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Mark Bowker, Senior Analyst
Mark is a senior analyst focusing on all things virtualization and cloud computing. Mark researches the various virtualization technologies available and the impact these solutions have on IT strategies and the broader marketplace. His other research areas include cloud computing, data center management, and application workload deployment in next generation data centers, as well as the external influences that drive the adoption of these technologies.
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"A cohesive desktop strategy should provide secure, direct access to many types of applications, including SAAS [software as a service] and legacy and mobile applications, regardless of device type or location," said Mark Bowker, senior analyst with Enterprise Strategy Group.
via VMware Upgrades Its Virtualized Desktop Lineup - Virtualization from eWeek.
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 ...
Server virtualization adopters have made tremendous strides and even improved their IT staffs’ quality of life. Once the flywheel builds inertia, virtualization initiatives can move into the spotlight and prove themselves to be a brilliant strategic move for many businesses. Virtualization technology, however, has matured beyond existing deployments; the focus ...
Business executives want to know their company has a cloud strategy and they want the assurance that IT is executing against its goals and objectives. This, in turn, is putting added pressure to IT operations, application owners, and developers. Will the cloud deliver on its promises? Will businesses take the ...
Published on Friday, July 9th, 2010 at 7:03 pm | No Comments »
Authors: Brian Garrett | Mark Bowker |
Server virtualization remains a high priority for IT organizations of all sizes as they look to improve IT asset utilization, streamline operational efficiency, and enhance service level agreements with application owners. This report documents hands-on testing of Microsoft server virtualization technology with a focus on the enhanced flexibility, availability, and ...
Authors: Brian Garrett | Mark Bowker |
ESG Lab experts spend an enormous amount of time and effort validating technology and with the onslaught server virtualization they have really rolled up their sleeves creating a storage benchmark methodology. Brian Garrett, Vice President of ESG Lab, goes through the methodology in a recent Lab Validation, IBM System Storage ...
There are two distinct positions to take when you are in IT: one is supporting and maintaining existing applications and the other is developing, testing, and deploying new applications. The majority of time is spent with the former, performing tasks that are repetitive and mundane--and, for that matter, costly as ...
Mark Bowker, an analyst with the Enterprise Strategy Group, said he liked the Xenith because it was easy to manage and setup.
via Wyse Technology's new device isn't your father's dumb terminal - Citrix, thin clients, virtualisation, Wyse - Techworld.
"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 ...
