 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration25 records

AI capability2 records

Feature17 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Microsoft AzurecoreTechnology or IntegrationUDS Cloud on Azure has been certified by Microsoft through rigorous testing and is available in the Azure Marketplace. It provides automated deployment and management of Windows and Linux virtual desktops in Azure with single sign-on integration for Microsoft 365 and Azure AD authentication.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)coreTechnology or IntegrationUDS Cloud on AWS has been verified by Amazon architects and awarded the AWS Qualified Software designation. It provides automated, secure VDI for Windows and Linux on AWS with NICE DCV protocol included at no extra cost.
• Huawei CloudcoreTechnology or IntegrationVirtual Cable is a Software Development Partner of Huawei Cloud and developed the first VDI solution specifically optimized for Huawei Cloud. The solution is certified by Huawei and available on KooGallery. Virtual Cable has been recognized as Huawei Cloud Developer Experts.
• VMwarecoreTechnology or IntegrationUDS Enterprise is a VMware Partner Ready certified solution for vSphere and VMware Cloud on AWS. It is also listed in the VMware Marketplace. Additionally, UDS Enterprise supports VMware Cloud Director.
• NutanixcoreTechnology or IntegrationUDS Enterprise is Nutanix Ready certified for VDI and integrates with Nutanix Acropolis (AHV) and Prism Central for multicloud management. The partnership enables hyperconverged VDI deployments.
• CitrixcoreTechnology or IntegrationUDS Enterprise is Citrix Ready verified for Citrix XenServer and Citrix Hypervisor 8.2, confirming full compatibility with Citrix virtualization platforms.
• Red HatcoreTechnology or IntegrationUDS Enterprise is a Red Hat certified solution and is compatible with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Red Hat Virtualization (RHEV), and Red Hat OpenStack Platform.
• OpenNebulacoreTechnology or IntegrationUDS Enterprise is compatible with all versions of OpenNebula (from 5.x through 6.0 'Mutara'), enabling VDI deployments on OpenNebula-managed private and edge clouds.
• oVirtcoreTechnology or IntegrationUDS Enterprise fully integrates with oVirt (from version 3.6 through 4.4+), providing an open-source VDI broker for oVirt-managed virtualization environments.
• XCP-ngcoreTechnology or IntegrationUDS Enterprise was the first VDI solution to be compatible with XCP-ng, offering full support for XCP-ng 8.1 and newer versions. Joint solutions are promoted through webinars and integration with Xen Orchestra.
• Microsoft Hyper-VcoreTechnology or IntegrationUDS Enterprise supports Microsoft Hyper-V including cluster configurations, and supports VDI deployment on Windows Server 2019 and Windows Server 2022.
• OpenStackcoreTechnology or IntegrationUDS Enterprise is OpenStack Compatible certified and supports OpenStack deployments including Train, Xena, and newer versions. The solution is included in the Linux Foundation's Open Cloud guide.
• MoodlecoreTechnology or IntegrationUDS Enterprise integrates natively with the Moodle learning management system through a dedicated plugin (Virtual PC Plugin), enabling direct access to virtual desktops from within Moodle courses. Supports Moodle 4.0 and newer versions.
• European Union / FEDERcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerVirtual Cable participates in the ICEX NEXT program with support from the Spanish Institute of Foreign Trade (ICEX) and co-financing from the European Regional Development Fund (FEDER) for its International Expansion Plan 2020-2025.
• Spanish Ministry of Industry, Commerce and TourismminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVirtual Cable receives support under the Plan de Transformación, Recuperación y Resiliencia (Recovery and Resilience Plan) backed by the Spanish Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Tourism and the European Union.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• IGEL Technology: IGEL is a thin client OS vendor and integration partner of UDS Enterprise (the first Spanish software recognized as IGEL Ready). It is not a direct VDI competitor but operates in the same EUC ecosystem, often deployed alongside VDI brokers in endpoint architectures.

Direct peers

• Parallels Remote Application Server: Parallels RAS is an application and desktop delivery platform competing with UDS Enterprise's vApp and VDI modules, particularly in SMB and education segments where simplicity and per-user pricing matter.
• Nutanix Frame: Nutanix Frame is a DaaS platform from the same Nutanix ecosystem where UDS Enterprise is Nutanix Ready certified. Both target enterprise customers wanting cloud-delivered desktops, though Frame is more tightly coupled to the Nutanix stack.
• Citrix (Cloud Software Group): Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops is the incumbent enterprise VDI platform. UDS Enterprise competes directly with Citrix in the same customer segments (enterprises, government, education) and even holds Citrix Ready verification — MB92 Group is publicly documented as migrating from Citrix to UDS Corporate.
• Leostream: Leostream is an independent VDI connection broker — the closest direct peer in positioning to UDS Enterprise. Both offer vendor-neutral, multi-hypervisor connection brokering for enterprises running heterogeneous virtual desktop environments.
• Amazon WorkSpaces: Amazon WorkSpaces is AWS's managed DaaS offering. UDS Cloud on AWS is positioned as a more customizable, multi-protocol alternative listed on the AWS Marketplace alongside it, competing for the same cloud-delivered desktop buyers.
• Omnissa (formerly VMware Horizon): VMware Horizon is the other dominant enterprise VDI product, spun out under the Omnissa brand following Broadcom's acquisition of VMware. UDS Enterprise is VMware Partner Ready certified for vSphere and lists Horizon as a primary competitor for replacement deals, particularly after Broadcom-era licensing changes.
• Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop / Windows 365: Microsoft AVD and Windows 365 are hyperscaler-native VDI/DaaS offerings that compete directly with UDS Cloud on Azure. Both target the same hybrid-work enterprise segment and benefit from preferential integration with Microsoft 365 and Entra ID.

Emerging players

• Kasm Technologies: Kasm Technologies is an emerging container-based workspace streaming and DaaS provider targeting similar hybrid-work use cases. While smaller than UDS Enterprise, it represents an open-source-adjacent emerging player in the same VDI/remote-app delivery category.

Broad incumbents

• Google Cloud (Cloud Workstations / third-party VDI): Google Cloud provides cloud infrastructure where UDS Enterprise has obtained Solution Qualification, and offers adjacent cloud desktop services. While not a direct VDI competitor like Microsoft AVD, it is a hyperscaler incumbent whose marketplace dynamics shape UDS Enterprise's DaaS economics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/uds-enterprise
• Facebookfacebook.com/udsenterprise

Compliance14 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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