The adoption of SaaS applications, cloud services, and new ways of working does not always simplify the digital workplace. When each technology introduces its own portal, credentials, and management procedures, greater flexibility can translate into greater complexity for both users and IT departments.
Within the same organization, legacy and SaaS applications, virtual desktops, and resources hosted in on-premises and cloud environments can all coexist. They are all part of the digital workplace, which does not need to be fully virtualized.
Against this backdrop, Virtual Cable identifies four common mistakes that can fragment the workplace experience and make it more difficult to manage.
1. Tying the digital workplace to a specific device
More and more professionals need to access their tools from different devices and locations. Virtualization makes it possible to decouple resources from a specific device and make them available to each user through a common environment.
2. Creating a separate access system for every new technology
Adding an application should not necessarily mean introducing another portal, new credentials, or an additional connection process. A single point of access can bring together applications, virtual desktops, and physical devices, even when they run on different infrastructures.
3. Customizing each workplace manually
Adapting the environment to professionals’ needs does not mean configuring every case individually. Centralized management makes it possible to assign resources and apply policies based on predefined criteria without multiplying administrative tasks.
4. Assuming modernization requires replacing all legacy applications
Many of these solutions remain essential to the business. Virtualization makes it possible to integrate them into a common access environment alongside SaaS applications and cloud resources, without requiring organizations to replace them immediately as their digital workplace evolves.
Centralizing access without fragmenting the digital workplace
In these scenarios, digital workplace virtualization makes it possible to centralize access to applications, desktops, and physical devices, regardless of the device being used or the infrastructure on which they run.
“Digital workplace modernization should not be measured by the number of tools introduced, but by how easily each professional can access them. The goal is to integrate new technologies without passing their complexity on to users or increasing the management burden on IT.”
Javier González, Technical Director at Virtual Cable
UDS Enterprise puts this model into practice by centralizing access to virtual desktops, applications, and remote physical devices. Its open and flexible architecture makes it easier to integrate different technologies and infrastructures across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments within a single management framework.
For users, having their resources available through a single point of access provides a simpler and more consistent experience. For IT, centralized management provides greater visibility and control over resources and the application of corporate policies.
In this way, organizations can evolve their digital workplace and incorporate new technologies without fragmenting access or having to rethink the workplace environment every time something changes.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Digital Workplace
What can fragment the digital workplace experience?
Fragmentation can occur when each application or technology introduces its own portal, credentials, and access and management procedures. This can increase complexity for both users and IT departments.
Does the entire digital workplace need to be virtualized?
No. Legacy and SaaS applications, virtual desktops, physical devices, and resources hosted in on-premises and cloud environments can coexist within the same organization. Virtualization makes it possible to integrate access to these resources without requiring everything to be fully virtualized.
How does a single point of access simplify the digital workplace?
A single point of access can bring together applications, virtual desktops, and physical devices even when they run on different infrastructures, preventing every new technology from requiring another portal, new credentials, or additional connection procedures.
Do legacy applications need to be replaced to modernize the digital workplace?
Not necessarily. Legacy applications that remain essential to the business can be integrated alongside SaaS applications and cloud resources within a common access environment, allowing the digital workplace to evolve without requiring their immediate replacement.
What are the benefits of centralized digital workplace management?
Centralized management makes it possible to assign resources, apply corporate policies, and manage different environments within a common framework. It provides users with a simpler and more consistent experience while giving IT greater visibility and reducing the need to manage each workplace individually.
How does UDS Enterprise help prevent digital workplace fragmentation?
UDS Enterprise is a digital workplace virtualization solution that centralizes access to virtual desktops, applications, and remote physical devices while integrating different technologies and on-premises, cloud, and hybrid infrastructures within a single management framework.
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