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American Edition · 2026

The Ultimate Guide to Desktop-as-a-Service

A curated American edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Desktop-as-a-Service (DaaS).

What to know about Desktop-as-a-Service

Desktop-as-a-Service (DaaS) is transforming how organizations deliver and manage virtual desktops by providing cloud-hosted solutions accessible from any device. This model offers enhanced flexibility, security, and scalability, meeting the growing demands of remote and hybrid work environments. DaaS integrates virtualization and cloud technologies to allow seamless access to corporate desktops and applications without the complexity of traditional infrastructure.

Exploring recent stories tagged with DaaS reveals a dynamic landscape where major technology companies and service providers are innovating and collaborating to streamline deployment, improve performance, and bolster security. Readers can learn about significant industry developments such as large government contracts, partnerships between leading cloud and hardware vendors, and advancements in virtual desktop infrastructure tailored for specific regions and sectors. Insights into how DaaS supports remote workforces, facilitates business continuity, and drives IT transformation highlight the practical benefits and evolving opportunities this technology offers.

American Desktop-as-a-Service News

Regional stories with direct local relevance

Recent Desktop-as-a-Service News

10ZiG & Nerdio expand Azure Virtual Desktop tie-up
Workplace

10ZiG & Nerdio expand Azure Virtual Desktop tie-up

10ZiG and Nerdio deepen Azure Virtual Desktop tie-up to cut costs, combining endpoint hardware, RepurpOS and automation for Windows 365 users.

Last week

ControlUp launches DaaS IQ for Azure Virtual Desktop
Workplace

ControlUp launches DaaS IQ for Azure Virtual Desktop

ControlUp unveils DaaS IQ for Azure Virtual Desktop, promising tighter cost controls, automated scaling and simpler management for large estates.

Last month

Kiteworks & Kasm unite to secure sensitive data flows
Data Protection

Kiteworks & Kasm unite to secure sensitive data flows

Kiteworks and Kasm link governed data exchange with isolated workspaces to tighten control of sensitive information across partners.

Fri, 13th Mar 2026

UK outpaces US in desktop-as-a-service adoption, Nerdio finds
Cybersecurity

UK outpaces US in desktop-as-a-service adoption, Nerdio finds

New research by Nerdio reveals the UK has surpassed the US in adopting desktop-as-a-service (DaaS), driven by benefits in cost, flexibility, and sustainability.

Fri, 14th Jun 2024

IGEL partners with Plant-for-the-Planet initiative
Partners

IGEL partners with Plant-for-the-Planet initiative

IGEL partners with Plant-for-the-Planet to support the Trillion Trees campaign, pledging to plant and protect 20,000 trees.

Wed, 22nd Mar 2023

Big Data Exchange launches new workspace initiative across data centers
Customer Experience

Big Data Exchange launches new workspace initiative across data centers

Big Data Exchange (BDx) is set to launch shared Business Continuity Plan (BCP) Workspaces across its data centers.

Thu, 28th Jan 2021

Digital wellness key to superior employee experience - Citrix study
Workplace

Digital wellness key to superior employee experience - Citrix study

Digital wellness reflects the way that workplaces and their employees create an intentional and healthy relationship with workplace technology.

Wed, 19th Feb 2020

Citrix named in top nine work coordination platforms
Employee Experience

Citrix named in top nine work coordination platforms

Citrix has been recognised by Constellation Research as one of the top nine work coordination platforms, aiding digital transformation and productivity.

Mon, 17th Feb 2020

Citrix flaw puts 80,000 companies at risk
Virtualisation

Citrix flaw puts 80,000 companies at risk

A critical Citrix flaw uncovered by Positive Technologies puts 80,000 companies at risk of remote attacks, threatening local networks in 158 countries.

Thu, 26th Dec 2019

Citrix and Palo Alto Networks team up on SD-WAN protection
Software Defined Wide Area Network

Citrix and Palo Alto Networks team up on SD-WAN protection

The collaboration aims to enable easy deployment and management of next-generation firewalls within Citrix SD-WAN.

Thu, 12th Sep 2019

Photo gallery: Revisit Citrix Synergy 2019
Cloud Workspace

Photo gallery: Revisit Citrix Synergy 2019

Surprise special guest Sonequa Martin-Green of Star Trek: Discovery and The Walking Dead officially opened the conference.

Wed, 29th May 2019

IGEL & ControlUp bring analytics to endpoints everywhere
Edge Computing

IGEL & ControlUp bring analytics to endpoints everywhere

IGEL and ControlUp partner to integrate real-time monitoring and analytics into IGEL's edge OS, enhancing endpoint health insights and user experience.

Wed, 22nd May 2019

Was Citrix unaware of its own data breach until the FBI got involved?
Data breach

Was Citrix unaware of its own data breach until the FBI got involved?

Citrix learnt of a data breach only after the FBI alerted them, suspecting international cybercriminals accessed their network using 'password spraying'.

Thu, 14th Mar 2019

Hitachi Vantara announces intelligent maintenance and repair solution
Manufacturing

Hitachi Vantara announces intelligent maintenance and repair solution

The new Lumada Maintenance Insights solutions from Hitachi are aimed at the transportation, manufacturing and energy industries.

Wed, 26th Sep 2018

Global demand for smart meters to skyrocket, but challenges lie ahead
Internet of Things

Global demand for smart meters to skyrocket, but challenges lie ahead

The global smart meter market is set to surge, valued at USD $10.4 billion by 2022, but faces challenges like high costs and regulatory shortcomings.

Thu, 20th Sep 2018

Ingram Micro Cloud teams up with Samsung to bring Microsoft Windows Desktop-as-a-Service
Ingram Micro Cloud

Ingram Micro Cloud teams up with Samsung to bring Microsoft Windows Desktop-as-a-Service

The solution automates the setup of Amazon WorkSpaces and Microsoft Windows Desktop as a Service for Samsung prosumers.

Fri, 6th Oct 2017

Exclusive: The iGel opportunity for local resellers
Distributors

Exclusive: The iGel opportunity for local resellers

iGel has ambitious plans for the local market in the coming six months. Marc Doehnert outlines the plans - and the importance of the channel.

Mon, 20th Mar 2017

How Cloud DC's app virtualisation strategy caught the attention of global vendors
Cloud data center

How Cloud DC's app virtualisation strategy caught the attention of global vendors

Cloud DC is a company that tosses aside the idea that virtualisation has to involve the entire desktop. Instead, it focuses on the applications.

Mon, 16th Jan 2017