Why Do You Need a Hosted Desktop?
Hosted Desktops can be a great benefit to any business looking to cut costs, centralise their data and ensure that they are protected from hacks. In this article we are going to discuss what Hosted Desktops are and how it can help your business.
What is a hosted desktop?
The definition of a hosted desktop according to techopedia is: “a hosted desktop is a virtualisation technique that provides a local desktop instance remotely from a server through the internet”. In layman’s terms it means a computer that you can access and operate anywhere and any time.
You may be thinking ‘what is a virtualisation technology?’, an operating system like Windows can be run on a remote server, this can then be accessed from any local device and overlayed over the local devices view as if you were sitting at the remote computer. It is basically used to separate a computer desktop environment from a physical computer, with the ‘virtual desktop’ stored on a centralised or remote server and not the physical machine being used.
A hosted desktop provides the same functionality as a physical desktop and is usually accessed through a remote desktop connection. It can host the operating system, Office 365, applications, data and any other system configurations of a traditional physical desktop.
So.. why do you need a hosted desktop?
There are a number of benefits to a hosted desktop, but one of the key advantages we hear from our clients is the cost. More often than not it is considerably cheaper to incorporate a hosted desktop infrastructure, as opposed to managing a physical network of computers. This is due to it being possible to give multiple users access to the same operating system but manage it from a global admin. A hosted desktop will also eliminate the costs of server maintenance which can take a big chunk out of your yearly budget.
Another big benefit to a hosted desktop is something we emphasis here at ATS is the security of your data. A single breach or leak of sensative data can have a huge imapact on any business in terms of costs, fines and reputation. But by using a hosted desktop and any other cloud services your data is stored away from the machine itself. This means you can access your data regardless of what has happened to your machine, you can even remotely wipe data from a lost or stolen devices.
With a network of hosted desktops, and the ability to access them all remotely, you can effectively have multiple computers without needing the computers to be physically there which saves on storage space and gives the user the freedom to work flexibly.
Hosted dekstop is a great option for those who need to be online all the time, esepcially considering the world is always on. You will have 24/7 access at any time, from any location which you wouldn’t have with a local physical machine. This is a great benefit for businesses who operate in or are thinking about venturing into overseas markets.
Hosted Desktop at Arun Tech Suppot
We’ve been delivering hosted desktops for a long time and are the largest hosted desktop provider in West Sussex – so, we know what we’re doing.
Our Microsoft Windows hosted desktops can provide you with the same functionality of a traditional PC, but dramatically upgrade your users experience and capabilities. We can run all of your traditional PC applications, legacy and custom applications, while also supporting you along the way.
Arun Tech Support’s hosted desktops have been designed to provide you with a fully managed solution, taking the pain out of your IT. Our excellent team will fully manage, monitor, support and secure your infrastructure and provide you with a guaranteed uptime SLA – plus our technical and support teams are available 24/7 so you never need to be without your IT!
If you’re still unsure if hosted desktop is for you, check out our hosted desktop page or speak to one of our friendly and knowledgeable team members today on 01903 357002