What can you do on a hosted desktop?
11th October 2021
If you have never come across the term 'hosted desktops' before, you might wonder what it is all about. In simple terms, this type of service takes your company's IT needs and puts them into the Cloud for a fixed cost per month for each user. Although many business owners understand how hosted desktops work, they can still struggle to grasp their practical benefits and everything they offer on a day to day basis. But what are the most common things you can do on a hosted desktop?
Check your emails
Emails are central to how everyone works now and are essential for all businesses. From giving customers an easy way to contact you to making it easier to send information to colleagues, they are something we all rely on. One key job you can do on a hosted desktop is check your emails. The secure access a hosted desktop offers makes it simple to access your messages from anywhere at any time and on any device.
Complete work in MS Office
The MS Office suite of products is a real staple in most businesses. From the processing power of Word to the number-crunching features of Excel, the products Office delivers are very useful. When you use a hosted desktop service, you can access MS Office products like Word or Excel whenever you like. This makes it super easy to get through your work or carry out urgent tasks, with no hassle.
Access key business apps and data
Up to date business data is key to planning strategically for the future. This means it is crucial to access data when you need to, from wherever you might be. Hosted desktops enable you to do this and ensure you can make informed decisions without any delays. In the same vein, DaaS platforms also give access to key business applications anywhere, anytime. If you need to access a particular app to input data or pull up information, you can with a hosted desktop.
Find out more about DaaS with Host My Office
In short, you can do everything you would normally do on a standard desktop on a hosted one, but with greater flexibility and reduced IT costs. To find out more about why they are such a great option for businesses, contact Host My Office today at hello@hostmyoffice.co.uk
