Want to Know Community Feedback about Desktop as a Service DaaS 2024-2025 Edition? The 2024-2025 edition of the End User Computing State of the Union report shows a significant shift from traditional on-premises virtual desktops to hybrid and public cloud solutions, especially Desktop as a Service (DaaS).
The report covers (all the credits go to the DAASLIKEAPRO team) research insights on how DaaS is being used and deployed in public and on-premises settings, offering helpful information for organizations considering DaaS options.
The “VDI Like a PRO“, now called “DaaS Like a Pro,” is an independent research organization focused on improving Desktop as a Service (DaaS) technologies. The community drives it and aims to help people understand and advance DaaS solutions.
In this post, you will find all the essential information about the Desktop as a Service (DaaS) Report from the community. This report shares insights and findings that can help you understand DaaS better. More details are explained in detail below.
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What are the Main Reasons for Adopting Desktops as a Service (DaaS)?
The primary driver for DaaS adoption is the rise of remote work. Other important reasons include easier management and faster deployment.
What Percentage of Organizations are Currently Using DaaS?
Over 70% of organizations are using DaaS, and growth is expected to continue despite challenges related to costs and integration.
How Satisfied Are Users with DaaS?
Most users are satisfied with DaaS. They appreciate its flexibility, security, and reliability.
How Do I Access DaaS Like A Pro Report?
You can access the DAASLIKEAPRO-State-of-the-Union-2024-2025.pdf report for free. Let us know what you think about this report/feedback from the community.
NOTE! – This post just shared some glimpses of the report. Please read the full report from the above link.
Desktop as a Service DaaS Report – Realworld Feedback from Community
Desktop as a Service (DaaS) is becoming popular and is expected to grow. This growth is mainly due to the demand for remote work solutions, easier management, and quicker setup. While over 70% of organizations currently use DaaS, cost remains a significant barrier for nearly 20% of respondents, alongside integration and performance challenges.
Most users appreciate the flexibility, security, and reliability that DaaS offers. Microsoft Azure is the preferred choice for public cloud workloads, while VMware ESXi leads on-premises virtualization. Many organizations are exploring hybrid models, and there is a growing emphasis on enhancing the digital employee experience and utilizing AI for automation and security.
Despite some users seeking alternatives due to changes in major platforms like Citrix and VMware, overall satisfaction with DaaS solutions is high, indicating a positive outlook for its continued expansion.
More Details – Desktop as a Service DaaS Report from Community
- Winners of the 2024 Desktop as a Service DaaS Magic Quadrant by Gartner | Microsoft | AWS | Citrix
- Leaders in DaaS Market in 2024: Windows 365 Cloud PC and AVD as per IDC MarketScape Study
- Microsoft AVD Windows 365 Tops The Gartner Magic Quadrant Report
Key Points on Desktop as a Service (DaaS) Adoption
Let’s discuss the Key Points on Desktop as a Service (DaaS) Adoption. The list below will help you to see more details.
NOTE! – Full list is available in the original report linked above!
- Remote work is the top reason for using DaaS (14% of respondents).
- Easy management is a big motivator for DaaS adoption.
- Faster deployment and desktop access are important factors.
- Enhanced security and access from any device are key considerations.
- DaaS is widely used and expected to grow in the coming years.
| Primary challenges for your organization that keep you from adopting and 0ngoing use of DaaS? | Per cent |
|---|---|
| Cost | 19% |
| Intergration with existing infrastructure | 8% |
| User experience for end- users | 7% |
| performance | 6% |
| Lack of control in case of outages/incidents | 6% |
How are Windows OS and Application Installed and Managed in your DaaS Solution
Respondents use different methods to deploy applications and manage system images. The most common method is Microsoft Intune, used by nearly 19% of respondents, followed closely by manual updates. About 13% use FSLogix Application Masking. Custom scripting and Microsoft Configuration Manager each account for around 9% of usage.
NOTE! – Full list is available in the original report linked above!
About 5% of respondents use Azure DevOps and Chocolatey, while Microsoft WDS/MDT and Azure Image Builder are each used by around 4%. Omnissa (VMware) Workspace One UEM and (Ivanti) RES Automation Manager are used the least, under 3%. This highlights the variety of deployment methods respondents use.
| Windows OS and Application Installed and Managed in your DaaS Solution | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Intune | 19% |
| Manual Updates | 18% |
| FSLogix Apps | 13% |
| Custom Scripting | 10% |
| Microsoft Configuration Manager | 9% |
| Res Automation Manager(Ivanti) | 2% |
Monitor and Analyze the Digital Employee Experience DEX
Virtual desktops offer users consistent access to their computing environments via data centers or the cloud, but they face fluctuating demand with varying usage levels. Effective performance monitoring is vital to maintaining a smooth user experience.
Currently, ControlUP leads the market, with 14% of users employing Realtime DX and 10% using Edge DX. Microsoft Intune / Endpoint Analytics has a usage rate of 12%, while Citrix Analytics is utilized by 10% of contributors.
NOTE! – Full list is available in the original report linked above!
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Anoop C Nair has been Microsoft MVP from 2015 onwards for 10 consecutive years! He is a Workplace Solution Architect with more than 22+ years of experience in Workplace technologies. He is also a Blogger, Speaker, and leader of the Local User Group Community. His primary focus is on Device Management technologies like SCCM and Intune. He writes about technologies like Intune, SCCM, Windows, Cloud PC, Windows, Entra, Microsoft Security, Career, etc.