How does the desktop as a service model benefit businesses?
14th July 2021
The advent of cloud services has been revolutionary for businesses in every industry. As time goes on, more basic business needs can be met using cloud services. Hosted desktops enable businesses to convert their existing IT infrastructure into a cloud service available on a per-user, per-month cost. Below are some of the key ways that hosted desktops can benefit any business.
Greater accessibility
Perhaps the most important benefit of investing in DaaS is that it offers much greater accessibility for employees. Users can access a hosted desktop (also known as Desktop as a Service or DaaS) from any compatible device as long as they have an internet connection. As well as laptops and PCs, most tablets and smartphones can now load hosted desktops. This provides organisations and workers with considerable flexibility.
Value for money
Hosted desktops use a conventional subscription model whereby businesses pay a fee every month or year to access the service. The service provider shoulders the hardware and maintenance costs, meaning businesses don't have to worry about upgrading outdated machines. By streamlining costs, DaaS enables businesses to focus their available funds on other parts of their IT infrastructure.
Dynamic and scalable
For many businesses, their IT needs fluctuate over time. During periods of growth, IT systems often need upgrading and reconfiguring. But these upgrades can be expensive and disruptive. Cloud services like hosted desktops are highly scalable, enabling businesses to alter the service as needed. Adding new desktops or pushing new applications to existing desktops is simple and straightforward.
Security
It's impossible to overstate how important good cybersecurity is for any modern business. It isn't just big corporations that need to protect themselves from cybercriminals; small businesses are increasingly being targeted. DaaS providers implement various measures to ensure their customers' data is safe and secure in the cloud. Encryption and authentication protocols mean only authorised personnel can access company data.
Reliability
Uptimes of more than 99% have become standard across the DaaS industry. This has been made possible because of a combination of robust security measures, high-quality infrastructure, and multiple redundancies. With hosted desktops, businesses don't have to worry about inaccessible systems.
Host My Office provides numerous managed IT services for a range of customers. Our 24/7/365 support means we are always on hand in the unlikely event you have an issue with the service. Contact us today to find out more about our hosted desktops and other forms of IT support.
