A Case Study and Analysis

Many real estate firms rely on virtual desktop environments to centralize access, security and IT management.

But as organizations grow and technology needs change, those environments can also create challenges involving performance, outages, remote access, connectivity and cost.

This webinar will examine how different IT models work in practice, where traditional virtual desktop environments can create friction, and what real estate firms should consider when evaluating whether their current approach still fits their needs.

What we will cover

During the webinar, we’ll discuss:

• How virtual desktop environments are typically structured and why firms use them
• Where performance and connectivity issues can emerge
• The cost considerations of different IT models
• How security requirements affect technology decisions
• Questions to ask when evaluating whether a current environment still makes sense

A Real-World Case Study

We’ll also examine a real estate organization that was experiencing latency, recurring outages, VPN requirements and high monthly costs within a managed virtual desktop environment.

The discussion will look at the organization’s existing setup, the issues it was encountering, the alternatives considered and the factors that influenced the eventual technology decision.

The organization ultimately transitioned to a different model while maintaining multiple layers of enterprise-level security and reducing monthly technology costs by more than $4,000.

Meet Your Expert:

Jim Dougherty is a Partner in Bennett Thrasher’s Technology Services practice, where he helps real estate firms build more secure, efficient and flexible IT environments. He advises organizations on IT strategy, cybersecurity and technology infrastructure, helping them reduce complexity and ensure their technology supports the way their teams work.