Evolve IP Managed DaaS vs Inara Systems Desktop

Evolve IP Managed DaaS, presented by XTIUM, provides managed virtual desktops for employees accessing work desktops, applications, and data from different places and devices. Deployments can use public, private, or hybrid cloud environments, including Microsoft Azure, AWS, and XTIUM private cloud. Desktop configurations include persistent and non-persistent options, with pooled and session-based resources. A centralized portal offers usage metrics, virtual machine controls, and real-time digital employee experience insights. Listed security capabilities include encrypted sessions, MFA, firewall services, daily backups, and replication to second data centers. XTIUM describes the service as supporting compliance needs in fields such as healthcare and finance and displays PCI, SOC 2, HITRUST, HIPAA, and ISO 27001 certification marks. Private cloud deployments use Citrix or Omnissa Horizon; public cloud DaaS is powered by Microsoft Azure. The service includes 24/7/365 support. A 14-day free trial can be requested through a signup form, and the trial page names Microsoft Teams, Webex, and Zoom among apps to try. Pricing is on request, with options depending on deployment model.

Inara Systems Desktop is a virtual desktop service that hosts email, business data, applications and office packages in UK data centres for remote access. It runs on Citrix in the Inara Cloud, and users can connect over the internet from supported devices. Listed hosted applications include Digita, IRIS, BTC Solution Suite, Moneysoft Payroll Manager, Sage, Intuit QuickBooks, Virtual Cabinet and DocuSoft; MS Office and Exchange Email are optional additions. Customers can install and configure applications and adjust desktop preferences. The provider describes secure UK data centres, SSL encryption, load-balanced replication and daily server snapshots; Granular Backup is optional. Workspace downloads are listed for macOS 10.11 or newer, Windows 10 or newer, Android and iOS 11 or newer, while the FAQ also names Linux. Plans are priced per user per month: Bronze from £29.99, Silver £34.99, Gold £39.99 and Platinum £49.99. Remote and on-site training and a UK service desk are listed.