Changing the way your business delivers IT is not a simple decision and requires planning. There is also a small learning curve to understand how using cloud technology to deliver your desktops works. Our Virtual Desktop solution is called FlexiDesk and it enables our clients to work in an agile and […]
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It is always a scary feeling like the first one to take a leap of faith, right? Nobody wants to be the first and certainly not the last to get it wrong. Hosted desktops are not new, they have been around for many years and is now mature and tried and […]
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It seems that every piece of software runs from the cloud these days, gone are the days of installing software on your PC and servers. It used to be disks and then CDs and DVDs followed by downloading the software and now nothing, it all runs from your browser in most […]
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The first thing you need to consider when asking the question “is cloud computing expensive?” is the fact that cloud computing is billed differently to a traditional computing setup. Traditional computing has always been very much a capital cost. This is where you buy your servers and computers and in general, […]
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Cloud computing has promised a lot for such a long time but is now the time to finally move your business into the cloud? The truth is you are probably already moving than half-way there. Think about many of the applications and programmes you use daily? How many of these are […]
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Historically, once a business got to a certain size the IT needs got to the point where a server was required. This was for the following three reasons: Files all needed to be saved in a single location where they could be organised and backed-up. User required logins so they have […]
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Yes, they can. But how much? Well, some virtual desktop suppliers claim big savings – as much as 50%. So why we are not claiming savings of this scale? Because each and every single company is different, including yours.
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This seems to be the question on many small business owners’ minds these days. I would turn that question round and ask you: • Is your company data safe now? • Is your server physically secure in your office?
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I felt the need to write this blog as there is a need to clarify the difference in product quality and relative pricing for Virtual Desktops . This is a non-techy article as I am proudly non-technical. The need arose since clients have asked us to justify why our pricing on […]
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I have recently engaged in a blog discussion with a gentleman which began over the question of Internet connection. Since a virtual desktop relies on an Internet connection, this is not the first time this concern has been raised. And where there’s a question, there’s a blog post, so let’s get […]
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When talking to people about a hosted virtual desktop and cloud storage, mainly Dropbox, we are often asked: “are they the same thing?” Well, I’m here to explain the differences between the two and why they are definitely not the same thing although they are both cloud solutions. Every day the […]
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If you’ve still not got to grips with what a “hosted virtual desktop” is, don’t worry, as it took me a long time to get my head around. Here’s a short article (for the non-techy) to help you. There are already a few companies out there doing hosted virtual desktops. They […]
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he technical guys have been working hard to produce articles on the first two questions. However, if you read them and still are unclear, don’t worry. These guys are very technical and make me feel like cavewoman. When I talk to people and tell them we virtualise their desktop, many, many times […]
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At 404® our policy is to speak a language that you understand. We appreciate that a lot of IT terminology will not make sense to you, especially when talking about a technology that you are not familiar with. We’ve tried to make it as simple as possible, but if anything is still not […]
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First of all, to clear up any confusion, the flexiDesk® is the 404® version of the hosted desktop. We wrote this article in response to what is currently our most frequently asked question: What is the difference between our flexiDesk and Office 365? So the following is our attempt to answer […]
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Terminal Services vs. VDI Right off the bat, this is not intended as a technical blog but more for small business owners who have heard of or used Terminal Servers and are now wondering how this compares to VDI. We also hate acronyms, so I’ll make sure that I’ll explain exactly […]
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What is Desktop as a Service (DaaS) With-in the new era of cloud computing emerges an abundance of services that use the cloud in multiple ways so that you, the customer can have a wide choice of what to use the cloud for. We know in most cases one size does […]
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So you’ve found yourself asking, “what is a virtual desktop?” Well let me clear that up for you with this short post that explains the basics of what a virtual desktop actually is. And don’t worry about having technical jargon thrown at you left, right and centre because this post is […]
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Let’s be honest – it’s what we all want to know? How much is it and what do I get for my money? Normally revealing their pricing is not the sort of thing companies do; they want to get someone in front of you to SELL it to you. Well here […]
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Previously we have covered what is a hosted desktop and if you found yourself asking “well, how do these things work?” you’re in luck, because this post will take care of your curious mind. The purpose of this post is to explain how the hosted desktop works without blowing your mind […]
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