What Actually are Hosted Desktops ??
A hosted desktop looks, feels and behaves exactly like a regular
desktop PC, while the data and applications used are all hosted
in our data-centre, on a high availability network.
in our data-centre, on a high availability network.
The desktop can be accessed from anywhere in the world using an internet enabled PC or laptop, or for maximum benefit, a specialized low cost computer known as a thin client can be used.
The hosted desktop experience of the end-user will not be noticeably different
to that experienced when using a standalone desktop PC. Not only will it match
the applications that can be run, but it will also provide similar performance
levels. Once logged onto their remote hosted desktop, the user can use the full
range of options provided by the Windows OS to customize their desktop and the applications they use upon it.
Why are Businesses Shifting to Hosted Desktop solutions?
Hosted desktops are luring more and more businesses and public
sector organisations to make the leap from a physical desktop infrastructure to
the virtual, all thanks to a game-changing and money-saving opportunity. It’s
the chance to move past the endless tide of ditched PCs, faulty updates, burned
money and wasted time and embrace the speed, security and efficiency of the
cloud.
Evolving beyond the buy, use and replace cycle
Organisations with hosted desktops can forget about the costly
and time-consuming process of buying new desktops and laptops, only to replace, them again a few years later. Then there’s the constant process of patching, updating and maintenance to deal with, and that’s without even mentioning the complexities of a network infrastructure.
Switching to hosted desktops means that there’s no replaceable
hardware on site and software is managed centrally by the provider. Latvik Technologies hosted desktop support enables users to use thin clients – essentially a monitor, mouse and keyboard connected to the web, without the need of a hard drive – or they can turn any device into a client, removing the need for unnecessary hardware upgrades.
Save time and money
Those involved in IT provision or decision making will know the
drawbacks of having to implement an infrastructure replacement, an office-wide
hardware upgrade, or just having to endure the daily drudge of updates and difficult-to-apply patches. More generally, it’s hard to work in any part of a modern business today without being aware of the constant hold-ups and disruptions that come as a result of on-site IT infrastructure. A big part of the lure of hosted desktop solutions is that all of this goes away.
Financial decision makers will be aware too of the ever-increasing cost of throwing away one lot of hardware as it becomes obsolete or stops being supported, only to replace it with new machines. With thin client devices and cloud-based desktop systems, these costs disappear, along with much of the cost of IT personnel.
A significantly reduced environmental impact
Around 70% of a computer’s total CO2 output over its lifetime is
caused during its creation (more for desktops, slightly less for laptops). That
means the buy, use and replace cycle is terrible for the environment, as well
as for the wallet.
Because hosted desktop systems handle all processing and memory
centrally, there’s no need for PCs with hardware that rapidly becomes obsolete,
such as processors and RAM. That in turn means far fewer replacements and a
more sustainable company. Sustainability in itself has become a major business
goal, as it reduces the cost of waste disposal, comes with potential tax
reductions due to a decreased carbon footprint, and ensures that your business
is working in an environmentally friendly way.
Benefits to the End User (Hosted Desktops)
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