For
almost every industry, COVID-19 has changed the way we work forever. It is
evident that we have to adapt to the new normal and continue their work with
limited exposure to the outside world. As companies look to expand their
business operations across borders, it will become necessary to give the
employees the tools they need.
This
problem can be easily tackled by the combination of virtual
desktop hosting (or DaaS) and app
virtualization. With DaaS, you can access remote desktops, and you can also ask
them to host your favorite applications on the cloud for smoother business
operations. This means that you get access to your desired business solution
without any hassle of setting up and maintaining an in-house server.
This
adoption is becoming so rapid that there is a possibility of double-digit growth
in the next few years. Let's understand why app virtualization and virtual
desktop hosting will boom in 2021.
Remote Working
When
the world came to a halt in 2020, companies that were not ready for working
remotely found it challenging to work or closed down. This means that
businesses should always be prepared for unpredictable situations (there is
always a possibility of another pandemic in the future) and ready themselves to
deal with the situation. COVID-19 has also had a significant impact on the
mental health of people. Stats suggest that
employees would be much happier and productive if they work remotely.
If
you decide to set up a remote team, virtual desktop hosting and app
virtualization are your go-to tools. Your team can easily access their virtual
desktops and apps from the comfort of their homes or any part of the world. All
the data will be consumable as they were inside the office premises. All they
need is proper authorization and a stable internet connection to access the
data.
Continuous Business
Operations
During
the initial months of 2020, the coronavirus caused havoc across the globe. It
disrupted the majority of business operations as everyone was forced to stay
inside their homes. This situation also shut down multiple businesses while
others are struggling hard to survive. But, virtualization techniques ensure business
continuity.
In
2021, businesses will likely depend on virtualization far more than before.
This is because most service
providers store your data on multiple
servers across multiple locations. This also means that one geographical area
is hit by a pandemic or natural calamity like an earthquake. Your data stays
with you, and your operations run smoothly via the Internet without any
downtime.
Data Security
Data
security is a massive concern for every business, as an average cost of a data
breach is estimated to be $3.86 million. Not
just the financial losses, data breaches also harm your reputation in the
market. This situation is even more critical today as most people are working
from home and can become easy targets of hackers.
Using
a VPN (Virtual Private Network) is one of the prerequisites of working
remotely. However, using a VPN might just not be enough as it won't prevent
your employees from downloading harmful files or visiting malicious sites.
Reputed virtualization service providers offer premium security features such
as automatic intrusion detection, the latest firewalls and antivirus,
multi-factor authentication, and more. Also, they hire IT, experts to monitor
your data for any suspicious activity.
Overall Cost Reduction
Buying computer
systems and applications looks like a one-time investment. However what most
business owners do not realize that the technology keeps on advancing. This
means that systems and applications may become obsolete with time and would
require them to make new purchases.
App virtualization
and Daas come to their rescue here. This is because all the tasks are executed
there the data is hosted. This means that even if you have an obsolete device,
you can still access the virtual systems and applications. Also, miscellaneous
expenses such as data migration, system integration, and more are taken care of
by the service provider, eliminating the need for business owners to hire a
dedicated team.
Conclusion
In
these challenging times of COVID-19, the future is unpredictable. But,
businesses can always leverage DaaS and app virtualization to prepare
themselves for 2021. These techniques will help you design a better remote
workforce for the future.
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ABOUT THE
AUTHOR
Mohak Arya is a content writer with more than 3 years of
experience at ACE Cloud Hosting, a leading VDI solutions provider. He writes blogs on
virtual desktop hosting, cloud-hosted desktops, cloud technology, and likes to
keep himself updated with the latest technological trends of the industry. In
his leisure time, you will find him playing soccer with his lads.