Email is something most of us use on a daily basis (both in business and in our personal lives). Despite the huge growth in social media consumption, email is still one of the main Internet-based activities (along with using a search engine); more than 60% of Internet users send or read an email on a typical day.

Email is an effective communication tool for many businesses. It allows employees of an organization to relay basic information quickly. With one click, a business owner or CEO can send out a memo to the whole company. It can also be used to get a message out to your customers. A company can quickly alert clients to upcoming events or changes in the company or its services. It can also be a great asset for the marketing team. Unlike other forms of marketing, email marketing is inexpensive and allows customers to easily share what they find interesting with friends.

While email services such as Gmail, Hotmail and Yahoo! Mail are great for personal use, they are not good options for a professional setting. Having a corporate email address is important for your business because it makes you look credible. Anyone can open an email account with the aforementioned services, so people tend to be more wary of business emails using those sites. That said, it is often difficult for businesses, particularly SMBs, to maintain their own email system on-site. Between the investments in equipment, hiring someone to maintain the system and software applications like spam blockers, creating and running an email system can be quite expensive. That is where email hosting comes in. With off-site email hosting, you don’t have to worry about expensive equipment and software. Some other benefits your company may see when using an email hosting service include:

• Offsite backups- Since your emails are hosted and stored offsite, your important emails will not be lost if your hardware crashes.
• Security- Hosting your emails offsite can lead to greater technological security. With email hosting services, you are often provided with a filter that makes it easier to catch potential threats such as spam, malware or hacking.
• Storage space- Hosted email services generally offer businesses flexible storage capacities based on your business’ needs and storage demands.

At onthenetOffice, we offer hosted email solutions to our clients using the latest cloud technology. With onthenet Mail, you can access your important business emails from wherever you are and on any device. We also offer SPAM and virus protection features, so you can read your emails without worry. Like the other services we offer, email hosting is available for a low, fixed price.

Tablet use has caught on quickly: it took less than two years for the tablet to reach 40 million American users, while it took seven years for smartphones. According to a report from Forrester Research, tablet sales are expected to drastically increase (going from 56 million in 2011 to a projected 375 million in 2016) and will largely displace personal computers.

There are a lot of differing views on the definition of a tablet. Some industry experts say a tablet is any device with a touch screen, while others say users should be able to write on it with a pen. Some consider the size of the screen to be a determining factor: it should be smaller than a computer but bigger than a cell phone. According to Mashable, a tablet is “a mobile computer, larger than a mobile phone or personal digital assistant, integrated into a flat touch screen and primarily operated by touching the screen rather than using a physical keyboard. It often uses an onscreen virtual keyboard, a passive stylus pen, or a digital pen.”

Given that there are a lot of definitions pertaining to tablets, you can just imagine how many models are out there for you to choose from. Some of the most popular tablets available right now are (in no particular order):

• Apple iPad- Apple launched its third generation iPad earlier this year. Features include: retina display (allowing for increased readability), 4G LTE wireless technology and access to some of the most popular apps available. For more information visit the Apple iPad site.
• Sony Tablet S- Sony’s first tablet was released in 2011. It is an Android-based device that can act as a universal remote and allows users to rent or buy movies from Sony Entertainment Network. For more information, visit Sony’s website.
• Samsung Galaxy Tab- Samsung offers a wide variety of tablets, including its newest addition, the 10.1. To compare models, check out the Samsung Galaxy Tab page.

There are numerous other devices out there. It’s just a matter of finding out what each device offers your business and determining which suits your needs best.

Cloud computing has, and will continue to, have a huge effect on tablet use, and vice versa. With the increasing popularity of the tablet, it was just a matter of time before its use permeated the corporate arena; because of that fact, many companies are realizing the value of cloud technology. The tablet is being used in a wide variety of fields from education to retail to healthcare, and just about every industry in between.

One of the great things about the increased usage of cloud technology and tablets is that they make it easy for your data to be anywhere-enabled. You can access the things you need from anywhere so long as there is an Internet connection. At onthenetOffice, we build customized cloud solutions based on your needs. Your unique cloud allows you to access your vital information from any device.

You may have heard the term “big data” and brushed it off as something not applicable to your business. A study conducted by Techaisle revealed, however, that there is an increasing interest in big data and its advantages for SMBs. According to the study, business owners have begun to see the competitive advantages big data offers and are willing to invest in consultants that will help them develop big data insights.

Before we go any further, you should probably be familiar with what the term “big data” means. There are several definitions floating around, but, at its core, big data refers to the copious amounts of data that would “take too much time and cost too much money to load” into a database for analysis. Let’s explain it this way: 90% of the data that exists today was created within the last two years and 2.5 quintillion bytes of data are created every day. It is difficult to analyze all of that. Big data can include anything from photos and videos to Tweets.

Now that you understand the basis of what big data is, it is important to note that it affects everyone, not just large corporations; it will become “a key basis of competition, underpinning waves of productivity growth, innovation, and consumer surplus.” Because of that fact, all companies should consider big data an important factor in running their day-to-day operations and will need to leverage strategies to capitalize on that data. By analyzing the data available, you can make well-informed decisions that will benefit your business. It can also help keep you abreast of the topics and ideas pertaining to your industry such as competitor’s promotions and comments on Facebook and Twitter. For example, a company can analyze data and determine which of their products sells best and when; they can even go so far as to link sales data to time, weather or even local events.

Big data also seems to be one of the main contributors to the growth of cloud computing. Cloud technology allows consumers to more easily access the kind of data they need in order to grow their business: “Cloud infrastructure and platforms will play a huge role in accessing, processing, and analyzing such massive amounts of data. This is where cloud-based systems shine.” Some analysts say that how people use big data will determine the “winners and losers in the next wave of cloud computing innovation.”

One major trend in the growing connection between cloud computing and big data is the BDA, or the big data app. According to Raj De Datta, BDA’s are web-based applications that interpret and use big data to bring results to their clients (a good example of a BDA is the networking and recruiting website, LinkedIn). He says that they are an extension of the SaaS cloud model.

Storing and handling a lot of data can be extremely difficult, especially for small businesses. At onthenetOffice, we design cloud solutions that help our customers, with their specific needs and requirements in mind. We know that as your company grows, the amount of data you store and process does as well. Our clouds are highly scalable and allow your infrastructure to grow as your company’s needs grow. With our SMX Speed Technology, you can grow your infrastructure whenever you want, for no upfront fee.

One of the great things about adopting new technology is the fact that it often brings unseen benefits. In the case of the cloud, one of the benefits many business owners and managers have seen is that it allows them to standardize technology practices and use within their organization.

Why Standardize

By now you have probably realized that standardization of businesses practices is important. Chances are that you have some rules of standardization in place already (e.g. how employees are supposed to react to customer complaints, how they are supposed to behave at work, etc.). But have you ever considered technology standards? As with other areas of business, standardizing how your employees handle technology can benefit your company.

Oracle published a paper discussing the benefits of technology standardization for the engineering and construction field, but many can be applied to other businesses and fields as well. Below are some of the benefits that businesses can find when they standardize processes and procedures of using technology.

Efficiency

A standardized environment ensures that each employee is using the most efficient and effective ways when working on and finishing a project.

Visibility

Standardization allows all involved parties to know where the project stands. It ensures that project information is up-to-date and can be access by contributors at any time, no matter where they are.

Collaboration and Communication

Through standardization, those in charge can define the processes and procedures that they want their employees to follow, thus reducing errors, improving work practices and accelerating the process of moving from start to finish.

Compliance

It allows companies to streamline the way they store and manage documents, as well as set a precedent for uniform processes that enable greater control and monitoring.

Standardization Through the Cloud

One major advantage of the cloud is that it has allowed companies a means to standardize how their employees utilize technology. A lack of standardization leads to the use of “distinct, yet functionally redundant, systems and applications” within many organizations. This makes it difficult for IT providers to respond to system problems or a change in company needs.

Within an organization, different divisions may use applications for the same general purpose, but use it differently and with slight differences in configuration. According Amrhein, each team thinks their way is best; the reality is, however, that those ways are not necessarily better. In fact, these different tactics usually cost the company more money when it comes to managing these differences. He goes on to say that cloud technology can help organizations foster meaningful standardization through ready-to-deploy units of work such as images, templates and patterns. It allows businesses to: increase productivity, decrease the need for highly specialized skills and reduce management cost.

Your company can standardize its technology use by employing onthenetOffice’s customized cloud solutions. Our team of experts designs, builds and maintains a cloud that is designed around your specific needs.

Cloud technology can benefit just about any industry you can think of. More than likely this includes yours. Many industries, ranging from trucking to financial to education, have seen the advantages of moving to cloud computing. Several of the services available with cloud adoption (e.g. the ability to access your desktop any time, decreased downtime and better security) have helped companies within these industries. Today’s post will detail how cloud technology has benefited businesses within some of these industries.

Health Care Industry

Ken Terry says that the question in health care about the adoption of cloud technology is not if, but when. Cloud technology offers the health care sector numerous benefits. It allows health care providers to ensure that they are in compliance with various laws and regulations. Accenture lists several areas in which the cloud will benefit those in the field (including both health care providers and their patients).

• Data security- While many physicians cite security concerns as a main deterrent, the cloud is actually quite safe.  Not only do cloud providers offer a guaranteed level of security based on industry requirements, a centralized way of handling patient data allows for improved protection.
• Improved quality of care- In a previous post we mentioned how billions of dollars’ worth of incentives are being offered to those who show “meaningful use” of Electronic Health Records (EHRs). These EHRs allow for easier exchange of data between providers.
• Reduced costs- Cloud technology offers health care professionals the opportunity to outsource software hosting, maintenance and support. This outsourcing allows for a reduced cost in terms of IT.
• Increased access- As more health care providers move toward the cloud, more parties will have access to the information they need to make informed decisions.

Financial Services Industry

A change in perception has led many in the financial services industry to embrace the cloud. Many companies are more comfortable with having their data stored on a cloud, especially since it offers them many of the same benefits it offers those in the health care industry. Small businesses in this industry, such as credit unions, have realized that the cloud allows them to protect their data and meet the needs of their clients at much lower costs than traditional infrastructures. Another major benefit of cloud technology is disaster recovery: valuable financial data is protected from disasters because data is stored off-site.

Legal Industry

Attorneys in a wide variety of practices can benefit from employing cloud technology. Flexible access is a main draw for many in the legal field. Cloud solutions allow them to access the data they need from anywhere: home, office or the courthouse. It also allows attorneys to stay up-to-date with the latest legal information since data is centralized. And since legal information is highly sensitive, the fact that the cloud allows for increased security is a huge draw. According to Olivier Tallieu, “A cloud-based document management system always stays up to date and thus does away with liability.”

Government Sectors

Another sector that has seen the benefits of cloud technology is the government. As we discussed in our previous blog, government agencies are required to consider the cloud as the first option when it comes to technology solutions. The author of the document, advocating the use of cloud technology in government stated, that cloud computing would allow it to shift how they serve the people.

At onthenetOffice, we have a proven track record in helping businesses in these areas, as well as more than 20 others. We are proud to offer customized cloud solutions tailored to your business and your industry. Contact us to hear about how we can help your organization no matter what field you are in.

By now you have probably heard a lot of statistics about how companies, both small and large, are utilizing cloud technology to grow their business. But what you may not know is that 48% of U.S. government agencies have moved one or more workflows to the cloud. This shift has come in the wake of the federal government’s “cloud first” policy, which requires those agencies to consider and evaluate cloud computing options before making any new IT investments.

The Office of Management and Budget first announced its intent to pursue cloud computing in November 2010 as part of the 2012 budget process. According to the release, the plan’s goal was to consolidate more than 2,000 government data centers would save money, increase security and improve performance. In December of that year, the agency released its “25 Point Implementation Plan to Reform Federal Information Technology Management,” a document outlining an IT plan that would help the government serve the American people. The move to cloud computing was one of the steps in accomplishing the goal of “Achieving Operational Efficiency.” The document stated that “When evaluating options for new IT deployments, OMB will require that agencies default to cloud-based solutions whenever a secure, reliable, cost-effective cloud option exists” and that the agency would set up government-wide computing platforms necessary to complete the shift. It charged the NIST with facilitating and leading the development of standards for the plan.

In February 2011, then U.S. Chief Information Officer Vivek Kundra published the “Federal Cloud Computing Strategies” document. Kundra stated that approximately $20 billion of the government’s $80 billion IT budget could be allocated to migrating to cloud technology. That may sound like a lot of money, but Kundra was confident that the benefits for government agencies would be worth the cost. Below are some of the benefits of the cloud that you may also see as a business owner:

• Better utilization of assets- Kundra points out a survey that found many agencies were not fully utilizing the storage capacity available to them. Since cloud computing allows IT infrastructures to be shared, data centers can be consolidated by “shifting workloads and applications to infrastructures owned and operated by third parties.” Cloud computing also allows for flexibility during peak times and slower times. Better utilization reduces the need to drastically increase capacity.
• Innovation- According to the document, cloud computing enables innovation. It would allow the Federal Government to creatively use its IT investments and easily adopt innovations from private sectors. It also allows employees to take advantage of the newest technologies, like tablets and smart phones.
• Reducing risk- The cloud allows the government (and businesses) to conceive, develop and test new projects and ideas with less investment.

At the conclusion of the document, Kundra makes an interesting statement endorsing cloud computing:

“Cloud computing will enable a fundamental shift in how we serve the American people. Citizens empowered to see their homes’ electricity use in real-time will be able to make more intelligent consumption choices. Citizens able to access their health records electronically will be able to easily share them with doctors and providers, and thus improve their healthcare. Citizens able to create and share performance dashboards will be able to shine a light on the government’s performance as easily as they create and share YouTube videos today.”

So, where does the government stand now in terms of its migration process? According to PCWorld, experts say that the government is slowly moving toward the cloud but still has quite a ways to go. Even so, the fact that the government wants cloud technology to be the first option in IT solutions shows that they are confident in the utility and benefits of cloud computing.

At onthenetOffice, we offer our clients customized cloud solutions. Your business can reap the many benefits of cloud computing for a low, flat rate.

As a small business owner, you understand that in order to remain relevant in today’s world, you need to employ technology. You may have seen some of the statistics that predict that rapid growth and utilization of the cloud- like Gartner’s prediction that 60% of workloads will be virtualized by 2013 and CRN’s prediction that SMB spending on cloud computing will hit $100 billion by 2014. But you are still a little reluctant about cloud technology. You might be wondering if the cloud is of any real use to your business and if there is any value to the newest technology craze.

You may think that the only reason many businesses have chosen to use cloud technology is the fact that it is cost effective, since the company does not have to design and maintain their own servers. And while the money-saving aspect of the cloud is a great advantage for many businesses, it is not the only reason cloud technology has exploded the way it has. A recent article from Forbes is just one of many that have espoused the eminent practicality of the cloud. According to the article’s author, cloud technology is no longer just a way to reduce technology costs; he postulates that the cloud, if used strategically, could be of great value to businesses that employ it. He says that business owners must regard the technology as a means to build new business models and offer new services for their customers. The cloud offers companies a way to be more flexible in the services they offer and in their day-to-day operations. Savitz said that there are four “lenses” that can help business owners develop and sharpen their strategies:

1. Cloud-enabled IT transformation
2. Transforming internal business operations
3. Innovate around new products and services
4. Energize broader and more diverse channels and communities

According to Savitz, using these lenses is a good starting point for businesses to begin rethinking how the cloud can enhance their business.

A report by Accenture found that using the cloud can help your business win customers, interact with clients and gain entry into new markets. According to their research, 61% of executives said they intended to use the cloud at their business in order to develop products and services they could not previously offer, while 40% said they felt the cloud was a great tool for innovation. The cloud also allows companies to actively and easily engage their customers; for example, the coffee company Starbucks has used social networks to connect customers and the franchise for many years. Lastly, Accenture found that cloud technology allowed companies to expand into new markets. “The speed, scale, cost and accessibility of cloud-based applications makes them a solution for providing back-office applications” that helps businesses grow and expand.

With all the excitement surrounding cloud technology, it is easy to overlook the long-term benefits it may hold for your business and concentrate on the immediate effects or drawbacks.  At onthenetOffice, we know that the cloud offers a great opportunity for your business to grow, so we work with you to design and maintain private or hybrid clouds that are tailored to your needs. Our customizable clouds afford you all the benefits of cloud ownership without the headache of maintaining them. You can instead concentrate on expanding and growing your business.

In a previous post, we discussed the pros and cons of both public and private clouds. According to Gartner, the growing preference in cloud computing is the hybrid cloud. The NIST defines a hybrid cloud as “a composition of two or more distinct cloud infrastructures (private, community, or public) that remain unique entities, but are bound together by standardized or proprietary technology that enables data and application portability.” With a hybrid cloud, a single cloud is made up of multiple platforms that can be accessed as they are needed; an organization can choose to run some applications on a public cloud, while placing others (usually those dealing with sensitive information) on a private cloud. Hybrid clouds offer users the benefits of both types of clouds: the cost and scalability of public clouds, along with the security and control of private clouds.

Cost and scalability

The two main advantages of the public cloud are that it is inexpensive allows users to quickly scale their data. The public cloud holds an edge over the private cloud in that it tends to utilize a pay-as-you-go model, which is cost-effective for many businesses. The hybrid cloud reduces the amount of money a company invests, compared to a private cloud, since some resources are hosted on a pay-as-you-go basis. And since the hybrid cloud allows maintenance of the infrastructure to be outsourced, companies do not have to worry about hiring and paying for an internal IT person. In addition to holding the edge in terms of cost, public clouds are also easier and quicker to scale than private clouds. Scalability allows users to grow or shrink their cloud as their needs change. Since public and hybrid clouds are more easily accessible, it is easier to scale them to your needs.

Security and control

One of the main advantages of private clouds is that they are more secure than those that are public. Hybrid clouds are more secure than their purely public counterparts because they allow Business owners to pick and choose what information they place on the public cloud, while still protecting sensitive data by placing it on the private cloud. The hybrid cloud also gives users a higher level of control. It is virtually impossible to control what content shows up on public clouds that are accessed by other tenants, but with hybrid and public clouds, you have control over what people can see; if you don’t want the public to see or access certain information, you can store it on the private cloud.

The hybrid cloud offers businesses the greatest flexibility: it gives them the ability to pick and choose what aspects of each cloud they want to use and when they want to use it. According to one study, hybrid clouds will see the largest growth in cloud computing: from 13% to 43% by the year 2015. Whether you are looking for a hybrid or a private cloud, onthenetOffice can design, build, and manage a cloud solution based on your company’s needs.

The days of stressing out because you left your big presentation on your work computer or because your hard drive crashed, losing all the work you put into that major report, are over. Thanks to onthenetOffice’s desktop virtualization, you can access your desktop from anywhere, on any device. The use of virtual desktops is rapidly growing, and it is predicted that there will be an 8-10% market penetration by the year 2015. Gartner predicts that, by the year 2014, the desire of employees to use their own devices for work purposes will make it necessary for companies to support corporate applications on employee-owned computers and cellphones. When considering desktop hosting as an option for your SMB, you should familiarize yourself with some of the terms used when referencing the topic, as well as the benefits of VDI, so that you make informed decisions.

Definitions

Unless you are an IT person or are just really into technology, there may be a lot of terms you are unfamiliar with when it comes to cloud computing and desktop virtualization. Below are two important terms you should be familiar with when you consider moving your SMB to a virtual desktop.

• Desktop Virtualization- Using software to separate operating systems, applications, and other data from a physical source.
• VDI- An acronym that stands Virtual Desktop Infrastructure. It is one of the forms of desktop virtualization available. It involves “running a user desktop inside a virtual machine that lives on a server in the datacenter.” It remains centrally managed but allows for customized desktops for individual users.

Benefits

A virtual desktop provides its users with several benefits.

• Virtual desktops are cost-effective. They allow for a centralized way of managing a large number of computers: upgrades can be conducted quickly and efficiently and new computers can be installed quickly. This means businesses can focus on their customers rather than IT issues, an aspect that is especially beneficial to SMBs that don’t have an IT person on-site.
• VDIs also allow for increased mobility. Now that smart phones and tablets play a major role in daily business, it is essential that employees can access their data from multiple sources. Since desktop virtualization allows data and applications to be centrally located, users can switch back and forth between various devices.
• Virtualized desktops are extremely secure. They are generally located behind firewalls and the connected devices don’t contain any local data. They are also protected by filters that seek out viruses and other threats.

onthenetOffice’s VDI

onthenetOffie is proud to partner with Citrix to bring our customers hosted desktops that are both fast and secure. Citrix’s VDI-in-a-Box is a streamlined VDI. This revolutionary technology consolidates several aspects of traditional VDIs into a single appliance. At onthenetOffice, we bring you all the benefits of the VDI-in-a-Box for a great price: our virtual desktops start at just $1 a day. And you can stop worrying about time; we can have your network built up in less than two hours.

When you sign up for onthenetOffice’s services, you can enjoy benefits such as the ability to access and edit your documents from any device, no matter where you are; the peace of mind that your data is secure and monitored at our data centers; and the knowledge that our experts are there to help you with any possible problems that may arise, 365 days a year.

From the looks of it, cloud computing is here to stay. Several studies predict that cloud-use will increase dramatically over the next few years. For SMB owners, the cloud realm can be overwhelming. There are a lot of things to consider when moving your company to a cloud system. In a previous post, we briefly introduced you to the various types of clouds available to you: public, private and hybrid. In today’s post, we will give you an in-depth look at public and private clouds, including some pros and cons of each, in order to give you a better understanding of why onthenetOffice’s cloud system is a good solution for your business.

Public clouds

Public clouds, like Facebook and Google, are owned by the provider and made available to the general public through a server.  According to the National Institute of Science and Technology (NIST), a public cloud “may be owned, managed, and operated by a business, academic, or government organization, or some combination of them.” Multiple tenants can access this type of cloud since you are sharing infrastructure with other people. The following is a list of the major pros and cons of public clouds (although this should not be taken as an exhaustive list of either):

Pros

• Cost: There are several cost benefits that come with using a public cloud. Public clouds are generally free or available as pay-as-you-go services; you pay hourly for the resources you use.
• Accessibility: Since the infrastructure of public clouds is shared, information is easily accessible. This is particularly advantageous to organizations that wish to get their information out to the public quickly and easily. Readily-available tools make it easier to develop, launch, and promote new services.
• Increased utility: Since they are easily accessible, public clouds have a wide range of uses and can be utilized for numerous activities.

Cons

• Security: One of the main drawbacks of a public cloud is a lack of security. Because systems are shared, it is easy for people outside of your organization to access your information. Some sites are vulnerable to attacks, thereby making your company vulnerable by extension. Backups and other security measures are not consistent across the board, so the user is responsible for ensuring their data is not completely lost if the cloud is attacked.
• Limited customization: The purpose of public clouds is utility; they are meant to be used by a broad range of people doing a broad range of things. Some companies have specific needs and wants; public clouds are not customized to your company’s individual needs since they are meant to be utilized by the general public.

Private clouds

Private clouds are managed by a third-party organization and tailored for a specific client, based on their needs. According to the NIST, private clouds “may be owned, managed, and operated by the organization, a third party, or some combination of them, and it may exist on or off premises.” Access to individual clouds is limited to the organization it is designed for and to anyone else they choose to whom they choose to grant access.  One report showed that 41% of executives would prefer a private cloud. Like the public cloud, there are pros and cons to this type of cloud computing.

Pros

• Security: There is an increased level of security since private clouds can only be accessed by designated people. This is of great importance if your business handles or deals with sensitive information (e.g. healthcare or government agencies).
• Control and flexibility: You have the ability to control what your cloud looks like and how it is used. Customers using this type of cloud have control and ownership of the cloud even if it is implemented by a third-party.
• Ease: You don’t have to worry about maintaining a system; it is taken care of by the company you hired.

Cons

• Cost: Since private clouds are created and designed for a specific corporation, there is an associated cost with designing and maintaining them.
• Time: Private clouds take more time to implement (but once they are created, there is little to no difference in speed of processing).

onthenetOffice offers the best of both worlds:

• Low cost: onthenetOffice knows that as an SMB, every dollar counts. That’s why we are proud to offer services that start at just $1/day. For a flat monthly fee you get access to your private cloud from any device, anywhere in the world. Disaster backup and recovery are also included in this low cost, and we guarantee that there will be no unpredictable fees tacked onto your account.
• Security: We pride ourselves in our multi-level security system, designed to deliver the highest levels of protection to our customers. In order to further protect your system, we have developed our 4-D Security system, which includes:
  • Physical & environmental security
  • Operational security
  • Backup & disaster recovery
  • Logical & system security
  • Customization: Our services are customizable, based on your business needs. Our team of experts takes your business into account when designing your private cloud and develops it to your specifications.
  • Access: Since you probably don’t live at your office, onthenetOffice allows its users to access their information from anywhere in the world, instantly and securely.
  • Speed: Through Kaviza’s “VDI in a box, onthenetOffice can set up your entire network of Virtual Desktops, with multiple servers, in less than two hours.