Palo Alto, Calif.-based cloud computing solutions provider Nivio has released Nivio for Business, an integrated platform combining Windows desktops, networked storage, user management, and an app store.
Nivio provides maintenance, security, licensing, and upgrades. Nivio users can access their cloud-based Windows desktop, along with all their files and software, on nearly any device – from iOS and Android tablets and smartphones to Chromebooks, Kindle Fires, and even public or shared computers.
Administrators can use the Nivio control panel interface to add users, set storage permissions, and instantly give staff access to more than 40 software applications and suites like Microsoft Office. The end user just logs in to Nivio to access their Windows computing experience on the device of their choosing.
Mobile and remote access is also a seamless experience. Users simply download a small app to their device or log in to their Nivio account through the HTML 5 web interface to access their fully-functional Windows desktop, files, and full versions of all their software.
Nivio for Business enables SMBs and MSPs to:
- Create virtual Windows desktops on-demand.
- Install Windows with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more on nearly any device via a downloaded application (for iOS, Android, PCs, and Mac) or via the Nivio HTML 5 web interface.
- Rent fully licensed software, including Microsoft Office, as needed for low monthly fees.
- Manage accounts with the administrative control panel interface – create new desktops, provision software, manage storage and permissions, monitor usage, and run reports.
- Store and share files, set access permissions, and add storage via a virtual file server.
- Share files via nDrive, a built-in file sharing and storage functionality that synchronizes files across devices.
- Access Nivio customer support around the clock without added costs.
- Protect data, files, and activities against viruses, malware, and security breaches.
“SMBs are faced with technology problems that are increasingly complex and costly to manage – everything from BYOD and mobile access to dealing with security threats and different versions of different software,” says Nivio CEO Frank Houghton. “Solving these challenges is nearly impossible without a dedicated IT department, and few SMBs have that luxury. Using Nivio, businesses can concentrate on what they do well and leave the rest to us.”
