Desktops
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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, provisioning, Survey, Brian Higgins, CIO, sensitive information, data center
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, TCO, business continuity, Storage area networks (SAN)
Notebooks outnumber desktops for first time
News Global notebook PC shipments exceeded desktop shipments during the third quarter by about 100,000 units, according to new figures from iSuppli.
Tags: Desktops, Notebooks and tablets, Sales/revenue, Apple Inc., Hewlett-Packard Co., iSuppli Corp., Acer Inc., Notebook, Computer, Lenovo Group Ltd.
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, Virtual Client Essentials, Session Allocation Manager
As mobile future looms, Apple milks iMac margins
News The new iMacs aren't very different from their predecessors in price and features, signaling that amid a cratering desktop market, Apple's main Mac focus is the notebook.
Tags: Desktops, Mac OS, Apple Inc., Mobile, Price, Apple MacBook, Apple iMac, Apple Macintosh, Sales, Notebook
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, Brian Higgins, Storage area networks (SAN), Environment
Intel 'well-positioned' in Asia to brave slowdown
News Demand for first Nehalem chip doubled expectations, and customers are reacting quickly in response to slowing economy, reports Asia-Pacific executive.
Tags: Processors, Desktops, Sales, Intel Corp., Asia, Chip, Chip Company, Asia-Pacific, Shenoy, processor
HP earnings dip nearly 10 percent
News PC maker records 1 percent uptick in revenue, but sees revenue decline across its business units with the exception of the EDS business acquired last year.
Tags: Consumer Technology, Components, Desktops, Servers, Hewlett-Packard Co., Notebook, Mark Hurd, adjustment, Earnings, Hardware
With new leadership, Lenovo looks ahead
News New management at the top means big changes for the PC maker, but new President and COO Rory Read says it's looking for more opportunities, not fewer.
Tags: Desktops, Recruiting, IBM Corp., PC Company, Financial Crisis, Notebook, Rory Read, Lenovo Group Ltd., chairman, CEO
Parallels plugs USB links into virtual desktops
News The virtualization company is partnering with Silex to incorporate USBs into customers' virtual networks.
Tags: Components, Virtualization, Desktops, Virtual Desktop, Scanner, Virtual Environment, USB, Parallels Virtuozzo, operating system, Environment
Intel: PCs to continue growth in emerging markets
News Chipmaker says desktop computers still has growth potential for at least another 10 years, albeit at a much slower rate compared to mobile PCs.
Tags: Mobile processors, Processors, Desktops, Development/design, Notebooks and tablets, Intel Corp., Mobile, Philippines, Intel Celeron, Internet Connection
Dell launches low-cost PCs for emerging markets
News PC maker continues its international push with notebooks and desktops made for countries such as China and India.
Tags: Personal Computers, Notebooks and tablets, Desktops, India, Ubuntu, Intel Celeron, international business, processor, Emerging Market, China
Indian schools spur virtual PC demand
News U.S.-based provider of desktop virtualization products, NComputing, expects its revenues from India to grow from 7 percent today to 35 percent by end-2009.
Tags: Desktops, Virtualization, Computing, India, IBM xSeries, software, processor, keyboard, revenue, U.S.
Is HP changing its Voodoo tune?
News One executive says integration of the high-end PC maker with the tech giant has gone differently than expected. Officially, HP says there's no reason for concern.
Tags: Personal Computers, Desktops, Hewlett-Packard Co., Manufacturing, Notebook, brand, desktop, Personal Computers, Desktops, acquisition
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
