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With the prevalence of remote and hybrid work, many firms have implemented a bring your own device (BYOD) policy. 

In today’s fast-paced business environment, having access to your applications and data from outside the office is a must. 

Employees often work remotely from multiple locations, including their homes, and must be able to solve an unexpected client emergency or handle other business-critical issues from anywhere.

One popular way to work from outside the office is a remote desktop access solution where a third-party service or operating system feature allows users to see and interact with their desktop from anywhere as if they were on-site. 

However, remote access is not without its challenges. Here are some of the top challenges faced by people who rely on remote access solutions and how to overcome them.

To thrive in an increasingly competitive world, law firms need IT that will support their ability to provide excellent client service. A firm’s IT system must strategically align with operations and enable attorneys and staff to work efficiently, productively, and securely, whether on-site or at a remote location. Desktop as a Service (DaaS), checks all of these boxes, allowing a law firm to realize multiple benefits.

The traditional law firm office with desktop computers and bulky on-premise servers is no longer optimal for a hybrid or remote work environment. To thrive today, law firms need IT systems enabling attorneys and staff to perform all their tasks efficiently, productively, and securely whether they are in the office or working from home, court, a client’s office, or even on the go. Remote desktop solutions, which allow users to access their desktop computer from any location, were developed to help support a flexible workplace. However, for the reasons enumerated below, Desktop as a Service (DaaS) is a far superior option for law firms.

As we bid farewell to 2023 and set our sights on the horizon of 2024, I find it essential to reflect on our journey and how we’ve developed our cloud and IT services. 2023 was marked by challenges, growth, and strategic adaptations. Let's delve into the highlights and glimpse at what lies ahead.

Desktop as a Service (DaaS) is growing exponentially. Worldwide, the DaaS market is expected to swell from $4.9 billion in 2022 to $18.7 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 21% over the next decade, according to a 2023 report by Custom Market Insights. Companies of all sizes and across all industries are adopting DaaS solutions for multiple reasons, including enhanced flexibility and ease of use, superior security, lower capital expenditures, and instant scalability.  

In the wake of the pandemic, many companies are decreasing their office footprint. According to a survey published in May 2023 by real estate firm CBRE, 44% of companies have reduced their real estate space over the last three years, and 53% plan space reductions in the next three years, citing the increase in hybrid work, inefficiencies in their portfolio, and a desire to cut costs. For many companies, downsizing their offices also means downsizing their IT infrastructure but without losing access, functionality, or compromising on security. All this is possible with the transition to cloud technologies and DaaS (Desktop as a Service) in particular.

For many firms, adding headcount means shopping for new computers. Depending on your needs, you may pay anywhere from $400 for a basic desktop with limited storage space to $3,500 for a high-quality PC with a large hard drive but the shopping doesn’t stop there. Growing firms need incremental server storage upgrades, and every few years, PCs and servers become antiquated and must be replaced. But there is an alternative: By moving to the cloud, your firm could avoid ever having to buy another PC.

In October 2023, Microsoft Server 2012 will reach end of life (EOL) for extended support, which will leave your applications and infrastructure vulnerable. If you’re still running Microsoft Server 2012, you have a decision to make – and soon!