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ESG research shows that desktop virtualization is quickly running up the priority list. While many desktop virtualization initiatives are the result of the success of server virtualization, the majority of deployments we see are led by a larger company-wide initiative to incorporate desktop virtualization into an overall desktop strategy. The ...
Consumer buzz tends to center on two mobile phones: Apple iPhone and Google Android. As far as the enterprise is concerned however, these two phones remain down the list.
ESG Research conducted a survey of 174 IT professionals from enterprise organizations (i.e., greater than 1,000 employees) and asked them ...
The latest iPhone commercials feature video calls and multiple couples sharing intimate moments. When describing Google Android, wireless carrier Sprint talks about, “the apps you crave.” Microsoft’s latest pitch is that Windows Mobile phones fold neatly into social networking.
There are a few common themes here. Each vendor ...
On July 27, Juniper Networks announced plans to acquire SMobile Systems, a leader in mobile device security, for $70 million. This seemingly small acquisition could be extremely strategic as it has the potential to vault Juniper into the emerging mobile device market, build its client software business around SMobile and ...
Published on Sunday, June 27th, 2010 at 6:51 pm | No Comments »
Authors: Brian Garrett | Tony Palmer |
A growing number of organizations are using virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) to reduce the cost, complexity and risks associated with PC desktop management. This report documents hands-on testing of an HP P4000 SAN in a Citrix XenDesktop environment—paying special attention to ease of management, performance, storage efficiency, and availability.
Background
ESG recently ...
Authors: Brian Garrett | Tony Palmer |
With the technical hurdles behind him, Putterman still faces the challenge of luring the kind of consumers who are easily overwhelmed by the prospect of new, unfamiliar computer equipment, says Terri McClure, a storage analyst at Enterprise Strategy Group, a technology research firm in Milford, Mass.
via Pogoplug: Your own personal ...
A growing number of organizations are using VDI (virtual desktop infrastructure) technology to reduce the cost, complexity, and risks associated with desktop management while providing a high-quality, predictable, and productive computing environment. This report documents hands-on testing of an HP StorageWorks P4000 SAN in a VMware View environment—paying special attention ...
"All the numbers continue to support ESG’s initial impression that desktop virtualization will continue to grow and mature, and that the promise of reliable and mature hardware and software solutions is already being realized by customers," according to Mark Bowker, Senior Analyst at Enterprise Strategy Group.
via Wyse and Citrix Joint ...
Here are some Citrix 2010 Q1 highlights:
Desktop business grew 9% over last year to $264 million.
XenDesktop contributed $32 million of recognized revenue, with trade-up products adding another $14 million to the deferred revenue balance.
Four out of the five largest transactions across the company included XenDesktop.
More than 10% of existing XenApp ...
I've said it before, but it bears repeating: VDI is not desktop virtualization. It is one of many deployment models that may fit into an overall desktop management strategy; but hang your hat on VDI alone and plan to fail. VDI is well suited for certain scenarios but, in actuality, ...
