What is a Hosted Virtual Desktop?
A Hosted Virtual Desktop, also known as Desktop as a Service (DaaS), allows businesses to access a secure, cloud-based workspace from anywhere. Instead of relying on local hardware, applications and data are hosted in the cloud.
How Hosted Desktops Work
Hosted Desktops leverage cloud infrastructure to store applications, files, and settings on secure remote servers rather than local machines. Key advantages include:
- Access from any device with an internet connection.
- Enhanced security through encryption and MFA.
- Centralized IT management, reducing maintenance costs.
Benefits of Hosted Virtual Desktops
- Security & Compliance: Encrypted connections, MFA, GDPR compliance.
- Flexibility & Remote Access: Work from any device with the same performance.
- Cost-Effective: Reduce IT costs and hardware dependency.
- Scalability: Easily add or remove users as needed.
- Disaster Recovery: Automated daily backups ensure data security.
Backup & Disaster Recovery
With Remotly’s Hosted Desktop solution, businesses benefit from automated daily backups and a disaster recovery system that ensures data is never lost. All data is stored securely in ISO 27001-certified data centers with multi-layer encryption.
- Daily automated backups with multi-site replication.
- Disaster Recovery with real-time failover protection.
- Military-grade encryption (2048-bit) ensuring compliance with GDPR and ISO 27001/27017.
Hosted Desktops vs. Traditional Local Desktops
| Feature | Hosted Desktop | Local Desktop |
|---|---|---|
| Access from Anywhere | ✔ Yes | ✘ No |
| Data Security & Backups | ✔ Fully Encrypted & Backed Up | ✘ Risk of Data Loss |
| IT Maintenance | ✔ Managed by Cloud Provider | ✘ Requires On-Site IT Support |
| Scalability | ✔ Instantly Add/Remove Users | ✘ Limited by Hardware |
Office 2019 vs Microsoft 365 – Which One Should You Choose?
Remotly provides flexibility in choosing between Microsoft Office 2019 (one-time license) and Microsoft 365 Business Standard (subscription-based model). Below is a quick comparison:
| Feature | Office 2019 | Microsoft 365 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | One-time purchase | Monthly/Annual Subscription |
| Updates | Security Updates Only | Automatic Feature & Security Updates |
| Cloud Storage | Not Included | 1TB OneDrive Cloud Storage |
| Email & Collaboration | Not Included | Microsoft Teams, Outlook & SharePoint |
Who Can Benefit from a Hosted Desktop?
Hosted Desktops are ideal for:
- Small & Medium Businesses (SMBs): Reduce IT costs.
- Enterprises: Secure, high-performance remote access.
- Freelancers & Remote Workers: Flexible work solutions.
- Industries: Finance, Healthcare, Legal, IT Services, Creative Agencies.
Onboarding & Migration Process
Moving to a hosted desktop is seamless with Remotly’s onboarding process:
- Assessment: We evaluate your current IT infrastructure.
- Setup: We configure your hosted desktop with the required apps.
- Migration: We securely migrate existing data and applications.
- Go Live: Your team is onboarded with training & support.
Get Started with Remotly Hosted Desktop
Ready to move your business to the cloud? Remotly Hosted Desktop provides secure, high-performance remote access for businesses of all sizes.
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