Cloud + virtualisation > Desktop

Virtual desktops set to come into their own in 2010

16 December, 2009 by Calvin Hsu*

Once-doubtful users can easily be swayed to virtual desktop infrastructure's (VDI) myriad benefits, if the technology is presented to them the right way. The aim is to make VDI as good for users as physical desktops or even better.


3D technology for XenDesktop

15 September, 2009 by

Citrix has released the Citrix HDX which its claims will bolster its ability to deliver high-definition information via virtual desktops to professional graphics users in industries such as manufacturing, engineering and graphic design, and architecture.


Virtual desktop infrastructure

15 September, 2009 by

HP has announced what it claims is the first virtual desktop infrastructure solution for under US$1000 per user seat. The Virtual desktop infrastructure is a server-based computing model that gives users a PC desktop experience, while securing all applications, management and processing in the data centre. The HP Virtual Desktop Reference Architecture for VMware View specifically addresses the performance bottlenecks and management complexities of other offerings.


Virtual desktop deployment easier in Windows Server 2008 R2

29 May, 2009 by Greg Shields

The latest revision of Microsoft's Terminal Services has made it easier to manage virtual desktops.


Desktop virtualisation

16 April, 2009

VMware View 3 allows organisations to ‘decouple’ a desktop from specific physical devices.


Virtual desktop infrastructure explained

02 March, 2009 by Carol Sliwa

A desktop virtualisation deployment will require some changes in the data centre. This article explains.


Red Bee Media slashes desktop numbers with virtualisation

19 February, 2009 by Simon Sharwood

Tricky network security issues demanded that Red Bee Media give each employee four separate desktop machines. But desktop virtualisation has changed all that.


Desktop virtualisation not a money saver

04 February, 2009 by Christina Torode

Lisencing costs mean that although desktop virtualisation can improve security and ease management, it won't save you any money.


Where does desktop virtualisation fit?

30 January, 2009 by Christina Torode

This article explains why, when, and where you would want to use desktop virtualisation in your organisation.


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