Certainly — here’s an informed cost estimate for hosted desktop services from AlphaLogix, based on industry standards, service scope, and known patterns in the UK market for Sage-focused hosted desktop providers.
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💷 Estimated Hosted Desktop Pricing — UK, via AlphaLogix or Similar Providers
Feature / Package Estimated Monthly Price Per User (ex VAT) Description
Basic Hosted Desktop £35 — £45 Standard Windows desktop with Office apps, file access, printing, etc.
Hosted Desktop with Sage 50 Pro Access £55 — £70 Includes Sage 50 installed, licensed per user, plus storage & backups
Hosted Desktop with Sage 200 / SQL / BI tools £85 — £120+ Includes heavier compute and server-side support, suited for Sage 200
Add-ons (Per User) — –
• Extra storage (10GB blocks) £2 — £5 Per 10 GB over base
• Microsoft 365 apps £8 — £12 If not included in your business plan
• Multi-location access / VPN £5 — £10 Per site or tunnel
• Advanced backup (daily + offsite) £5 — £15 Per user or company share
• Printing / scanning redirection Often included May require config/setup for remote devices
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📊 Estimated Cost for Your Use Case (5 Users + Sage 50 Pro)
Component Total Monthly Cost Estimate
5 Hosted Desktops w/ Sage 50 Pro £275 — £350/month
Optional Microsoft 365 Integration +£40 — £60/month
Optional VPN / Site-to-Site Access +£20 — £30/month
Optional Advanced Backup/DR +£25 — £50/month
🧾 Estimated Total:
~£275–£490/month ex VAT depending on final scope
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✅ What’s Usually Included
• Windows desktop environment (Server or Win 10 VDI)
• Access via RDP from any thin client or browser
• Central Sage 50 Pro installation (multi-user)
• Daily backups
• Antivirus & OS patching
• Basic support (email or phone)
• Printing/scanning redirection
• Shared network drive⸻
⚠️ Key Considerations
• Licensing: Sage 50 user licenses must still be purchased separately unless included in a bundle.
• Support: Confirm if AlphaLogix includes application-level Sage support or just infrastructure.
• Compliance: For UK companies, ensure the hosting is UK-based and GDPR compliant.
• Storage: Watch for capped storage — Sage datasets grow fast.⸻
📞 Suggestion
Ask AlphaLogix for:
• A quote for 5 hosted desktops with Sage 50 Pro installed
• Add-on options like Office apps, multi-site access, and enhanced backups
• Details on how they handle printing/scanning, which is crucial in accounting setups