Despite the trend of organizations returning to in-person work, the reality is that the vast majority of workers prefer to continue with models that include remote work. Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) is a technology that enables organizations to create digital work environments accessible remotely from any location and any device. In the context of hybrid work models, VDI, along with application virtualization and remote access to physical devices, is crucial for providing workers with flexibility and mobility without compromising security or performance. Additionally, it allows organizations to continue developing the necessary tools to improve the productivity of remote workers and attract top talent to their organizations.
The Virtual Cable team, a leading company in the development of workplace virtualization solutions, has identified the main trends that will shape the VDI landscape in the coming months:
1. Artificial Intelligence and Automation
As expected, artificial intelligence has also impacted VDI, primarily for optimizing resource utilization performance and automating maintenance tasks, deploying updates, and resolving issues, allowing IT departments to focus on other value-added tasks. Its ability to analyze user behavior and preferences will also enable automated configurations, improving both productivity and user experience.
2. Avoiding vendor lock-in with truly flexible solutions
Organizations continue to move away from vendor lock-in in search of solution providers that guarantee flexibility and freedom when deploying and combining different tools that meet their needs. The ideal partner should offer a solution that adapts to the client’s needs and any platform they currently or plan to work with, without losing sight of return on investment and sustainability.
3. Increased focus on security
The number of cyberattacks continues to rise year after year, affecting more organizations. Last year alone, INCIBE managed 83,517 cybersecurity incidents, 24% more than the previous year. In such an environment, organizations must pay special attention to protecting their IT infrastructure, especially at its most vulnerable endpoints, the terminals.
Tools like multifactor authentication (MFA), which requires multiple forms of verification before accessing virtual work environments to prevent identity theft, data encryption, or a Zero Trust approach with granular access control policies and least privilege rules, can help improve IT infrastructure security. Additionally, AI, through machine learning to detect anomalous behavior and potential threats in real-time, can be a great ally for technology departments.
4. Choosing the right partner
Having trusted partners is crucial when undertaking new IT deployments or renewing existing ones. Partners bring new technologies and solutions that keep organizations at the forefront and improve their competitiveness in the market. Besides providing specialized support to effectively address technical challenges and issues, partners are the best travel companions not only for their work capacity but also for their consulting role in advising clients on the solutions that best meet their needs, both now and in the future.
“VDI technology has been a key component of the IT strategy for both public and private organizations for several years,” says Fernando Feliu, Executive Managing Director of Virtual Cable. “Organizations are increasingly aware that they need truly flexible, adaptable, sustainable, and open solutions to work with any platform, without neglecting security, supported by a capable network of partners, and always focused on return on investment.”
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