
Virtual Machine Hosting: What It Is and Why It Matters
If your business runs on apps, software or data – and let’s be honest, whose doesn’t – you’ve probably come across the term virtual machine (VM) hosting. So what is it, exactly? And why does it...

What’s really going on with IT in accountancy firms?
New research from Cloud2Me, found at the Digital Accountancy Show (DAS) and the Festival of Accounting & Bookkeeping (FAB), has revealed some surprising trends around IT setup and cloud...

IRIS Hosting: Built for the Way You Actually Work
If your firm relies on IRIS software to keep things ticking, whether that’s accounts, production, payroll, or tax – then where and how it’s hosted makes a big difference. And if you're still running...

What is Windows Virtual Desktop? A Guide to WVD on Azure
What are virtual desktops for accountants? Virtual desktops, otherwise known as hosted desktops, enable accounting firms to balance the needs of clients and employees by ensuring continuous remote...

Optimising IT security: an essential step for accountants
With the proliferation of remote working and highly sophisticated cyber attacks, all accounting firms today need to demonstrate their commitment to safeguarding sensitive financial data. It pays to...

Desktop anywhere: the ultimate remote solution for accounting firms
Why flexibility is essential for accounting firms in the modern era Once upon a time, flexible working was considered a perk. These days, it’s an expectation. Remote working allows parents and...

What to look for from a Hosted Desktop provider: 5 key considerations
Choosing a hosted desktop provider is a big decision for any business. The right provider will become an extension of your team, helping you work smarter, grow faster, and stay secure. But with so...

How to develop a cloud migration strategy for scalability and security
In the race to grow the customer base with improved products and services, cloud migration can prove a transformative decision. Cloud computing offers seamless internet access to the IT...

Transform workspaces: have your office anywhere, with a Hosted Desktop
Hosted desktop solutions give you the ability to take your office anywhere. From airports to cafés, the sofa to the beach, a cloud-based desktop enables you to cut ties with office-based IT...

Why more accounting practices are switching Hosted Desktop providers
Hosted desktop (also known as virtual desktop) has been a dominant technology within accountancy practices, for over a decade now. Firms have come to enjoy the many benefits the cloud-based service...
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