Could Virtual Desktop Infrastructure be your Answer?
It depends. Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) introduces a new way of managing user environments and it can be invaluable if it is what you need. You can keep your data in the right hands and reduce your overheads dramatically. As VDI is a solution rather than a product, let us walk you through the benefits.
VDI allows users that traditionally needed their own PC to now benefit from the portability of centralised computing. IT administrators can now host and administer user desktops on Virtual Infrastructure in the datacenter. Combining the benefits of both distributed and server-based computing, you receive improved stability, performance and simplified manageability for user desktops in a variety of situations.
So let’s look more closely at the features:
VDI has high availability. Desktops are bound to individual users and desktops can be upgraded in specifications by simply logging off and on again. The clients VDI pool of machines are backed by enterprise uptime and availability and can be scaled to cater for additional users in minutes, not weeks.
Less administrative overhead. You can perform centralised patching and application installation or streaming without loading up the network or interrupting staff. Less downtime = happier teams and decreased desktop management and support costs.
Increased Productivity. Users can access VDI from anywhere on any device that is connected to the internet (Tablets, Phones, Computers etc.) Standard PCs have long repair times that cause delays and higher costs.
Better Security. VDI data only touches the central server because everything is centrally managed and remotely accessed. Policies, whitelists and blacklists can be set for how individual users interact with that data so there is no concern of employees accidentally introducing a virus into the system. Your data is no longer stored on an end-user device, so you can feel confident that your data remains secure if a laptop is lost or stolen.
Reduced Hardware Expenditures. Consolidation and reduced upgrades cycles minimise hardware costs for server and client-side equipment and your Return On Investment are much better over a 3 to 5-year lifecycle.
Longer Lifecycle & Simplified Lifecycle Management. Your end devices do not have to be as powerful to run VDI deployments and user experience is not impacted in any way.
You can see from the long list of benefits that while sharing similarities with other computing models, VDI excels in increasing manageability, performance, and security of user desktops/PCs.
Is this the right solution for you? Now is the time to find out. Don’t wait to find out how well it works for your competitors! Contact us to find out more about how your business can benefit from utilising Virtual Desktop Infrastructure.
Thanks for reading,
The Lucidity IT Team.
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