Desktop Virtualization
40 Stories
Windows 7 catalyzing desktop virtualization
News Falling cost of deploying virtual desktops, coupled with enterprise migration to Windows 7 is fueling interest in desktop virtualization, says VMware exec.
Tags: Virtualization, Microsoft Windows, Virtual Desktop, Storage, Microsoft Windows 7, VMware Inc., Server, server virtualization, Microsoft Windows, desktop
S'pore firms investing more on innovative tools
News CIOs in the country will increase investments on Web 2.0 technologies and emerging business management tools this year, according to IDC survey.
Tags: Web 2.0, Business Strategies & Functions, Business applications, Business development/management, International Data Corp., Tool, Singapore, CIO, business intelligence, business management
Survey: Utilization of virtual desktops to grow
Insight perspective Desktop virtualization technology is ready for enterprise-class implementations, says Citrix Systems executive.
Tags: Virtualization, Data centers, Desktops, Virtual Desktop, Survey, provisioning, CIO, sensitive information, data center, desktop
Citrix and Intel collaborate on virtualization
News The companies say they will deliver desktop virtualization based on Intel's vPro and the Xen hypervisor.
Tags: Virtualization, Processors, Desktops, Acquisitions, Citrix Systems Inc., Intel Corp., Intel vPro, Xen, Hypervisor, Environment
Centralize desktop control with VDI
Techguide Find out some of the reasons for considering virtual desktop infrastructure, and the ways by which a VDI implementation takes form.
Tags: Operating systems, Servers, Virtualization, Virtual Desktop, Solution, Virtual Machine, Storage, operating system, application virtualization, VDI
Is the cloud ready to handle desktop virtualization?
Techguide While IT loves the idea, desktop virtualization is severely limited by the current state of LAN/WAN infrastructure--with a couple interesting exceptions.
Tags: Servers, Desktops, Virtualization, Cloud Computing, VMware Inc., Teradici Corp., MokaFive, Server, network, data center
HP refines virtualized desktops
News HP has introduced software aimed at improving the user experience of thin-client desktops, in an effort to encourage enterprises to adopt desktop virtualization.
Tags: Virtualization, Data centers, Brand strategy, Desktops, Hewlett-Packard Co., Graphics, USB, remote desktop, Thin Client, software
Sun goes for virtualization x-factor
News Sun Microsystems has launched an open source virtualization platform for servers under the banner xVM Server.
Tags: Virtualization, Microsoft Windows, Open source, Virtual Desktop, operating system, Sun Microsystems Inc., Edinburgh, Silicon.com, Scotland, Linux
Virtualizing desktops in your enterprise
Insight perspective Citrix Systems executive offers a step-by-step guide for enterprises to successfully prepare for, and implement, desktop virtualization.
Tags: Virtualization, Data centers, Network-attached storage (NAS), Storage area networks (SAN), Desktops, Disaster Recovery, Security, Worker, TCO, information technology
Big Blue claims virtualization breakthrough
News For IT, question boils down to cost and management. IBM says Virtual Storage Optimizer will reduce physical storage requirements associated with storing virtual images.
Tags: Virtualization, Storage, IBM Corp., Virtual Desktop, Storage, Cloud Computing, Environment, Internet, barrier, desktop
IT 'consumerization' poses challenges to CIOs
Insight perspective As socio-economic factors are driving the demand for desktop virtualization, CIOs have to make changes if they are to stay ahead of the game.
Tags: Virtualization, Data centers, Network-attached storage (NAS), Storage area networks (SAN), Desktops, Technology, Security, Environment, phone, CIO
Microsoft: How we'll take on VMware
News Company believes it has the tools and the right price point to beat VMware in battle for virtualization market.
Tags: Virtualization, Microsoft Corp., VMware Inc., Hypervisor, Environment, software, industry, strategy, analyst, desktop
Wear the right shade of green
News roundup Green IT presents opportunities and risks, and it is up to businesses to determine what works best in their corporate environment.
Tags: Green IT, Infrastructure/architecture management, Recycling, Green IT, Carbon Emission, Notebook, Advertisement, CIO, software, energy efficiency
IBM launches cloud virtual-desktop service
News IBM enters virtual-desktop market with eye on cost savings and manageability.
Tags: Cloud computing, IBM Corp., Virtual Desktop, Virtualization, Web Browser, Service, Cloud computing, Server, Thin Client, Hardware
Cisco, VMware collaborate on desktop virtualization
News A partnership between Cisco and virtualization company VMware has led to the development of a virtual network switch for VMware clusters.
Tags: Routing/switching, Virtualization, Data centers, Cisco Systems Inc., Quocirca, VMware Inc., software, network, blade server, brand
