Desktop as a Service definition
Desktop as a Service is a cloud computing solution in which a provider delivers virtual desktops over the internet, typically on a subscription basis.
With DaaS, the provider handles the back-end responsibilities of data storage, backup, security, and upgrades, allowing users to access their desktop environments remotely from various devices through a secure internet connection.
See also: SECaas, VPNaaS, backup as a service, virtual desktop infrastructure
Usage of Daas
- Remote Work. DaaS lets employees access their work desktops from anywhere.
- Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). SMBs use DaaS to avoid the high upfront costs and in-house IT infrastructure maintenance requirements.
- Seasonal businesses. Businesses with fluctuating staffing needs use DaaS for its ability to scale up or down without additional hardware quickly.
- Education. Schools and universities use DaaS to provide students and faculty with access to educational resources and desktop environments without high-end computing equipment on campus.
- Healthcare. DaaS facilitates secure and flexible access to medical applications and patient data.
- Call centers. Call centers can adjust quickly to changing demand with DaaS.
- Software development. Developers use DaaS environments to spin up or tear down development and testing environments quickly.
