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How to Remote Access a Computer: Ultimate Guide
Blog Ultimate Guide to Virtual Machines for Beginners May 20 , 2022 10 mins 05 seconds Author: Mike Khorev Ever been in situations where you need to access data stored on your laptop or PC, but you currently don't have physical access to your computer? This is just...
Ultimate Guide: All You Need To Know About VDI
Blog Ultimate Guide: All You Need To Know About VDI May 17 , 2022 14 mins 47 seconds Author: Haziqa Sajid In this guide to VDI, we will learn together about all you need to know about VDI as a desktop virtualization technology. By the end of this guide, you'd have...
14 Benefits of Cloud Computing for Your Business
Blog 14 Benefits of Cloud Computing for Your Business May 16 , 2022 14 mins 40 seconds Author: Mike Khorev Numerous businesses all around the world are now adopting cloud computing and other cloud services to facilitate their growth, and this trend is expected to...
Top AWS Alternatives To Consider: What Can They Offer That AWS Can’t Provide?
Blog Top AWS Alternatives To Consider: What Can They Offer That AWS Can't Provide? May 13 , 2022 14 mins 51 seconds Author: Mike Khorev Amazon Web Services, or AWS, has been the market leader in the cloud computing and cloud services industry for more than a decade....
How Will Virtualization Transform Your Business In 2022?
Blog How Will Virtualization Transform Your Business In 2022? May 11 , 2022 08 mins 18 seconds Author: Aurangzeb By virtualizing a computer system, you create a layer that abstracts the actual physical hardware from the software. Usually, it refers to running multiple...
Google Cloud Migration: How to Achieve it
Blog Google Cloud Migration: How to Achieve it May 10 , 2022 08 mins 33 seconds Author: Haziqa Sajid The decision to migrate your IT infrastructure to the cloud is the first step toward optimizing internal resources. It’s a long process, but it’s worthwhile once you...
Citrix vs. VPN: Which One is Best for Your Business?
Blog Citrix vs. VPN: Which One is Best for Your Business? May 07 , 2022 06 mins 30 seconds Author: Haziqa Sajid Deciding to go for an all-in-one solution like Citrix or a simple VPN mainly boils down to your business requirements. The first step is taking a deep dive...
Is RDP Encrypted, And How Secure Is It?
Blog Is RDP Encrypted, And How Secure Is It? May 02 , 2022 07 mins 55 seconds Author: Aurangzeb Whether you already use remote desktops or are considering implementing one, you might be wondering if RDP connections are encrypted. RDP encryption is one of the most...
What is AWS DaaS? How does it compare?
Blog What is AWS DaaS? How does it compare? April 28 , 2022 07 mins 49 seconds Author: Aurangzeb With AWS WorkSpaces, organizations can have desktops delivered securely and cost-effectively, thanks to aws daas (Desktop as a Service). WorkSpaces from Amazon allow you...
On-premise To Cloud Migration
Blog On-premise To Cloud Migration: Strategies & Challenges April 27 , 2022 09 mins 28 seconds Author: Nick Migrating your business data from on-premise to the cloud is a big decision. With the advent of cloud computing, more and more companies are making the switch....
Top 5 Azure Alternatives
Blog Top 5 Azure Alternatives April 25, 2022 08 mins 15 seconds Author: Aurangzeb It is commonly said that Microsoft Azure has "unlimited potential" and offers "unlimited possibilities." Microsoft Azure The Azure cloud computing platform is a public cloud computing...
Top Best Practices for Ransomware Prevention In 2022
Blog Top Best Practices for Ransomware Prevention In 2022 April 25 , 2022 08 mins 10 seconds Author: Aurangzeb Despite the many dangers on the internet today, Ransomware strikes greater fear into the hearts of Internet users and IT security professionals....
Is Azure The Best Option For Small Businesses?
Blog Is Azure The Best Option For Small Businesses? April 21 , 2022 09 mins 30 seconds Author: Aurangzeb The number of organizations using the Cloud is increasing every day. According to Gartner, the cloud shift will affect over $1.3 trillion in IT spending by 2022....
Citrix vs. VMware VDI
Blog Citrix vs. VMware VDI April 19 , 2022 10 mins 22 seconds Author: Haziqa Sajid If the past few years are a testament to anything, it’s the fact that desktop virtualization is here to stay. This is evident from statistics that reflect year-on-year growth for...
What’s the best VPN alternative for remote access work?
Blog What's the best VPN alternative for remote access work? April 04, 2022 11 mins 19 seconds Author: Kavita Verma VPNs are virtual private networks designed to enhance the reach of data networks beyond a physical limit. The vast availability and low cost of internet...
How to Predict Your Cloud Migration Costs in 2022
Blog How to Predict Your Cloud Migration Costs in 2022 April 01, 2022 08 mins 42 seconds Author: Frederik Veyrie Cloud migration is the new face of emerging businesses, and it will have a significant impact on those companies' future development. In today's world,...
5 Ways to Fix Virtual Desktop Lagging Issues
Blog 5 Ways to Fix Virtual Desktop Lagging Issues March 22, 2022 08 mins 36 seconds Author: Kavita Verma Virtual desktops are not less than a superpower to the IT Industry. And it comes as no surprise why! Virtual Desktops have become extremely favorable amongst all...
How to Improve Virtual Desktop Performance
Blog How to Improve Virtual Desktop Performance March 16, 2022 05 mins 13 seconds Author: Denis Tumuhaise At a time when more businesses are aiming to minimize computational overhead costs without compromising service quality, the question of how to improve virtual...
What Is a Virtual Desktop? How Does It Work and What Are the Benefits.
Blog What Is a Virtual Desktop? How Does It Work and What Are the Benefits March 16th, 2022 05 mins 32 seconds Author: Gabriel Bujold End-user management and support is presently one of the most resource and time-intensive activities in today’s digital age. As such,...
The True AWS WorkSpace Cost in 2022
Blog The True Cost of AWS WorkSpace in 2022 March 14, 2022 08 mins 57 seconds Author: Haziqa Sajid The emergence of Desktop-as-a-Service (DaaS) platforms such as Amazon Workspace has proven highly beneficial in cost reduction. Especially for SMBs, such platforms help...
What Is VDI Desktop, How Does It Work and the Top Benefits Explained
Blog What Is VDI Desktop, How Does It Work and the Top Benefits Explained March 10th, 2022 05 mins 08 seconds Author: Denis Tumuhaise The world has become highly reliant on technology for innovation and productivity. For instance, more workers in different fields and...
Best Enterprise VoIP Solutions in 2022
Blog Best Enterprise VoIP Solutions in 2022 March 8th, 2022 05 mins 31 seconds Author: Haris Khan This modern remote working environment demands organizations and enterprises to be more structured. Enterprises have now molded themselves to adapt to the remote culture,...
Top Windows Remote Desktop Alternative Solutions
Blog Top Windows Remote Desktop Alternative Solutions March 1st, 2022 04 mins 33 seconds Author: Haris Khan Remote access and remote desktops are two integral components of today’s software industry ecosystem. The transition to remote work culture has compelled...
V2 Cloud: a top IT Infrastructure product in G2’s 2022 Best Software Awards
Blog V2 Cloud: a top IT Infrastructure product in G2's 2022 Best Software Awards Feb 23th, 2022 Less than a minute Author: Gabriel Bujold V2 Cloud is excited to announce that we've been included in G2's 2022 Best Software Awards for best IT infrastructure products! We...
What is Desktop as a Service (DaaS)?
Blog What is Desktop as a Service (DaaS)? Feb 23rd, 2022 05 mins 33 seconds Author: Gabriel Bujold With the new workplace mobility trend, employees and contractors require quick resource access anywhere, anytime, and from any device. However, many businesses are...
Different Deployment Models of Cloud Computing in 2022
Blog Different Deployment Models of Cloud Computing in 2022 Feb 23, 2021 (Updated in Jan 2022) 05 mins 30 seconds Author: Frederik Veyrie Table of Contents - What is Cloud Computing? - How your Business Can Gain From Using It? - Cloud Computing Deployment Models -...
Virtualization Vs Cloud Computing: The Key Differences
Blog Virtualization Vs Cloud Computing: How To Easily Differentiate Both Feb 20th, 2022 10 mins 54 seconds Author: Grace Sweeney Table of Contents - What is virtualization? - Characteristics of virtualization - Use cases and examples of virtualization - What is cloud...
Top Team Tools for Best Remote Management in 2022
Blog Top Team Tools for Best Remote Management in 2022 Feruary 17th 2022 05 mins 33 seconds Author: Haris Khan Project management and team collaboration are two of the most crucial aspects involved in successfully delivering a team project. These tasks become even...
10 Actions to Secure Your RDP from Mitm Attacks
Blog 10 Actions to Secure Your RDP from MitM Attacks Feb 16, 2022 3 mins Author: Frederik Veyrie Table of Contents - Types of RDP Attacks - How secure is RDP? - Secure Your RDP from Attacks - Remote Desktop Protocol Vulnerability - 10 Steps to Secure your RDP from...
VDI or Laptop? What Is Best for Hybrid Workers?
Blog VDI or Laptop? What Is Best for Hybrid Workers? February 10th, 2022 05 mins 04 seconds Author: Frederik Veyrie The electronics supply chain crisis has amplified the scarcity of laptops and other computing equipment due to semiconductor chip shortages. Pressured...
4 Email Monitoring Tools You Should Use in 2022
Blog 4 Email Monitoring Tools You Should Use in 2022 February 07th, 2022 05 mins 33 seconds Author:Haris Khan As remote work continues to become the new norm for organizations and businesses, the importance of effective employee monitoring has increased tenfolds. With...
10 Best Practices for Remote Work Access Security
Blog 10 Best Practices for Remote Work Access Security Feb, 3rd, 2022 05 mins 33 seconds Author: Haris Khan Remote work is the new normal for IT teams around the globe, and there is no surprise as to why remote work is becoming so increasingly popular for...
On-Premise vs Cloud: What Is Best in 2022?
Blog On-Premise vs. Cloud: What Is Best in 2022? February 2nd, 2022 05 mins 12 seconds Author: Denis Tumuhaise The new world order of enterprise IT has heralded an increased adoption of cloud infrastructures. Cloud Computing has grown massively in popularity with its...
What Are Managed Cloud Services: Benefits and Solutions
Blog What Are Managed Cloud Services: Benefits and Solutions Jan 26th, 2022 05 mins 07 seconds Author: Frederik Veyrie Cloud services are becoming increasingly popular. However, to integrate public and private cloud storage services, significant adjustments are...
8 Benefits of Using Remote Desktop Services (RDS)
Blog 8 Benefits of Using Remote Desktop Services (RDS) January 24th, 2022 04 mins 42 seconds Author: Denis Tumuhaise Any organization that has ever outsourced IT services has probably worked within the Microsoft environment. If so, chances are that their tech team has...
Advantages and Disadvantages of Cloud Storage in 2022
Blog Advantages and Disadvantages of Cloud Storage in 2022 Jan 22, 2022) 5 mins read Author: Julie Thompson The amount of data that needs to be stored has increased dramatically due to the digital conversion of paper documents and saving files for long periods to...
Application Virtualization – All You Need to Know
Blog Application Virtualization - All You Need to Know Jan 12th, 2022 07 mins 33 seconds Author: Haris Khan What is Application Virtualization? Over the last decade, Application Virtualization technology has emerged as one of the most prominent and useful...
Why VDI-as-a-Service Is the #1 VDI Replacement
Blog Why VDI-as-a-Service Is the #1 VDI Replacement Jan 5th, 2022 05 mins 04 seconds Author: Denis Tumuhaise A virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) involves hosting desktop environments on a centralized server and deploying them only at the request of end-users....
VDI vs RDS: Which One Should You Choose
Blog VDI vs RDS: Which One Should You Choose December 22nd, 2021 05 mins 12 seconds Author: Denis Tumuhaise More organizations are inclining towards permanent work-from-home arrangements to ensure business continuity. However, a major challenge they still face is...
Zero Client – What Is It and What Are the Benefits? (+Top 5 Picks)
Blog Zero Client - What Is It and What Are the Benefits? (+Top 5 Picks) Nov, 22th, 2021 05 mins 40 seconds Author: Frederik Veyrie The term ‘zero client’ was first conceived to differentiate thin client devices that lacked an operating system and central configuration...
What Is Desktop Virtualization and How It Can Benefit Your Business
Blog What Is Desktop Virtualization and How It Can Benefit Your Business Nov, 2nd, 2021 05 mins 33 seconds Author: Gabriel Bujold Over the last 25 years, computers have become integral agents of change within corporations, industries, and even classrooms worldwide. A...
Words from our CEO: The Ultimate Way (and only true) To Ransomware Data Recovery
Blog Words from our CEO The Ultimate Way (and only true) To Ransomware Data Recovery Oct 26, 2021 04 mins 26 seconds Author: Mathieu Ferland Businesses are paying an average of $133k to recover from a ransomware, and it’s not only happening to “others”. Everybody is...
What are IT Management Services and How to Find The Right One For Your Business
Blog What are IT Management Services and How to Find The Right One For Your Business Oct 25, 2021 07 mins 58 seconds Author: Vitaly Kuprenko The IT department is always a complex mechanism, the success of which depends on the well-coordinated interaction of various...
Top 10 Best Application Virtualization Software for Businesses
Blog Top 10 Best Application Virtualization Software for Businesses Oct 19, 2021 05 mins 33 seconds Author: Gabriel Bujold The central goal of all businesses in all sectors is to achieve incremental profitability and growth. However, since there is a fundamental...
VDI vs VPN: What Is Your Best Solution for Remote Work?
Blog VDI VS VPN: What Is Your Best Solution for Remote Work? Sep 22, 2021 04 mins 58 seconds Author: Frederik Veyrie Remote work is the future. All organizations need secure remote access, especially since ransomware and malware are targeting more and more companies....
Future Trends in Cloud Computing
Blog Future Trends in Cloud Computing July 14, 2021 06 mins 50 seconds Author: Rebecca DiCioccio "The Cloud" is a term that you may have heard a lot, but you may be unsure about what it means. The cloud encompasses servers that are accessed via the Internet, as well...
What is Cybersecurity Posture and How to Improve It
Blog What is Cybersecurity Posture and How to Improve It? June 29th, 2021 05 mins 57 seconds Author: Jacques Sauve Before we begin discussing such things, we must begin by defining some words; words, after all, have meaning, and it is crucial that we all understand...
How To Develop an Effective IT Strategy For Your Business
Blog How To Develop an Effective IT Strategy For Your Business June 4th, 2021 08 mins 59 seconds Author: Gabe Nelson Table of Contents 1- Align it With Business Objectives 2- Gather Information from the Stakeholders 3- Define IT Scope and Requirements 4- Audit Your...
How to Start a Successful Remote Team with V2 Cloud
Blog How to Start a Successful Remote Team with V2 Cloud April 30th, 2021 01 mins 33 seconds Author: Gabriel Bujold Starting a remote team from scratch can represent a lot of moving parts in your company. And if you never moved to the Cloud...
How To Enhance Cybersecurity on College Campuses
Blog How To Enhance Cybersecurity on College Campuses April 21st, 2021 04 mins 55 seconds Author: Denis Tumuhaise Today’s digitalized world has allowed unprecedented levels of communication and interaction with workers. Being able to collaborate and execute projects...
15 Best Small Business Blogs to Read in 2021
Blog 15 Best Small Business Blogs to Read in 2021 March 17, 2021 06 mins 43 seconds Author: Frederik Veyrie Technology is quickly shifting these days, and staying on top of trends can be exhausting. In fact, 87% of companies think digital will disrupt their industry,...
Use cloud computing to empower your offshore teams
Blog How To Use Cloud Computing To Empower Your Offshore Teams Jan 21, 2021 09 mins 03 seconds Author: Davis Porter Table of Contents - Offshore Team Overview - Types Of Offshore Teams - Advantages Of An Offshore Team - Issues With Offshore/Remote Teams And How They...
10 Remote Collaboration Tools To Boost Your Team
Blog 10 Remote Collaboration Tools That Will Boost Your Remote Team's Productivity December 14, 2021 6 mins, 50 seconds read Author: Denis Tumuhaise Table of Contents - Team Chat & Video Conferencing Alternatives - Document Collaboration Tooling - Project Management...
The V2 Cloud Mobile App
Blog The V2 Cloud Mobile App Feb 04, 2020 2 mins, 34 seconds read Author: Gabriel Bujold Recently, we launched our mobile app on iOS and Android. The goal behind this launch is all about providing a complete virtual desktop experience. Why create a mobile app? We are...
How does Ransomware work?
Blog How Does Ransomware Work? Dec 26, 2021 08 mins 20 seconds Author: Gabriel Bujold What is Ransomware? Whether you’re using the Office PC, your home tablet, or a virtual desktop, ransomware is one of the worst problems that you might have to encounter. Think of a...
What is Virtual Desktop Infrastructure VDI and How it Works
Blog What is VDI and How Does it Work Oct 24, 2021 4 mins, 21 seconds read Author: Gabriel Bujold We are going to take a look at what a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure VDI is and how small business owners can leverage it for better IT and business operations. Most IT...
What is cloud computing and how does it work
Blog What is cloud computing and how does it work Oct 09, 2021 05 mins 40 seconds Author: Gabriel Bujold In this article, we will try to explain what is cloud computing in the simplest terms possible. We won’t use the cloud terminologies that in most cases confuse...
Why Most Small Businesses Move IT Operations To The Cloud
Blog Why Most Small Businesses Move IT Operations To The Cloud Feb 01, 2018 01 mins 30 seconds Author: Gabriel Bujold Instead of deploying an expensive on-premises virtual desktop infrastructure, SMBs are opting for a fully managed cloud WorkSpaces as a Service....