DaaS for beginners: What is it and what benefits does it deliver?
1st December 2020
One hot topic in the business world right now is DaaS. You may have seen it mentioned in the media recently or heard other business professionals talking about it in your sector. For many business owners though, this type of online service is still something of a mystery. That is a shame as it is really not that hard to understand and offers some amazing benefits when used. If you need a quick overview of this type of service, the below should help.
What is DaaS?
DaaS stands for Desktop as a Service. It is also known as a hosted desktop and this gives a good idea of what it is all about. In simple terms, it gives employers an easy way to deliver computer workspaces to staff which are Cloud-based. DaaS tech makes use of the physical devices employees use (such as a laptop) to connect with the company's IT systems via the Cloud. It is key to note that hosted desktops are different from traditional virtual desktops. This is because DaaS operates entirely online, through the Cloud. But what benefits does a hosted desktop service bring?
Cost-saving
All businesses are constantly looking at ways to reduce costs. Choosing a hosted desktop run in the Cloud is a perfect way to do just that. This is because you do not have to buy, house or maintain costly IT hardware on-site. You should also see savings from not having to employ in-house IT staff to maintain systems.
Improved security
Cyber-security is very important for all businesses. The cost of online crime is in the billions each year and you certainly do not want to be a victim of it. DaaS services are actually very secure though as they use the latest online firewalls and data encryption to operate. As a result, they can be more secure than running in-house IT systems whose cyber-security might not be as current.
Greater employee flexibility
Hosted desktop services are superb for encouraging greater employee flexibility. This is because staff can access their desktop from any device, at any time. As you can imagine, this means they can work from any location and not be tied to working only at their physical desk. Not only does this allow you to offer different working models to staff (such as home working) but it also helps improve productivity.
Contact Host My Office today
If you like the sound of what DaaS offers, get in touch with Host My Office today. As the above shows, it comes with a number of key benefits which any business can enjoy. For more information on how your business could access these, contact us at hello@hostmyoffice.co.uk
