CLOUD & CYBER
“ AI-powered tools in particular can help IT teams ensure workers are able to access these systems in a seamless and secure manner while working remotely ”
SIMON WILSON CTO , ARUBA UK & I
Most of all , businesses need to remain aware of any new technologies that might emerge . “ The most important thing is to have the right technology and the right set of tools to be agile and flexible - to be able to adapt to changes quickly and efficiently as needed ,” says Christian Aquilina – Director of Program Management , Parallels . “ This means being able to implement remote working solutions without having to build complex IT infrastructures first and being able to easily scale as circumstances change . Virtual Desktop Infrastructure ( VDI ) is a great solution as it enables secure remote working that can be accessed from any device , anywhere , while ensuring a minimal level of IT overhead .”
Of course , with a distributed workforce comes inevitable concerns about security - something VDI itself can remedy . “ A huge benefit of VDI is that it is intrinsically secure and so helps avoid potential cybersecurity threats that might arise from an employee using a home PC for business ,” says Aquilina . “ This is because , no matter what PC is being used – one provided by the employer or a personal one – users connect to their own
90 June 2021