A hosted desktop is a cloud computing product set within the larger cloud-computing sphere that lows you to access your desktop, business apps and files in the cloud so you can work from anywhere on a wide range of devices. The hosted desktop generally will be delivered using a combination of technologies including hardware virtualization and some form of remote connection software. Processing for a hosted desktop takes place within the provider’s own datacenter environment with traffic between the datacenter and client mainly being display updates, mouse movements and keyboard activity.
A hosted desktop is perfect for a comprehensive, scalable and cost-effective software delivery platform which gives customers the ability to utilize the full suite of market leading business applications.
Hosted desktops deliver all the features and benefits of sophisticated and responsive IT, but at a fraction of the cost of a traditional infrastructure. Give your workforce seamless remote access and support for all of their applications!
Here are some benefits of a hosted desktop:
- Easily customizable working environment with a full range of software applications that are available on demand
- Access your desktop securely from anywhere in the world that has an Internet connection
- Extend the life of existing desktops, postpone large capital expenditures or reduce the cost of high end devices— significant savings in operating expenses
- Hosted desktops can be provisioned, modified, or de-provisioned directly by its user
- Access to the hosted desktop is encrypted and protected as data is backed up regularly and retained based on its users requirements
- Every employee can be productive wherever they are from any device
- Faster, reliable and more secure IT network with no software upgrades or charges
- Protect and keep all company information safe and secure with your info and data fully backed up, centralized, and redundant to reduce any data recovery
- With anywhere access to your virtual desktop and company server, working remotely can become a reality with a hosted desktop
A hosted desktop commonly involves a browser-based connection to a desktop environment which includes an office productivity suite alongside other desktop applications. The desktop is entirely run, delivered, hosted and supported from a central location, usually a secure data center with high-quality connection to the Internet or cloud.
How can a hosted desktop impact your business resources and workflow?
Hosted desktop solutions integrates seamlessly with what you already have in place and relieves you from much of the day-to-day tasks of upkeep. It reduces energy consumption, allows for predictable budgeting and allows users to stay productive anytime from anywhere.
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