Hosted virtual desktop offer business owners and IT managers ease-of-use. Virtual desktop and Cloud desktop are terms that are interchangeable and simply mean merging simple operations of a basic office computer with The Cloud offering scalability, mobility and cost effectiveness. Below are some features and benefits of utilizing virtual desktops and why your business can benefit from using them.
Saves Money
You are able to reduce your IT costs immensely with hosted virtual desktops since there is no business software or expensive office computers to purchase. There is no more spending astronomical CAPEX costs that comes attached to those high-end office computers. Instead, you can benefit from thin client devices that are inexpensive and easily connect to your cloud desktop which saves you hundreds of dollars per traditional office computer.
No Hardware Upgrade
You are hosting all your machines offsite with virtual desktops meaning there is no more need to upgrade employee computers. By taking advantage of this type of desktop, you can now focus on your business and have an outsourced professional network monitor all virtual hardware making upgrades if needed.
Backup Automation
With hosted virtual desktops, you no longer have to worry about backing up your data daily. Many virtual providers do this for you automatically and give you access to your data if hardware failure should happen. This feature by itself is quite valuable should anything catastrophic happen to your important data.
Instant Business Applications
Run Microsoft Office, billing applications, QuickBooks and client management applications like ACT, GoldMine, SugarCRM and other business applications in the cloud just as you would on your desktop. Many include licensed copies of Word, Excel, Outlook, Access and other Microsoft Office products.
I hope this information will be helpful!
Mark Wilson