This blog is coauthored by Dan Callahan, Advanced Planner in the Cloud Client Solutions Group (CCSG), Dell Technologies.
In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving digital landscape, businesses constantly seek innovative solutions to enhance productivity, streamline operations and bolster data security. According to The Forrester Tech Tide: End-user Computing, Q1 2023, by Forrester Research Inc., dated January 2023, 55% of infrastructure hardware technology decision-makers report their organization is adopting on-prem VDI. Additionally, 58% report adopting VDI hosted in a cloud and 56% report adopting Desktop aaS.
For businesses of all sizes and verticals, when mulling over the idea of virtualization, look no further than Dell thin clients. Our cloud client workspace solutions offer many benefits that can optimize businesses’ operations, and this blog will explore four critical advantages of Dell thin clients and the transformative impact they can have on your organization.
Enhanced Performance and Productivity
It’s more important than ever to ensure collaboration, no matter where work happens. That’s why we continue to up-level performance. Dell thin clients are designed to deliver the best experience when accessing a virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) from Citrix, VMware or Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktops, ensuring a rich collaborative experience. Further called out in The Forrester Tech Tide: End-user Computing, Q1 2023, by Forrester Research Inc., dated January 2023, “Coupled with growing cloud virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) estates and a focus on the end-user-compute experience, organizations need to adopt tools to improve experience and optimize utilization.”
Our innovative software-first strategy allows us to pair the thin client software our customers love and trust with our industry-leading Latitude, OptiPlex and Precision systems, bringing an elevated sense of connection and collaboration from the device to the software and the ecosystem, ensuring employees can work seamlessly, collaborate efficiently and maximize productivity, ultimately driving business growth.
Simplified IT Management
Dell thin clients significantly benefit IT users with our industry-only hybrid cloud management and simplified IT management tools. With traditional desktops, IT departments face the daunting task of individually updating patching and troubleshooting each device. However, because of powerful tools such as Dell’s Wyse Management Suite (WMS), IT users can enjoy the benefits of a management tool focused on streamlining device management with powerful dynamic device-grouping and rules-based automation features. With Wyse Management Suite Pro in the public cloud, IT administrators can experience the benefits of a Dell-managed console—available when they need it and easily scalable up to a million devices, vastly reducing IT workload and empowering IT teams to focus more on strategic initiatives while minimizing downtime.
Enhanced Data Security
Data security isn’t just a top priority for the financial and healthcare industries; it’s critical for businesses of all sizes and in all verticals. Dell ThinOS is the most secure thin client operating system with a closed architecture. Additionally, Dell thin client solutions with Dell Hybrid Client (DHC) can be configured to restrict access to specific applications or websites, ensuring that sensitive information remains protected. With built-in security features and the ability to quickly implement security policies, IT administrators can confidently have the peace of mind associated with knowing their organization is better protected against data breaches and cyber threats.
Flexibility and Mobility
As stated in The Forrester Tech Tide: End-user Computing, Q1 2023, by Forrester Research Inc., dated January 2023, “As of late 2022, 66% of enterprise leaders have adopted anywhere or hybrid work. Our research indicates that this trend will continue as leaders and employees see the benefits of flexible work models…. In 2023, EUC technologies will continue to play a vital foundational role in enabling organizations to maintain productivity, reduce cybersecurity risks, and serve and retain customers.”
Providing employees with the necessary tools and technologies, such as robust security and flexible management options, to meet the demands of an ever-increasing remote work environment is critical to enhancing productivity and creativity and fostering a culture of trust and autonomy. Take Dell’s Windows 10 IoT Enterprise solution, which includes the abovementioned benefits on desktop, all-in-one or laptop options; it’s easy to see why Dell thin clients empower employees to work from anywhere.
From enhanced performance and productivity to simplified IT management, improved data security and increased flexibility, Dell thin clients empower organizations to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. By embracing this innovative solution, businesses can unlock new efficiency, productivity and security levels, ultimately driving their success in today’s competitive market.
