About The Smart Scaler
Intelligent scaling and cost optimisation for Azure Virtual Desktop
What is The Smart Scaler?
The Smart Scaler is a SaaS platform designed specifically for organisations running Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD). We help you reduce infrastructure costs by up to 40% through intelligent, automated scaling that responds to your actual usage patterns.
The Problem We Solve
Most organisations running AVD face a common challenge: they either over-provision resources (wasting money on idle infrastructure) or under-provision (leading to poor user experience). Manual scaling is time-consuming and error-prone, especially when accounting for:
- Daily usage patterns (mornings, lunchtimes, evenings)
- Weekly variations (weekdays vs weekends)
- Public holidays and company-specific events
- Unexpected usage spikes or drops
How The Smart Scaler Works
Our platform connects to your Azure environment and continuously monitors your AVD usage. Using intelligent algorithms, we:
- Analyse usage patterns — We learn when your users are active and predict demand based on historical data.
- Apply holiday awareness — Our system knows about public holidays in your region and can account for company-specific dates.
- Scale proactively — Rather than reacting to demand, we scale up before users need resources and scale down when they won't be needed.
- Respect your rules — Set minimum capacities, blackout windows, and other custom rules to maintain control.
Key Features
Automatic Scaling
Set it and forget it. Our platform handles scaling decisions 24/7 based on your configured rules and learnt patterns.
Holiday Awareness
Built-in knowledge of public holidays worldwide, plus the ability to add your own company-specific dates.
Cost Analytics
Detailed dashboards showing your savings, usage trends, and optimisation opportunities.
Enterprise Security
SOC 2 compliant, with role-based access control and full audit logging.
About This Blog
This blog serves as our news and updates hub. Here you'll find:
- Product announcements and feature releases
- Tips for optimising your AVD infrastructure
- Best practices for Azure cost management
- Industry insights and analysis
Get Started
Ready to start saving on your Azure Virtual Desktop costs? Visit thesmartscaler.com to create your free account and connect your first AVD environment.