A growing number of businesses – large and small – are choosing to move their IT arrangements to a virtual desktop solution.
What is a virtual desktop?
A virtual desktop is a full desktop which, instead of running locally on servers and PCs, runs on a remote server in the Cloud. It enables users to securely access their usual work applications and data from wherever they are, using any device (PC, laptop, tablet, phone). The device they use does not need to be of a high specification, nor be specially configured for work purposes.
Why might it be right for my business?
If any of the following situations apply to your business, then a virtual desktop environment may be appropriate:
- Staff need to work remotely
- External consultants need to be given access to your systems
- Security of systems and data is a priority
- The quantity of PCs needed in your business goes up and down
- Different people in the organisation need to access different applications
What makes Microsoft’s Azure Windows Virtual Desktop different?
In the past, virtual desktop solutions tended to be complex and expensive. They often needed a large server infrastructure to run the desktops. Generally, they were not, therefore, a manageable solution for small or medium sized businesses. Windows Virtual Desktop, which runs on Microsoft’s Azure platform, is different because it is:
- Easy to deploy – through a portal, users are provided with a full Windows 10 desktop containing your business applications
- Secure – a controlled and secure environment, with your business keeping full control of your data, even if employees are using home PCs to access it
- Flexible – choose which users have access to the entire desktop and which only have certain applications
- Easy to scale – increase or decrease the number of virtual desktops as your workforce changes
- Cost-effective – pay for what you use
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