End-point Virtualization and Optimization
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 ...
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 |
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, ...
In 2009, the Federal government passed the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH). The HITECH act invests $17 billion in information technology infrastructure and Medicare and Medicaid incentives to encourage doctors to adopt technologies for Electronic Health Records (EHR) and then electronically ...
At last check, Microsoft rules the desktop with its operating system and applications. Whether you love or hate it, we have all adopted its tools, applications, and technology to perform everyday tasks. So when it comes to improving desktop management and end-user experience, unless we are ready to make a ...
Application and desktop virtualization go hand in hand. I consider application virtualization to be one of the critical components of desktop virtualization. Without it, businesses hit a ceiling with their desktop strategies and will miss out on some of the biggest benefits to be had on the desktop.
Virtualization needs to ...
ESG Senior Analyst Mark Bowker presents at the Desktop Virtualization Summit on February 23, 2010 at 12:00 PM EST. Click below to register for the live event or to access the recording after the 23rd.
