Desktop-as-a-Service is a cloud computing solution that provides employees with secure remote access to all of their applications, files and data from any location, at any time.  The data is stored safely in a public/ private cloud and can be accessed on nearly any internet-enabled ‘smart’ device. Desktop as a Service, formerly known as Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) consolidates all external IT assets and legacy/SaaS applications into one platform to simplify IT administration. Each user is provided with a dedicated CPU and memory allowing them to work exactly as they would with a traditional laptop or desktop, often with improved performance, better security and seamless user experience.

• Access company data and apps securely from any where 
• Simplify IT by offloading maintenance and administrative headaches 
• Work from any location with any type of end-point device 
• Reduce your security exposure 
• Reduce hardware and support costs 
• Replace siloed, legacy infrastructure with a consolidated solution that simplifies IT 
• Speed up used on boarding and offboarding 
• Eliminate the need to refresh hardware every few years 
• Eliminate the need for VPN 
• Ensure reliability with 99.999% uptime 
• Maximize business continuity with disaster recovery 
• Stay secure by keeping up with compliance and regulatory standards 

Instead of waiting until the last moment for another hardware refresh, exploring DaaS early on can improve the way you approach tech challenges. DaaS offers more than just device replacement—it extends device lifecycles, enhances security, boosts mobility, and improves end-user productivity, ultimately leading to a better customer experience. By having the conversation about DaaS well in advance, organizations can discover its potential beyond a simple hardware substitute. 

• Extend a customers’ network into the data center solution 
• Build out DaaS tenant 
• Getting the image ready  
• Installing applications  
• Add licensing

Not only does DaaS offer a significant reduction in support costs—up to 60% for user bases leveraging VDI or DaaS compared to traditional client computing solutions—it also simplifies administrative tasks. By eliminating the need for device procurement and provisioning, DaaS simplifies organizational dynamics and cuts costs. 

Evolve IP’s managed DaaS delivers the technology, support, management, and expertise needed to fully embrace hybrid work – in our cloud or on Azure. It enables IT to offload their day-to-day administrative headaches of managing a virtual desktop infrastructure to Evolve IP so they can focus on more strategic tasks.

Desktop-as-a-Service provides multiple business benefits:

• Dramatically improve employee productivity by providing immediate access to all company apps from any location, on any type of device
• Enable mobility and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) strategies 
• Improve data, device, and application security because data never leaves the data center and stays safe in Evolve IP’s cloud. 
• Better manageability due to centralized administration i.e. quickly upgrade applications across the network, push patches etc.
• Eradicate PC / laptop repair time and expense 
• Extend the life of desktop infrastructure, workstations, and laptops 
• Eliminates the need for additional staffing/support costs 
• Reduce Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) by transitioning away from expensive on-site servers, data centers and hardware. 

No, if you are currently contracted with Microsoft for your Windows Desktop Operating System you can leverage the Windows VDA (Virtual Desktop Access) for your licensing. Learn more about our Desktop as a Service Pricing here.