In the world of IT, there is a continuous quest to build systems with less time, funds, and effort. This is why virtualisation has become so popular. One type of virtualisation, virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), provides a consistent desktop experience from any device, which is why it is becoming more and more popular in businesses.
Will it benefit your business? We have found that it has become most helpful in the following 5 business scenarios...
1. The healthcare industry
In an industry where every file is sensitive, the importance of confidentiality can’t be overstated. With VDI, rules and permissions can be customised based on the individual virtual desktop. As such, every medical professional can only view patient records relevant to them. It also allows them to log into their virtualised desktop while working across a variety of locations and devices.
2. Academic institutions
By leveraging VDI, a school’s IT team can create a virtual desktop — with the necessary restrictions implemented — for each student. If each classroom has a set of workstations, students' desktop experiences will be consistent throughout their day. Even though they'll be using different hardware every hour or two, they'll always see the same desktop.
3. Companies with shift workers
In most cases, shift employees don’t really need one designated computer to fulfill their task because one computer is shared by multiple users. VDI makes it easy for companies to manage several desktop accounts on fewer devices.
Workers can log into any devices, access their own virtual desktop, work as they do every day, and log off at the end of their shift.
4. Users with multiple computers
Depending on the nature of work, some positions require working with several computers on a regular basis. With VDI, they can integrate desktops and maintain it across two or more devices.
5. Companies with field or remote staff
Employees that work remotely or in the field need access to tools and applications when on the job. A secure and reliable way to do it is through VDI. A complete VDI solution makes access to a consistent desktop experience possible anytime, anywhere, and using any device.
It allows your remote or field workforce to operate effectively, no matter the circumstances.
How can Diamond help?
Of course, these are just a few situations where VDI is helpful. If you would like to chat further about how your business can enjoy similar security and productivity enhancements please give us a call on 1300 307 907 or contact us via our online contact form below.
Published with permission from TechAdvisory.org. Source.
