What is Desktop as a Service? How it can be beneficial for your accounting firm?

​If you are using the advanced computing technology of the modern era then you should feel lucky as the generation before us, were not so lucky.

From taking advantage of the internet to connecting with a person sitting in another corner of the world through video chat, there are tons of gifts given to us in the modern-day era that is being ruled by advanced computing power.

Just a decade ago, no one would have thought that the whole world will be led by virtual computers that will be powered by cloud computing technology. But currently, we are living the reality of virtual computers and one such platform of virtual computer powered by cloud computing is Desktop as a Service or what is more popularly known as DaaS.
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In this blog post, we will not only discuss the different aspects of DaaS but we will also let you know why DaaS is an ideal solution for your accounting firm as well.

What is DaaS?

DaaS or Desktop as a Service is one of the types of virtual computing and it delivers desktops and apps from the cloud computing platform directly to any device or location. You should know that this desktop virtualization solution provisions secure saas along with legacy applications and Windows-based virtual desktops.
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The subscription model in this type of virtual computing is mainly known as the pay-as-you-go model because you don’t need to pay for the whole server power but you only have to pay for what you use. This makes this virtual computing platform easier to scale up or down as per your need. With the help of DaaS, you will be able to easily simplify many of your IT admin tasks of the desktop solutions.

The working of DaaS

The DaaS delivers virtual applications and different types of desktop services through a public or private cloud service. You and your employees can easily access this service with the help of an internet connection with the help of an HTML based web browser or a secure application download to a device like a tablet, desktop, or laptop.

Another important thing that you need to know about the working of DaaS is it is basically a subscription service and it is always multi tenant in nature. This means that the resources of the same cloud server can be offered to many different users but this doesn’t mean that you will have to compromise on the security of your data.
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The VDI (virtual desktop infrastructure) along with the virtual machines that are used to run the desktop operating system is always hosted by a third-party cloud vendor or cloud hosting provider.

Why DaaS is ideal for accounting firms?

​The one thing that most of the accounting firms have started looking for is remote working in order to sustain their business not only for the current time but also for the future. And when it comes down to remote working then nothing is better than DaaS. As discussed above, it is mainly a third-party service that is offered to you by a cloud provider in the form of a virtual desktop. You will just have to let the service providers know your desktop requirements and you will get the virtual desktop as soon as possible.

Here are a few aspects of DaaS that makes it ideal for the modern accounting workforce:-

Cross-platform capability

If you are completely dependent upon a single system in the office, then work also becomes dependent on the well-being of that particular system. But what will happen when the system will crash or the operating system gets corrupted? Well, in such situations, you will have no other option than pausing your accounting operation.
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But with the help of DaaS, you will get multi-device capabilities. This means that you will not have to stay dependent on a particular system for carrying on your accounting operation as you will be able to even work from your mobile device.

Quick Onboarding

​All the accounting firms out there never wish to invest in infrastructure since they want their IT environment to be standardized and they also want their IT strategy to support fast growth along with unpredictable cycles. Owning a DaaS means quick onboarding without the need of investing in costly infrastructure which slows down the overall process.

Global access

​Another advantage that makes DaaS perfect for accounting firms is anywhere, anytime access. As an accounting firm owner, you will never wish the services of your firm to get limited to the regular 9 to 5 office hours but at the same time, you can’t make your employees sit in the office round the clock. Well, in such situations, DaaS can act as your savior since it allows you to access the accounting software from any corner of the world, even while on the go.

Data protection

The one thing that an accounting firm has to be really concerned about is data protection and there can be nothing better than DaaS for keeping the data 360 degree safe. When you choose DaaS, it becomes the responsibility of the service provider to provide you bank-level security and if you will be working with a reputed cloud hosting provider then you will not have to worry about the security layers on the cloud.
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The adoption of DaaS in the market and its growth rate might look magical but not after you go through the advantages offered by one of the most advanced and powerful virtual computing solutions. And the advantages of DaaS makes it perfect for an accounting firm as well. So, if you want to streamline the operation of your accounting firm then switch to DaaS.