Desktop as a service delivers a complete, secure Windows desktop from the cloud to any device.
Who desktop as a Service (DaaS) is best for
This service is a strong fit for organizations with remote, seasonal or contract workers and those protecting sensitive data. Two proposals that look alike on price can differ sharply in service levels, support and contract flexibility, so the details deserve a careful review.
What to evaluate before you buy
- Application compatibility
- User experience and graphics needs
- Licensing
- Security and backup
How Connectivity Counsel helps
We begin with your requirements rather than a product. Our advisors document your sites and goals, identify which providers can deliver desktop as a Service (DaaS) at your addresses, gather pricing, and present the options in a consistent format. We then support the contract, the installation and any escalation afterward. There is no charge to you for this work.
Providers we represent for desktop as a Service (DaaS)
33 providers in our portfolio list capabilities in this area. They include:
- Effortless Office
- RapidScale
- Ascend Technologies
- Blue Mantis
- Crown Castle (now Zayo)
- Data Canopy
- DataBank
- DYOPATH
- Element Critical
- EPIC iO
- Flexential
- Focus Technology
- Helient
- Impact Networking
- Integris
- ITS
- LightEdge
- Logically
- Lumen
- Managed Solution
- MetTel
- Mindsight
- Ntirety (now 11:11 Systems)
- NTT Cloud
- OTAVA
- Pax8
- Rackspace
- Retarus
- Summit
- Thrive
- TierPoint
- XenTegra
- XTIUM
Related cloud and data center services
- Colocation
- Private and Hybrid Cloud
- Public Cloud Services
- Backup as a Service (BaaS)
- Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS)
Industries that rely on desktop as a Service (DaaS)
Frequently asked questions
What is desktop as a Service (DaaS)?
Desktop as a service delivers a complete, secure Windows desktop from the cloud to any device.
How much does desktop as a Service (DaaS) cost?
Pricing depends on your locations, capacity or user counts, contract term and the provider. Connectivity Counsel gathers quotes from multiple providers for your exact requirements so you can compare real numbers instead of list prices.
How do I choose a provider for desktop as a Service (DaaS)?
Compare providers on application compatibility, user experience and graphics needs and licensing. An independent advisor can run that comparison for you and explain the trade-offs.
How long does it take to implement desktop as a Service (DaaS)?
Timelines range from a few days for cloud and wireless services to several months where network construction is required. We give you a realistic schedule for each option before you sign and track the installation afterward.
Does it cost anything to use Connectivity Counsel for desktop as a Service (DaaS)?
No. Connectivity Counsel does not charge clients for advisory, quoting or ordering support. Providers compensate us when you choose their service, and you pay the provider directly under the provider's own contract and pricing.
Is Connectivity Counsel tied to a single provider?
No. Connectivity Counsel is an independent advisor with a portfolio of more than 230 providers. Recommendations are based on your addresses, requirements, budget and timeline, and we show you competing options side by side.