Digital Workspace Solution

Bring office dynamics into the virtual realm with Digital Workspaces in the cloud

Digital workspaces are a critical component of remote and hybrid work. They bring into the digital realm many real-world dynamics which have so far been exclusive to office spaces. These can be asynchronous communications, real-time document collaboration, whiteboards, project management boards.

What is a Digital Workspace?

A digital workspace is an online environment in which employees can collaborate and create regardless of their physical location or the devices they use. It is a technology framework which brings together applications, data, and secure communications into a single cloud-delivered digital workspace solution. By hosting all components in a cloud environment, employees get access to an end-to-end solution with nothing else than a device and internet connectivity.

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Benefits of Using a Digital Workspace Solution

Digital workspaces solutions bring forward a unique set of benefits such as:

  • Access to a Global Workforce: Rather than having a limited base pool of talent based on a single location, a digital workspace solution can bring together minds from all over the world.
  • Full Audit Trails: Every event in the digital space leaves its own time-stamped footprint. This ensures all actions are recorded such that we can always look back on what happened, and provide evidence where required.
  • Operational Continuity:: Built on enterprise-grade infrastructure, a digital workspace boasts >99% uptime and can be accessed from any device and any place.

Create a Digital Workspace using Deskop-as-a-Service (DaaS)

DaaS are a key enabler for creating Digital Workspaces. They enable remote work and collaboration by hosting applications in a cloud environment, delivering a full desktop experience to employees as-a-service/through a web portal.
Digital Workspace solutions offer benefits such as:

  • Less Physical Hardware: Rather than investing copious amounts of CapEx in depreciated physical assets such as laptops, desktop computers, or other peripherals, company resources can be accessed using lightweight or personal devices.
  • Enhanced Security: Even by connecting through the public internet, digital workspace solution uses virtual private networks to encrypt traffic to and from the cloud infrastructure.
  • Guaranteed Uptime: Digital workspace providers are solely responsible for ensuring 99.95% uptime and employ many disaster recovery and redundancy technologies.
  • Centralized IT: All workspace components, from applications to data and virtual infrastructure are hosted in the cloud and centrally managed by the IT functions, offering greater control and better policy enforcement.
  • Easy Onboarding: The processes of bringing in new employees or contractors can be fully automated, providing access to the resources without having to deal with hardware management.
  • Anywhere, any device: Resources can be accessed regardless of location, through either a laptop, tablet, smartphone, or light Raspberry Pi device.

How DaaS Compares to Other Digital Workspace Solution

Desktop-as-a-ServicePhysical WorkspaceTraditional VDIVPNStandalone Applications

Description
Fully-integrated cloud desktop service hosted by a third-partyThe good old fashioned office with on-premise model infrastructureA centrally managed cloud-based work environmentSecure communications channel for remote accessStandalone applications used on an ad-hoc basis

End-to-end
High
DaaS contains a suite of applications to encourage worker collaboration and seamless remote work
High
Physical workspaces accommodate almost all types of business activities
High
VDI solutions run images with full application suites
Low
Many use cases may not be available due to the limited application features
Low
Offer secure channels, but applications must be hosted and ran independently

Cost
Medium
Digital Workspace solutions can be deployed without upfront investment and easily scaled on-demand with pay-as-you-go model
High
Renting and maintaining spaces comes at a premium cost
High
Traditional VDI typically requires deployment and maintenance of sophisticated server setups
Medium
Without a clear strategy, costs of standalone apps may pile on top of each other
Medium
VPNs vary widely in price depending on vendors and are a cost added on top of the business applications

Security
High
Secure communication channels and adequate access controls ensure enterprise-grade security
Medium
Unauthorized personnel and printed documents are security liabilities
High
VDI environments can only be accessed by users with adequate credentials and authorizations
Medium
Despite a lack of integrations, each application has its own access control modules
High
VPNs extend corporate networks to the end user, encrypting traffic on the public internet

Efficiency
High
Accessible from any location and any device, DaaS are highly efficient digital workspace solutions
Medium
Collaboration comes naturally in a physical workspace, but is inefficient in terms of tracking and logging
High
VDI solutions can be accessed from anywhere and from any device
Low
Collaboration in a digital environment without application integrations is difficult and time consuming
Medium
Without an end-to-end solution, the security benefits of a VPN do not deliver an efficient remote working experience

Required Maintenance
Low
Maintenance typically carried out by digital solution provider
High
Property and physical device maintenance are expensive
High
Image lifecycle and support offered by solution provider
High
Each application must be maintained and updated individually
Low
Solution providers offers ongoing support

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