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Thin Client Computing - Time To Get In The Cloud!
Benefits The undoubted benefit of a thin client, entirely web-based system, is a reduction in the level of local maintenance required, except for the LAN(local area network). The two fold effect of the centralisation of all data and delivery of applications is increased system security and the hot-desking ability to work from any office terminal as the experience will be identical wherever you sit. The businesses that can really win from this type of setup are those with relatively simple requirements and those organisations with a geographically dispersed workforce. Delivering to mobile and/or remote workers through a central computer system would mean a high degree of complexity and therefore, a correspondingly high capital expenditure. In today’s business climate, this is not something that most companies want to consider. As a viable alternative to a business needing to own their own system infrastructure, a ‘thin client’ platform is now looking more attractive to IT Managers and Finance Directors alike, as no capital expenditure is necessary, because pricing is based on a utility model – you simply pay for what you use. Excellent examples would include Microsoft’s BPOS suite or services such as DesktopLive, which offers easy and straightforward delivery of a Microsoft desktop with centrally hosted business applications. Change of thinking Uplift within the small business community seems to be quite slow, even though the commercial benefits are clear. Research suggests that there are concerns expressed over internet performance and information security. Two of the reasons that hosted or cloud-based computing has not been embraced as quickly as expected, has been the continuing insistence to have data, applications and servers in sight of the company owners/management. A real breakthrough in understanding the direction IT is inevitably headed, is required now. Multiple information processing, increased storage capacity and superfast retrieval in the age of remote access working is demanded of today’s businesses so they can remain competitive. If employees can still do their jobs effectively, with no security issues, then does it matter how the IT for a business is delivered? If you can provide the service you promise to your customers, why is it necessary to own your own servers taking up space in your office? Why would you want IT equipment on the balance sheet if you don’t have to? Article Directory: http://www.articledashboard.com Managed Networks provides proactive IT support across the country, from the South East to the North West through offices in central London, Birmingham and Manchester. |
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