It’s the time of year when numerous guesses are being made for what technologies are going to hit big in 2021. Virtual desktop infrastructure is fast rising on the lists for many tech bloggers because this technology enables remote users better access to information they need to get the most out of their workday.

Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) is certainly not new technology, but because of the workplace restrictions caused by the pandemic, it’s gotten a lot more attention. In fact, a Gallup poll report says beginning in March when the seriousness of the virus finally came to light, 28% of employers said all of their employees were working from home – but that number grew to 46% by September. Also in September, only 9% percent of employers said none of their workers were in a remote-work situation.

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It’s numbers like those from Gallup that led to Computer World publishing an article called “Pandemic gives VDI a new lease on life.” The article says that with VDI, you get two major perks: cost and security, mainly due to the fact that desktop environments, operating systems, and apps are all running on a central server. VDIs can even be run on tablets and, in some cases, smartphones.

The following are just a handful of many benefits VDI users see:

• Flexibility: You have more flexibility of endpoint maintenance with VDI. The right provider can offer upgrades, installations, and much more.
• Increased productivity: Workers armed with the right tools can be quite productive in remote settings. Plus, IT personnel can focus on other mission-critical tasks while the provider does all the heavy lifting.
• Security improvements: With your data centralized, VDI offers more protection against cyber criminals. You’re less likely to see a virus being shared, and backing up your data is incredibly simple.

There is also consistency to think about: with VDI, all virtualized desktops will have the same setup if you implement it that way. This can be a perk for keeping all users on the same page, so to speak.

Finding the Right VDI

You have many options in which provider you can turn to for your VDI. Getting the right solutions can be difficult unless you’re working with an agent that has experience with the many different technologies available today.

At Cloud Source, we have years of experience assisting clients by helping them choose the technology that propels them forward. We have a close relationship with more than 100 technology service providers, which makes us the perfect agent to help you lock down the virtual desktop platform that will increase productivity and help your organization better navigate the curveballs that so many businesses have been thrown during the pandemic. Contact us, and we’ll help you stay ahead of the competition.