You support remote desktop and virtual workstations for developers by sizing them properly for real development work, keeping them fast and secure, and managing access with multi-factor authentication. Done well, engineers get a powerful, consistent machine they can reach from anywhere, while your code and data stay in a controlled, central place rather than scattered across personal devices.
Virtual workstations are a great fit for distributed or security-conscious teams, but only if they are set up for the work. Here’s how to do it right.
1. Sized for development work
Developer workloads are demanding. A virtual workstation has to have the performance to match, or engineers will be frustrated. We size and tune them for real development, so they feel like a capable machine, not a compromise.
2. Fast, reliable access
Because the work happens close to the data, a well-set-up remote desktop can be quick even over an ordinary connection. We manage the environment and connectivity so sessions stay responsive.
3. Code stays central and secure
A big benefit of virtual workstations is that your code and data stay in one controlled, secure place rather than on laptops. That makes a lost device far less of a worry and keeps your IP protected.
4. Access managed with MFA
Access to virtual workstations is protected with MFA and central identity, so only the right people can connect. This keeps a powerful, code-bearing environment safely locked down.
A real example: secure central access for engineers
We supported a software company serving financial trading firms where engineers reached development systems and environments through secure, managed remote access, keeping work central and protected. As one user put it: “Quick, efficient, accurate support.”
For a software, technology or financial trading firm, this is part of managed IT and security that usually costs about £45 to £100 per user per month, scaling with your headcount, your security needs and how much uptime the business depends on.
Why technology and trading firms choose First Stop IT
First Stop IT has supported businesses since 2002, including software and technology companies and firms that serve financial markets. We know the systems these teams depend on: secure VPN and remote access, source control and build pipelines, virtual dev and test environments, Microsoft 365 and Teams, and the security that banks and regulators expect, from multi-factor authentication and endpoint protection to application allowlisting and email security. We work with technology and trading firms in London and across Essex and Hertfordshire. Our credentials include:
- Cyber Essentials Certified
- IASME Cyber Assurance (Gold)
- NCSC Assured Service Provider (Cyber Advisor for Cyber Essentials)
- Microsoft Partner
- Crown Commercial Service Supplier (G-Cloud)
- Quality Principles Certified
We look after more than 2,000 endpoints across 50 companies, we’ve been named a Top 50 UK MSP for three years running, and we support organisations with 10 to 100 employees across Essex, Hertfordshire and London, including Harlow and Bishop’s Stortford.
Book a free IT and cyber security review
Thinking about virtual workstations for your team? Book a free IT and cyber security review with First Stop IT and we’ll set them up right.