Common hosted desktop myths debunked
6th October 2020
Hosted desktops, also known as DaaS, are becoming an increasingly popular option for businesses. With a hosted desktop, a businesses’ IT requirements are all put into the cloud, which removes the need for servers, IT hardware and maintenance costs. Lack of knowledge surrounding hosted desktops has led to the circulation of myths, which can turn some people away from using this system. To learn whether these myths are based on fact or just misconceptions, continue reading.
Myth 1: Hosted desktops aren’t secure
This myth has no truth behind it, as hosted desktops are actually more secure than the alternative. With a hosted desktop, data is stored in a central location rather than a vulnerable endpoint. This means that important data is protected from cyber-attacks. Many public cyber security breaches have been attacks of on-premise systems, and not those on the cloud. Plus, with on-premise data, you are also vulnerable to natural disasters and physical hardware problems.
Myth 2: Moving to the cloud is a difficult process
This is completely wrong. A hosted desktop provider can help your business move their applications to the cloud quickly and easily. From diagnosis to implementation, the whole process can be done efficiently, leaving you to utilise the benefits of hosted desktops.
Myth 3: Hosted desktops are too expensive
Some business owners believe that hosted desktops are too expensive to implement. However, this is not the case. Hosted desktops have no upfront capital expenditures and lower continuous OpEx. You only pay for the resources you require meaning the costs are predictable and affordable.
Myth 4: Hosted desktops give a bad user experience
Hosted desktops actually give an excellent experience for users, as they can be accessed from any location and any device. Users can take advantage of data centres which provide fast services and choose best-fit protocols for their requirements.
Host My Office provides hosted desktops at a per user per month cost. Offering users secure access to all of their essential business applications from any device, Host My Office also provides 24/7 support for customers. For more information, contact us today.
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