Reliable, secure computing at a fraction of the cost to manage IT on your own.
Desktop Virtualization
Reduced total cost of computing: while still providing access to the desktop applications and data people need, we centralize and manage all data and applications in powerful servers at a highly secure, managed location instead of relying on distributed servers and PCs. PCs are replaced by less expensive, more reliable, energy efficient and secure thin clients. With no local operating system or applications to install and fix or update, maintenance and support costs dramatically decrease while business users enjoy the same desktop experience as with PCs. IT operations costs are significantly reduced and require fewer IT staff to manage the same number of users. Industry analysts have showed thin clients can save more than 40% over the costs of running PCs.
Improved business continuity and productivity: business demands instant access to desktops and business systems at anytime, from any device anywhere. Network and systems reliability or up time is essential for business continuity and improved staff productivity. Thin computing has been found to reduce worker downtime by 88% and easily supports mobile workers and remote locations.
Our desktop virtualization managed services are supported by Hewlett-Packard hardware and powered by TELUS – together delivering secure, enterprise-class reliability and support for maximum availability. SAS 70 compliance guarantees that security, reliability and service standards are met. Availability is assured — your business is running 7/24 when you need it.
Data security and compliance: thin clients and a server-based network model enforce the strictest and most secure IT environment. The risk of viruses is lessened with server operating systems being inherently more secure, and central monitoring focused on a single network connection. With all data stored on central servers the risk of data loss is also reduced, and teleworking is more secure since no corporate data is downloaded to virus prone home computers. Legal conformance with data protection laws is also made easier with centralized data. And protecting personal records and privacy becomes much simpler than with distributed data.
Green computing: Gartner named Green IT a top strategic technologies for 2008 as companies are looking to improve energy efficiency and reduce their environmental impact. Thin client devices are up to 85% more energy efficient than PCs, and generate far less heat and noise, resulting in lower electrical costs. By consolidating resources on a central server, the elimination of servers in remote locations further lowers energy usage. And thin client devices are more reliable with longer product lifecycles than PCs reducing waste management of obsolete or damaged PCs and the capital costs required to replace hardware.