The evolution of workplace technology from bulky desktop computers to sleek, efficient virtual environments represents more than a technological upgrade—it signifies a revolution in how businesses operate and manage IT resources. This transition to virtualisation is transforming industries by offering flexibility, scalability, and enhanced security.

Traditionally, workplaces were equipped with desktop computers that required significant physical space and maintenance. Each machine hosted its applications, data storage, and operating system, meaning IT teams spent considerable time on maintenance and updates. While effective for their time, desktops posed cost, efficiency, and scalability challenges.

Virtualisation technology emerged as a solution to these challenges, allowing multiple virtual machines (VMs) to run on a single physical hardware system. These VMs can operate different operating systems and applications, making them highly flexible and efficient.

Consider a company that uses resource-intensive design software. Instead of installing it on every desktop, the company can host it on a server and use desktop virtualisation to provide access to all employees. This simplifies software updates and maintenance and allows employees to access the tools they need from any location using any device that connects to the server.