1. Improved accessibility The anywhere, anytime, anyhow nature of the service allows users to access their desktops over the internet via PC, laptop, tablet and even smartphone, giving them unprecedented freedom and flexibility.

2. Reduced capital expenditure With its classic subscription model, Cloud Desktop Service puts an end to the cycle of investment in desktop hardware and servers, and licensing, with funds no longer leeching away into depreciating assets but available for more added-value initiatives.

3. Lower operating costs DaaS removes much of the heavy housekeeping burden, enabling internal resource to be either streamlined or redeployed, while also lowering space, power and cooling requirements. Analysts estimate that adoption of a DaaS strategy can secure savings of 30-50% over a four-year timeframe.

4. Greater agility and responsiveness The dynamic nature of DaaS, with its rapid provisioning and inherent scalabiity, plus its affordable Opex model, is a good fit for organisations needing to expand quickly or wanting to respond to opportunity, both in terms of bringing hosted desktops online or pushing new applications across a hosted desktop estate.

5. Enhanced security Critically DaaS shifts the security burden away from the individual device and places it within a data centre infrastructure that is geared up for the highest levels of protection. Data is no longer vulnerable on a local device but held – and regularly backed up – in a secure hosted environment; it is also encrypted and can be made accessible only through multi-factor authentication protocols.

6. Tighter alignment with business needs Companies often scale up to meet peak resource needs but when those needs fall back, they find themselves over-provisioned, which is inherently wasteful. Virtual Hosted Desktop can scale and flex as actual needs dictate, ensuring you are only ever paying for what you use. Role-based desktops can deliver an extra degree of alignment and cost-effectiveness.

7. Heightened resilience and reliability With desktops served up by solution providers typically quoting 99.99% uptime levels, based on a compelling mix of high-grade infrastructure, security, and support, users can rely on consistent access and performance.

8. Improved business continuity The ubiquitous availability of a desktop coupled with the centralized backup of data makes DaaS an attractive alternative to the traditional disaster recovery option of a stand-by secondary site. It also addresses the increasing issue of weather/travel-related interruptions to Business as Usual, with workers able to work as normal from a remote or home location.

9. Greater budget predictability Fixed, monthly pay-as-you-go pricing gives you cost certainty and simplifies budget planning and forecasting. This can positively impact on cash flow and aid strategic planning.

10. Better consistency and future-proofing Staff across an organization benefit from a common core desktop build (while still allowing for customization), the same versions of applications, regular refresh, and continuous back-end investment, combining to deliver a unified and uniform environment and optimum user experience.

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