Should schools look at Hosted Desktop as a solution?
5th January 2021
Now more than ever, it is important that teachers have access to their school’s desktops from home. The vast majority of schools use virtual desktops at the moment, a product that is not as suitable for the job as a hosted desktop (also known as Desktop as a Service or DaaS). Here’s why schools would massively benefit from changing to using a DaaS.
Easier access for teachers when they are at home
Having a hosted desktop would allow for teachers to access all their school files from the comfort of their home without giving up any speed or efficiency (unlike virtual desktops, which are much slower). This is beneficial as it means that instead of having to stay late after school to continue working, they can go home and work from there. Although not all teachers may prefer this, it at least gives them an option when it comes to how they complete their work.
Effective IT support
The current virtual desktop solution that schools currently use has one major drawback. The system is managed by the in-house IT support departments. An example of why this is an issue is, if there are any issues with the system over the weekend then there is no one to call to resolve the problem. Using a DaaS, such as one managed by Host My Office, offers a 24/7 365 service. This means no matter what, there is support available for any issues that may occur. Because it is all cloud-based, this means any previous servers for virtual desktops would be obsolete and schools can save on their energy bills.
Helping teachers through the uncertainty of school closures
With the current coronavirus situation, the threat of remote learning lingers on a week-by-week basis. Therefore, it should be deemed imperative for schools to have a reliable remote desktop solution. Using a DaaS allows secure access to email, data, Microsoft Office and other applications from anywhere, at any time and on any device.
To learn more about how hosted desktops could benefit you, or to get started, simply contact Host My Office today.
