<h2>Why do you need a virtual desktop solution?</h2>
Virtual desktop solutions securely connect employees across multiple locations to files and applications within the office environment.
Businesses looking for virtual desktops will typically choose between two of the primary technologies in the end-user computing stack – <a href="https://www.hyve.com/managed-services/desktop-as-a-service/">Desktop as a Service (DaaS)</a> and <a href="https://www.hyve.com/managed-services/virtual-desktop-infrastructure-vdi/">Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)</a>. 
The two terms are frequently used interchangeably. Whilst both options are cloud-hosted desktops and serve a very similar function, there are differences across several key areas to consider when comparing VDI vs DaaS. 
<h2>Single or multi-tenant </h2>
VDI uses a single-tenant model, meaning it is deployed to cater to one user with no shared resources. A user could cover an entire business with 500 desktops, making VDI a popular choice for larger businesses with resource-intensive corporate requirements. 
DaaS, on the other hand, is a fully managed virtual desktop solution, hosted on cloud infrastructure. Using multi-tenant hosting, resources are shared on a cloud platform, meaning various users are hosted under the same cloud environment.
<h2>Responsibility </h2>
VDI can be served on-site – offering control over hardware, software and data – or through a cloud-based platform in a data centre. However, having an on-site VDI solution requires a team of in-house, trained experts to maintain and manage the infrastructure. 
With VDI, the responsibility of the infrastructure ultimately lies with the user, whereas outsourcing a DaaS solution places the responsibility firmly in the hands of the provider. 
DaaS offers the benefits of VDI without the hassle and cost of deployment and continuous management.
<h2>Cost</h2>
Both DaaS and VDI can offer cost savings to businesses. Remote desktop solutions allow employees to work remotely or in virtual offices, giving the potential to reduce overheads by downsizing your office.
Additionally, with VDI, the processing is server-based. This means that comparatively expensive or cutting-edge hardware is not necessary. 
As DaaS is a cloud-based solution, you only pay for what you use, usually on a per-desktop billing model. This enables you to accurately forecast exactly what workforce expansion will cost the IT department, removing the risk of any unforeseen hardware purchases.
DaaS moves costs from CAPEX to OPEX, whereas VDI may require more of an initial investment.
<h2>Centralised desktop management</h2>
With most companies widely distributing physical desktops and laptops across the workforce, tasks such as installing new applications, patching, and updating operating system software can be challenging. Both VDI and DaaS can centralise the management and execution of these tasks across a large number of desktops.
New users are able to be onboarded much faster than having to set up physical hardware in the office, and similarly, if a user leaves the company, they can be removed just as quickly. This can be useful for many modern businesses – especially those with large seasonal workforces.
<h2>Enhanced security</h2>
VDI and DaaS solutions remove the possible security risks of multiple lost, stolen or compromised end-user devices by moving the data away from a local machine and into the controlled and managed environment of a data centre.
Some businesses prefer in-house VDI as you can take control of every aspect, but this poses its own set of security risks. Without the comfort of your data being stored in tier 3 enhanced data centres, you need to take extra security measures.
With DaaS, providers deploy security measures such as multi-factor authentication, data encryption, and intrusion detection to ensure total security of your data.
<h2>Which is right for my business? | VDI vs DaaS</h2>
VDI and DaaS solutions can make end-users more agile, increase productivity, reduce the risk of data loss, and make IT operations more efficient. Deciding between the two depends entirely on your business needs.
For smaller businesses (under 20 users), DaaS might be suitable, as you get all the benefits of desktop virtualisation without having to worry about the underlying infrastructure.
For larger enterprises (over 20 users) who want more control over their infrastructure, or need to meet more stringent compliance measures, VDI could be the most suitable choice.
It’s important to ask whether you have the resources and expertise to run VDI, or if you would be better off consuming your virtual desktops and applications “as a service”.
<h2>Consult with our cloud experts</h2>
At Hyve, we partner with industry-leading DaaS and VDI providers to offer robust, scalable and secure hosted desktops. Fill out our <a href="http://hyve.com/contact-us/">contact form</a> and one of our cloud experts will be in touch.
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VDI vs DaaS: What’s the difference?

Bringing the office home 
As we continue to navigate the changing tides posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the urgency to shift to a secure, remote workforce has been felt by businesses across the globe. 
With the rise of digital transformation, remote working has been on the increase even before the coronavirus outbreak, with some companies already well equipped for the move. Yet for many organisations, this is unchartered territory. 
So, with physical office spaces shut and employees self-isolating, it is essential to be able to securely connect employees from multiple locations, so that they can continue to access business-critical data and applications from home. That’s where Desktop as a Service can help.
What is Desktop as a Service? 
<a href="https://www.hyve.com/managed-services/desktop-as-a-service/">Desktop as a Service (DaaS)</a> is essentially a virtual office environment, allowing users to access their files, data and applications from any device, anywhere in the world.
With the current lockdown keeping employees away from the office, this technology enables users to easily and securely connect into a host computer (such as their office PC) from their home PC, and interact with it as if they are using it locally. This is crucial if employees need to utilise resources on a machine in a different geographical location.
So, why should your business be using DaaS? 
Data security 
Data forms the foundation of any business, so it is crucial to keep it up to date, secure and accessible. One of the biggest risks business owners face in this digital age is the possibility of data loss through various means such as technological failure, hacking or human error.
With DaaS, all connections are fully encrypted to ensure safe and secure transmission of files and your company data is stored in secure data centres, meaning there is no fear of losing any data by individual device failure. Using non-remote desktop services poses a much higher risk of data loss as the data is stored locally on hard drives, only accessible from one vantage point. 
Increased productivity 
With a growing population of younger digital workers, today’s end-user is starting to expect new levels of performance, mobility and flexibility when it comes to working from home. With data and applications centralised in the cloud, a DaaS enables users to access their files on any device quickly and from anywhere in the world. 
The impact of the coronavirus has sparked debate on whether remote working could become the norm in future, giving employees the freedom to do their jobs comfortably, without having to commute and feel bound to an office environment. There is an argument that employees who feel in control of their working environment are more likely to be motivated to work efficiently, which in turn maximises your entire company productivity levels.
Financial benefits 
Budgeting for IT services such as data management and infrastructure maintenance can be costly, especially for smaller enterprises.
Using cloud-based services such as Desktop as a Service can save you money as the data is held in a secure data centre, meaning the management and maintenance falls with your service provider rather than with you if it was based on-premise in your office environment. 
Investing in DaaS with Hyve also means gaining a dedicated support team who are available 24/7/365 to assist with any issues that may arise &#8211; a service that you would usually need to outsource at cost. 
Ease of use 
When using Desktop as a Service, to access your data securely, login information will be required, but this is usually equivalent to the input on a standard office desktop. Once logged in to the interface, it is like a window into your office PC, so employees can enjoy the familiarity of file and folder locations and personalised layouts. 
Just like on the office PCs, you are able to assign access rights to certain files and folders for different levels of users, so that data privacy is maintained.
Simple set up 
With a standard desktop, the device configuration can often limit employees, such as compatibility issues or adapting to new systems and programs. 
The minimal configuration required for Desktop as a Service makes it an asset to any company’s IT lineup. Employees simply connect their own devices to the cloud-based service, and if they wish to change devices, all they have to do is disconnect a current device and connect a new one &#8211; a process which only takes a few moments.
Investing in DaaS transforms how you operate your business, allowing for continuity at all times, from anywhere. 
If you would like to discuss how <a href="https://www.hyve.com/managed-services/desktop-as-a-service/">Desktop as a Service</a> can help your business, please get in touch with our friendly sales team on 0800 612 2524 or email sales@hyve.com

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<h2>What is Desktop as a Service?</h2>
<a href="http://hyve.com/managed-services/desktop-as-a-service/">Desktop as a Service (DaaS)</a> enables users to access their files, data and applications from any device, anywhere in the world, without needing to rely on the office network. Utilising cloud infrastructure, DaaS can run accounts systems, Microsoft Office, proprietary applications, legacy client-server applications, and more to suit your needs. Users can connect to their office PC remotely in a simple and secure way and interact with their workplace PC as if they were using it locally. 
As an ‘as-a-service’ or ‘XaaS’ model, the solution runs on a subscription basis, where companies are typically charged on a monthly basis for the number of virtual desktops that are required. Read more on how this model works in our insight ‘<a href="http://hyve.com/insights/what-is-xaas-model/">What is an XaaS model?</a>’.
<h2>How does Desktop-as-a-Service work?</h2>
With high numbers of people trying to access their office PCs during the working day, connecting to a remote solution through a normal office network could cause performance problems. As office networks are not designed for hundreds of users trying to connect from outside, the network wouldn’t be able to cope with the number of connections and could fail under the pressure.
With DaaS, the office server is essentially moved onto cloud infrastructure, providing far better performance, flexibility and security. Users connect to the solution from their home with every user having an individual network in the cloud. 
Our DaaS solution at Hyve provides users with a cloud-hosted virtual desktop, where all systems are hosted on a high-performance cloud platform in one of our secure data centres across the world.
<h2>What are the benefits of Desktop-as-a-Service?</h2>
Flexible working is a requirement for many job seekers in today&#8217;s market, and supporting this is crucial for employers. DaaS provides a simple solution for organisations providing any level of flexible working, including fully-remote workforces, ‘work-from-anywhere’ policies, or primarily office-based workforces with occasional days working from home.
The ‘as-a-service’ model is flexible and budget-friendly, with the option to change the numbers of users, and the cost accordingly as business needs change. This means it is a budget-friendly way for many employers to support flexible working. 
For companies working with sensitive data, DaaS brings an assurance that remote working will not pose a security risk. There are heightened security features with DaaS due to the fact that files and data are stored on secure servers. 
DaaS provides a high level of control for employers, as you can manage all desktops centrally. This removes the need to set up every employee’s computer/laptop individually, and ensures consistency across all devices. 
<h2>Who should use Desktop-as-a-Service?</h2>
As DaaS solutions have a low initial setup cost, they are well suited to small to medium businesses with employees working remotely full or part time. As they are run through the cloud, DaaS solutions are scalable, meaning the number of users can be increased as the business grows. 
For companies with strict security and compliance requirements, you need assurance that remote working does not pose a risk. DaaS provides a secure, compliant solution. Additional security and compliance measures can be combined with your solution as required. 
Our DaaS solutions are best suited for businesses requiring less than 20 desktops. If you have a larger requirement, <a href="https://www.hyve.com/managed-services/virtual-desktop-infrastructure-vdi/">Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)</a> may be a more suitable option. Similarly to DaaS, VDI allows employees to remotely access their files, data and applications, through a cloud server. The main difference is that VDI does not need to run on an ‘as-a-service’ model, and can be run in-house or through a hosting provider.  VDI can support anywhere from 20 to 10,000 users. Find out more in our insight &#8216;<a href="https://www.hyve.com/insights/vdi-vs-daas-whats-the-difference/">VDI vs DaaS: What&#8217;s the difference?</a>&#8216;.
Could your business benefit from a DaaS solution? Fill out our <a href="http://hyve.com/contact-us/">contact form</a> and one of our cloud experts will be in touch.

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Join the latest revolution of remote working. Access your business desktops, emails, systems and applications remotely with Hyve’s desktop as a service (DaaS) and hosted desktop solutions.
DaaS takes the headache out of running your own IT infrastructure in-house.
Desktop as a service is a remotely hosted cloud-based solution which delivers office desktops, business-critical applications, and emails to users.
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With businesses doing their best to continue operations during lockdown, it is essential to securely connect employees across multiple locations and continue to work as normal.
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Hyve&#8217;s Desktop as a Service is best suited to businesses who require less than 20 desktops. If you have a larger requirement, visit our <a href="https://www.hyve.com/managed-services/virtual-desktop-infrastructure-vdi/">VDI page</a>.

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In independent testing, our cloud platform outperforms AWS, Rackspace and Google. See the results <a href="https://www.hyve.com/managed-servers/">here</a>. This will improve your user’s experience when using their desktop remotely.

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