Hosted desktop, sometimes known as cloud computing or Software as a Service, offers organisations the chance to remove the headaches associated with managing IT systems. It also offers increased flexibility in enabling users to access their email, data and applications safely and securely, from anywhere.

It is a cost efficient option, as it avoids the need for capital expenditure and enables companies to pay for its IT software and services on a per user per month basis. It is particularly attractive for businesses starting up particularly with capital so hard to come by at the moment. Similarly organisations with variable levels of staffing, if a business hires a temporary member of staff for a month – why buy a complete suite of Microsoft licences when you rent them for that time.

Additional benefits include:

• Business Continuity
• Supports flexible working options promoted by the Government
• Reduced impact of lost taptops and broken servers
• Lower IT management costs

Equinox can help you assess the benefits and implications of hosted desktop for your organisation. Call us on 020 8912 0845 to find out more.