Virtual Desktops and Biomedical Research: A Match Made in a Lab!

Virtual desktops and biomedical research!  What an exciting pair!  Biomedical research is always looking to the future.  What problems to solve, how to solve them, and a myriad of other challenging questions.  Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) is here to answer the needs of many businesses today, including the biomedical sector.

A VDI solution will help researchers around the world connect and solve the problems of the medical world at a pace never before experienced.  Mobility, scalability, and security will be provided like never before.  Mobility is critical for researchers around the world.  The ability to access their documents from any device in any location around the world will speed their research and ability to solve the challenging questions of today.  Faster and more reliable access to data will allow for researchers to collaborate with each other while away from their offices. 

Scalability is another important factor for research teams.  As projects pick up pace and require more employees, research companies must be able to meet that demand.  VDI solutions allow for new desktops to be added and subtracted within minutes so that new users are up and running in no time, regardless of their location.  By implementing a bring-your-own-device (BYOD) environment, employees can continue working on devices that they already know how to use.  The quick scalability offered by VDI also means that companies will not need to take the time to set up new computers for new employees.  As all the information is hosted in the cloud, the new employee will have access to up to date software and operating systems from the start.

Security is always an issue for anyone using cloud technology.  People worry about theft, hacking, and other forms of loss.  By utilizing a virtual desktop companies can take relief that their data is more secure since no data is stored locally on a device.  If a device is lost, stolen, or hacked there is no risk of data being compromised.  In an industry where being first to market is a constant pressure, biomedical researchers will be able to benefit greatly from this technology and the security that it brings.  Many cloud and VDI providers also offer other security features ranging from anti-virus to filtering services and even include where their servers are housed. 

Mobility, scalability, and security are all major factors for biomedical companies when considering if virtual desktop technology is right for them.  The benefits are huge and could radically change the way research is conducted around the world.  To find out how a virtual desktop can help your company visit www.effortlessoffice.com or email us at cbridge@effortlessoffice.com for more information.