A new virtual desktop system has been rolled out to 2,700 employees by Hammersmith and Fulham Council, to increase productivity and create cost-savings.

The virtual framework is being provided by suppliers Colt alongside the council’s IT partner Agilisys.

The virtual framework is expected to deliver savings of up to 25 per cent and will provide staff with remote secure access, allowing the council to reduce office space and increase time efficiency.

The council director for procurement and ICT strategy, Jackie Hudson, said: "The underlying infrastructure is a fundamental element of our virtual desktop solution, which provides our employees with access to a wide selection of applications and the ability to work off-site and on any device.”

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