Five Reasons to Move to Desktops as a Service [feedly]

When it comes to accessing business services, employees want their data and apps now. Gone are the days when workers expected to be tied to a desktop PC. In the age of mobility, they want to access their desktops on any device, at any time, and from anywhere.

This is all a strong argument for moving from stationary PCs to desktops as a service (DaaS). The DaaS model migrates desktops—and the related applications and infrastructure—to the cloud. But it's not the only reason to consider DaaS.

There are five compelling reasons to move to DaaS, which are outlined in a new white paper from VMware. Here is a quick summary of the Top 5 reasons to consider DaaS:
- Gain financial advantages—Many organizations are moving to DaaS to avoid large capital expenditures on client hardware upgrades as they migrate from Windows XP to Windows 7 and 8. In addition, DaaS reduces the need for IT deployment resources and in-house technical support.
- Enable faster, easier deployment for various use cases—From onboarding new employees to setting up test beds for software development teams, DaaS gives your IT organization the ability to provide desktops to users in a matter of hours.
- Support pervasive mobility—DaaS is perfectly in step with the bring-your-own-desktop movement, which is sweeping across the corporate landscape. DaaS helps you ensure a consistent user experience, regardless of device format or brand, while standardizing deployment, security, and support.
- Enhance security—DaaS puts data and applications in the cloud, rather than end-user devices that are more prone to security risks. It enables a consistent set of security protocols across users' own mobile devices, regardless of mobile operating system or hardware brand.
- Avoid a drain on internal IT skills—DaaS puts minimal burdens on your IT staff. It requires less time and expertise than a virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) deployment, and once the environment is up and running, virtual desktops can be set up with a few clicks.

For a closer look at how DaaS could help you address key IT challenges, check out the new white paper on the subject: Top 5 Reasons to Deploy Desktops as a Service.