Desktop Virtualisation

The challenges Data security

Organisations need to protect themselves from security breaches and the potential loss of intellectual property whilst still providing a rich and accessible environment.

Achieve “more for less”

The costs of creating a secure, resilient desktop environment can be prohibitive. Organisations are looking for ways to effectively re-use older PC estates.

Managing complex desktop estates

Ageing, large or dispersed desktop estates are complicated to manage. Support costs are increasing due to the number of incidents resulting from a mature platform.

Adapting to change

Enabling collaboration and home working as part of a flexible workplace to increase productivity.

Have you considered…?

 Support costs for legacy infrastructures are escalating year on year

 The last major technology roll outs corresponded with the launch of Microsoft’s Windows XP

 Desktop Virtualisation can relieve pressure in the areas of management, security and compliance

 Users are “technology savvy” and expect the same freedoms and configurations they receive at home

 On demand is not a new concept, however supporting technologies are now available to deliver the “as a service” model

 Desktop Virtualisation helps customers to address PC replacement dilemmas

Impact of the carbon agenda

The carbon agenda is becoming increasingly important with new legislation scheduled and organisations struggling with ageing legacy technologies that carry a high carbon footprint. It’s not just about conforming to the carbon profit and loss account, being energy efficient saves money and improves the service.

Improving the “user” experience

User communities demand faster responses to improvements in IT services and application deployment.

Compliance requirements

The need to address compliance issues, particularly security and disaster recovery planning.

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