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

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⚠️ 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.

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📞 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