The solution is managed centrally by IS and can be easily integrated with other backend application, database or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems hosted with IS. "While the focus of cloud computing has traditionally been on the mobility it enables, the advantages offered by cloud-based desktops extend much deeper," says Graeme O'Driscoll, innovation and technology manager: Cloud at IS. "The real benefit of cloud-based desktops lies in the reduced maintenance requirements and the enhanced capabilities that this technology offers."
The solution also makes a user's desktop applications and functions automatically available on any device, regardless of platform. "This plays an important role in ensuring business continuity and disaster recovery, as all the company applications and information is now stored in the cloud," explains O'Driscoll. "Even if the physical building that houses the hardware is destroyed, all the data is stored off-site and is immediately accessible from another device. Backups of user data are also done automatically. This also means that, should a device get stolen or the hardware compromised, information is protected and not lost, says O'Driscoll.
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