Virtualization Strategies for the CIOEditors' Picks
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IndependenceIT's Cloud Workspace bringing DaaS to MSPs, VARs
MSPs and VARs have a new DaaS platform to consider: independenceIT's Cloud Workspace, which enables virtualization of desktops and 250 applications.10 Jun 2013
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Do mobile users need full desktop access?
Desktop virtualization isn't the only way to get Windows apps on non-Windows devices, but VMware's CTO says there's still a need for it in some cases.14 May 2013
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Slow VDI adoption rate could get a boost from Desktop as a Service
Cost and management challenges have kept many companies from embracing VDI, but VDI adoption could see an increase as DaaS matures.02 May 2013
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How Microsoft Windows licensing trips up cloud-based desktops
Microsoft Windows licensing makes it difficult to adopt cloud-based virtual desktops, but there are ways around the complexity.30 Apr 2013
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New VDI malware analysis tool aids virtual desktop security
An update to HBGary's malware analysis tool will allow IT pros to make virtual desktops more secure without taxing resources.19 Apr 2013
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Application delivery and security cause VDI angst
Modern Infrastructure Decisions summit speakers and attendees sound off on troubles with VDI: security, application delivery and network management.15 Apr 2013
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How Desktop as a Service licensing works
Hosted desktop licensing is complicated because you need to license Windows OSes, desktop virtualization software and the endpoint devices themselves.12 Apr 2013
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Desktop as a Service explained: What DaaS customers need to know
If you're considering Desktop as a Service or you've already implemented cloud-hosted desktops, remember that the long-term costs are similar to VDI.11 Apr 2013
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Sell client virtualization to CEOs by stressing innovation over ROI
CEO John Weathington says CIOs can convince CEOs to invest in client virtualization by stressing innovation, as well as cost savings.08 Apr 2013
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Desktop as a Service lowdown: Costs, pros and cons
Companies that want VDI but lack the expertise or the Capex look to Desktop as a Service, but cloud-hosted desktop costs vary.04 Apr 2013
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Do you know everything about Anything as a Service?
In the enterprise, almost everything is available through the cloud 'as a Service.' Do you know the ins and outs of your many cloud service options?29 Mar 2013
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Desktop as a Service options increase on demand for cloud services
Companies that want to deliver virtual desktops but can't justify VDI costs see cloud-hosted desktops as a viable -- if not better -- alternative.29 Mar 2013
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Cloud computing basics for nonprofits: Raining pennies from heaven?
Technology expert Vanessa James offers cloud computing basics tailored to the nonprofit IT director.11 Feb 2013
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IT needs to keep up with workers who use desktop cloud backup
While enterprise IT wants users to back up their data, you should review desktop cloud services to make sure they're efficient, compatible and secure.06 Feb 2013
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Desktone gets jump on Citrix's Project Avalon with Windows as a Service
IT pros dealing with the influx of consumer devices hope Desktone's Windows as a Service offering will alleviate the desktop management burden.10 Jan 2013
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Quiz: Five desktop virtualization terms to know this year
As 2013 gets rolling, make sure you're up to date on the latest desktop virtualization terms. Take this quiz to find out.08 Jan 2013
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Optimize and tune your business to the mobile channel
Expert J Schwan explains how 'random acts of mobile' are marring mobile channel strategies and why he preaches a mobile app dev user first approach.08 Jan 2013
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Top 10 news stories of 2012: CloudStack vs. OpenStack and more
Check out our review of the top news stories of 2012, including the CloudStack vs. OpenStack shake-up with Citrix, cloud DR issues at Amazon and more.05 Dec 2012
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Desktop virtualization market size grows; small companies represented
The virtual desktop market is growing, and it's predicted that midmarket companies will see the most growth in the next few years.29 Nov 2012
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Cloud-hosted virtual desktop pros and cons
Desktop as a Service has its benefits, but you should understand its challenges before going down the hosted virtual desktop road.27 Nov 2012