DaaS or Desktop as a Service is a desktop virtualization solution offered by a third-party provider in which virtual desktops or applications are hosted on the provider’s cloud servers. These virtual desktops can be accessed directly by the end-user on their personal devices.
DaaS has proved to be a positive impact on businesses. When the companies saw a downfall due to the covid pandemic, DaaS came up as a solution to make healthy remote working possible. It was due to virtual desktops that companies were able to cope with the crisis.
The DaaS market has seen immense growth, and Gartner’s forecast predicts that the market is expected to grow significantly in coming years.
Though there are many providers in the market, it is essential to choose the right DaaS provider for your business. Here is the list of the five best DaaS providers in 2021 who are doing pretty well in the market.
- ACE Cloud Hosting’s DaaS
- Vmware Horizon Cloud
- Citrix Managed Desktops
- Amazon Workspaces
- Microsoft Windows Virtual Desktop
Now, as you are familiar with these brand names, let’s see what services are offered by a DaaS provider for your business.
Services offered by DaaS Providers
Desktop and App Management
Providers offer you entirely managed virtual desktops with pre-installed applications. The provider manages the desktop installation, scaling, upgrading, and maintenance.
As providers provision the virtual desktops from their cloud servers, you can easily reduce your office infra and hardware like bulky servers and LAN cabling. The provider takes all the technical burden off your shoulders so that you can focus on your work without bothering about the technical difficulties.
Secure your data
Providers keep your data safe in data centers with 24×7 CCTV surveillance and security guards. They offer you high-security features like 256-bit TLS encrypted end-user connection, dual-factor authentication, enterprise-grade antivirus protection, high availability of physical and network firewall, and many more.
Moreover, they provide GPO controls (user group policy support, computer group policy support) and complete deleting of the user/VDI data on customer request or contract termination.
Recommended Read: How DaaS Is A More Secure Option For Businesses
IT Support services
Reputable DaaS providers offer you 24×7 IT support via phone, chat, and email. Many of them provide these services inclusive in their plans, but some offer them as additional services.
Hence, in case of any technical glitches, they resolve your issues in significantly less time and provide you complete support even in the night hours. Providers maintain server uptime of 99.99% so that your team does not have to sit idle and waste their time.
Provide High-Performance Computing
Companies need high-performance desktops so that their desired team can work on critical tasks without interruption.
Providers offer virtual desktops with the least latency possible so that developers and designers who use heavy applications can work lag-free. High configurations offer increased speed and uninterrupted networks, which helps employees deliver increased productivity.
Providers also virtualize the applications hosted on their cloud servers so that you don’t need to install them on multiple high-end desktops.
BCDR
BCDR refers to business continuity and disaster recovery. It simply means that you can continue business even in disasters like earthquakes or floods. But how?
Providers offer you DRaaS (Disaster Recovery as a Service) included or excluded in their plans depending on their services. In DRaaS, providers replicate your data in multiple data centers kept at different locations.
Therefore, even if one place is hit by disaster, you can use the already backed up data in other data centers to continue your business.
On-demand Scaling
Providers offer you the scalability of the virtual desktops. If you want to scale up or down the storage or memory according to the requirement, providers will do that instantly for you. You don’t have to replace your end device to meet the requirements.
Moreover, if your workforce increases or decreases, then providers can quickly raise or reduce the number of virtual desktops. Proper desktop optimization also helps you save costs as no desktop is billable if it’s not in use.
Regular Data Backup
Another service offered by the provider is the automatic data backup facility. Reputable providers have a regular monthly based data backup schedule. In case of mishaps or data loss, providers restore the data in the least possible time without the need for your involvement.
Free Trial and Consultation
The right provider always provides you something unique, and one of those things can be free trials for a few days. Their services are inclusive of free consultations so that you can gain enough knowledge and understand what will best fulfill your business requirements. They give the right guidance and offer a trial so that you can have hands-on experience before you opt for a subscription plan.
Learn How to choose the right DaaS Provider for your business.
Why choose ACE Cloud Hosting as your DaaS provider?
ACE offers you managed cloud services in which DaaS is one of its recognized virtual desktop solutions. It is a managed DaaS provider that offers high uptime of 99.99%, scalability, high-performance desktops, and quick provisioning of virtual desktops.
All the maintenance, installation of applications or servers’ settings are done from our end without your involvement. We have diverse pay-as-you-go pricing plans, which help clients pay monthly or yearly.
By opting for ACE’s DaaS, you don’t need to understand the subject’s technicality and waste your crucial time in the installation and deployment of virtual desktops. ACE’s specialized IT professional will take care of all the operations.
Register yourself for a free trial and leverage the power of DaaS for your business.
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