Leostream has been named a Major Player in two 2026 IDC MarketScape assessments covering Desktops-as-a-Service and virtual client computing, recognition that comes as enterprise desktop infrastructure increasingly spans cloud, on-premises and hybrid environments.
The company was recognized in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Desktops-as-a-Service 2026 Vendor Assessment and the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Virtual Client Computing 2026 Vendor Assessment, both of which were recently published.
The two markets address overlapping but distinct areas of enterprise computing. DaaS generally focuses on desktops delivered from cloud infrastructure as a managed service, while virtual client computing encompasses a broader range of desktop and application delivery technologies, including virtual desktop infrastructure, cloud PCs, application streaming and hybrid deployments.
IDC’s enterprise client computing research examines platforms designed to support workforce computing environments through capabilities such as management, automation, governance and observability. These functions have become increasingly important as enterprises seek to support distributed workforces while maintaining security, application performance and control over infrastructure costs.
Leostream’s Remote Desktop Access Platform is designed to manage and broker connections to hosted desktops, workstations and other computing resources across multiple infrastructure environments. The company supports deployments spanning public clouds, private data centers and hybrid architectures, while allowing customers to select hardware, endpoint devices and display protocols based on workload and performance requirements.
The company also positions its platform as an alternative to traditional corporate VPNs. Its connection-management architecture uses a gateway to limit users to authorized resources based on their identity and access permissions, regardless of the device or location from which they connect.
The model is particularly applicable to organizations supporting specialized or compute-intensive desktop workloads. These can include engineering, media & entertainment, scientific, financial services and government/defense environments with demanding performance requirements and strict access controls can place pressure on desktop infrastructure.
Leostream has more than 20 years of experience supporting hosted desktop environments, including virtual desktop infrastructure, hybrid cloud deployments and high-performance display protocols. The company’s portfolio also includes privileged remote-access capabilities designed to provide temporary access for vendors, service providers and contractors.
The acknowledgement from IDC comes as enterprises continue to reassess how desktops and applications should be delivered in increasingly distributed IT environments. Rather than standardizing every workload on a single delivery model, many organizations are adopting combinations of cloud desktops, traditional VDI, physical workstations and on-premises infrastructure.