4 benefits of desktops as a service
20th December 2020
For small businesses, bringing IT services and infrastructure in-house can be prohibitively expensive. The 'as a service' model has enabled these companies to obtain these things as cloud-based services. In the case of hosted desktops, there are some vital benefits that small and large businesses alike should consider.
Modernise your workplace
2020 has transformed our world. The covid-19 pandemic accelerated several economic trends, some by decades according to experts. Now that remote working is an option for so many people, a Hosted Desktop (also known as Desktop as a Service or DaaS) is a valuable tool to have.
Cost-effective access to computing power
DaaS providers can manage your desktops remotely, saving your business time and money. Keeping desktop environments organised can make a big difference to the efficiency your team can work with. But it is also one of those jobs that regularly ends up being ignored; no one really wants to do it.
DaaS has proven to be one of the most cost-effective IT Support and Managed IT Services available for modern businesses. Any cost-benefit analysis of DaaS will show it to be a worthwhile investment for many businesses.
Scale the services to your needs
Anything that is delivered as a service to your business can easily be scaled. By adjusting the terms of your contract and the service/resources you receive for your subscription fee, you can tailor these services to suit your needs. That means you don't have to pay for more or less power than you need.
The ease with which these services can be scaled up also makes it simple to switch gears when the time is right. You can invest conservatively in these services, safe in the knowledge that you can adjust your package options later on.
Retain control over your virtual desktop environments
With a desktop as a service, someone else takes responsibility for administering the desktop and looking after the technical side of things. However, it is you who remains in control of the desktop the whole time. You get to call the shots; tell your service provider what you want, and they will make it happen.
Like other 'as a service' services, desktops as a service are enabling small businesses to punch well above their weight with IT infrastructure. Larger businesses can also benefit from cost-effective access to specialist skills.
