Virtual Workspace-A Workplace Without Boundaries

Virtual Workspace-A Workplace Without Boundaries

Globalization has brought about an expanse to the business organizations. The widespread integration of
technology in the day-to-day operations of the business has removed the boundaries of the traditional
workspace. Information technology now occupies a key role in the business environment. The traditional
workspaces made up of physical boundaries are giving way to workplaces that are technologically
connected and without geographical boundaries. These virtual workplaces allow employees the
freedom to work from any location in a collaborated environment.

Virtual workplace is not necessarily bound by an office cubicle and high-rise buildings but can be
incorporated within the existing infrastructure. The most common method is the use of communication
technology or the Internet to work from an offsite location, in other words telecommuting. Hot desk
environment is method where in the employees are generally working from a client location, which
changes very often. The third method is that of a virtual team, with the team members located in different
geographical location but working on the same project in collaboration with each other.

In this information age, with a rapid technological development and an ever-increasing consumer
demand, a virtual workplace helps international organization offer services to their customers 24/7. This
gives them an advantage in a fiercely competitive business environment. The virtual workplace
streamlines the systems for easily accessibility by both consumers as well as the workforce. This process
not only cuts costs but also increases efficiency, productivity and assists in better communication.

With a mobile workforce concept catching up, the IT organizations face the challenge of providing
them with a secure virtual workspace. A recent study shows nearly one-third of organizations work
force is mobile. The growing population of the mobile workforce confirms its advantages such as:

* Increased productivity, as work is not location centric
* A better balance between the professional and personal lives
* Reduction in infrastructure and overhead costs

However, a comprehensive solution is required to see through the challenges of virtual workplace
implementation.

Desktop virtualization is an innovative approach that helps enterprises and organizations to successfully
meet the challenge. This virtual desktop solution helps multiple users to access their personalized
corporate workspace environment securely from any part of the world. With new devices and media rich
applications such as virtual thin clients, Netbooks, iPads and delivery models such as Software as a
Service and on-demand delivery, the Dynamic Virtual Desktop platform enables to secure and streamline

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the lifecycle of virtual workspaces swiftly and efficiently.

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