Moving to remote work doesn’t have to be a scary or expensive transition. AWS WorkSpaces offers a simple solution to keep you up and running without the need for additional hardware.
AWS WorkSpaces is a desktop-as-a-service (DaaS) offering that replicates the desktop experience from a web browser. By removing device dependencies, your team has more flexibility for remote work, while giving your organization increased security, scalability, and cost savings.
Due to COVID-19, many companies have an increased demand for remote solutions that can be quickly and securely deployed but are challenged by the high upfront costs and lengthy delays associated with buying a slew of laptops or additional VPN hardware. AWS WorkSpaces gives those advantages while eliminating the need for added hardware purchases.
Here are just a few benefits the tool provides:
- Easy deployment – AWS WorkSpaces provides one-click provisioning of desktops and applications, saving your company time and headaches. Additionally, AWS Workspaces eliminates the need to provide remote VPN hardware such as firewalls.
- Fits into your existing IT footprint – You gain direct access to on-premise services, data, shares, and printers to an on-prem VPN or Direct Connect. The tool also integrates with your on-premise Active Directory (AD) and Group Policy Object (GPO) for user authentication and policy management.
- Customizable – There are multiple client choices, including Android, Chromebook, iPad, Linux macOS, PCoIP Zero Client, Web Access, and Windows. You also have CPU, MEM and GPU options, allowing companies to implement a truly custom installation.
- Cost-efficient – Because AWS Workspaces is cloud-based, you pay only for what you use — no need for a significant upfront investment or long-term commitment.
Below, we’ve created two scenarios that highlight how AWS WorkSpaces can quickly deploy a remote team.
Purchasing Laptops Versus Deploying AWS WorkSpaces
Scenario A: A small- to medium-sized company with no current remote-work solution:
Purchasing Additional VPN Hardware Versus Deploying AWS Workspaces
Scenario: A medium- to large-sized company has a remote-work solution in place. During regular operation, less than half of the workforce is remote. But now, due to the coronavirus, nearly 100 percent of its workforce is remote. As a result, they are experiencing numerous VPN issues and service degradation as utilization grows.
Safely Going Remote in a Matter of Hours
Whether you are looking for an alternative to purchasing more laptops or you need to scale your existing remote-work capabilities, AWS WorkSpaces gives you a secure, scalable, cost-effective solution that you can rapidly deploy.
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