Why a hosted desktop is crucial for those working remotely
12th March 2021
Many more of us are now working from home, which makes a hosted desktop (also known as Desktop as a Service or DaaS) all the more convenient.
As we navigate the roadmap out of lockdown many employers are working with employees and asking the question "Would you like to work from home where suitable?".
So what are the advantages of a hosted desktop for home workers?
Flexibility
A hosted desktop means employees can work from anywhere. They may not be in the office, but they can have access to all their emails, business systems and applications, and the Microsoft Office suite. With entire families possibly competing for the same devices, it also means they can work from any screen they can lay their hands on.
Improved collaboration
Working remotely can mean people find it harder to keep in touch with colleagues and collaborate on joint projects. A hosted desktop can facilitate communication because it means everyone has access to all the shared files and databases they need to carry out their work. That can make the experience of remote working much easier for everyone, and improve their productivity.
Scalability
One great thing about hosted desktops is that they can be scaled up or down depending on your business needs at any given time. They can, in fact, save you a considerable sum in the long term because you don’t need to install and upgrade traditional on-site servers and infrastructure. You simply pay for the hosted desktop package you need and dispense with the services you don’t require.
Reliability
Traditional servers can break down, but hosted desktops are rock-solid and reliable. People working from home will be able to access them 24/7 and from anywhere they’re working, without the disruption caused by the technology failing them.
Even once the pandemic ends, it seems likely that many more of us will be working remotely some or all of the time. With a hosted desktop, that makes working from home so much easier for both employers and employees.
If you're looking for hosted desktop services in the UK, get in touch with our team today.
