What is VDI?

Simplified: Thanks to desktop virtualization any user can connect to their PC environment from any device, no matter where they are located (pending access right given by the system and security administrators). This way, users don't always have to be in the office in order to get their work done.

Desktop virtualization addresses the following problems:

	Software updates configuration When your organization has many workstations, performing a software update can be very challenging. If you have 50 workstations you would have to perform 50 individual updates! With desktop virtualization, updating the centralized server will suffice.
	Computer failure Sometimes, a user’s computer fails, and has to be replaced. With VDI, you won't have to rebuild the user's profile after replacing the computer, since the desktop environment is already stored on the main server.
	Time consuming synchronization between desktop and laptop Let’s say a user has a laptop in addition to a desktop computer. With VDI, he or she doesn't have to make a special effort to synchronize the data between the devices.
	Incompatibility between devices with different platforms A person might have a Mac at work, a Windows laptop at home, and an Android tablet for the road. Without VDI the user can’t run access and use the same software on all three.
	Loss of productivity when it’s impossible to reach the office When a user needs to work outside the office, the inability to reach their desktop, reduces efficiency. Having VDI, makes the office desktop accessible from anywhere.

For more questions about VDI and your specific use case, don’t hesitate to contact Ericom’s experts.

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