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Virtual desktop infrastructure and architecture
Virtual GPU is nearly ready for the enterprise masses
GPU virtualization is traditionally only for virtual desktop users that need to run resource-intensive applications, but more competition among vendors could change that paradigm. Continue Reading
Weigh hyper-converged vs. converged infrastructure systems
Converged and hyper-converged infrastructure can help IT streamline performance and management of its VDI deployment. Despite similar names, CI and HCI use distinctly different architectures. Continue Reading
How hyper-converged infrastructure platforms support VDI
Converged infrastructure gives IT shops the opportunity to buy their entire hardware stack -- storage, networking, compute and server virtualization -- in one SKU. They can also add a software management layer and tightly integrate those components ... Continue Reading
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Don't worry so much about the mobile VDI user experience
Traditionally, virtual desktops are harder to use on smartphones and tablets, but most endpoints work better now with VDI than in past years. Plus, IT has new products available to ease the pain. Continue Reading
Four questions to ask before using Chromebook thin client devices
Using Google Chromebooks as VDI clients can save organizations money and simplify IT management, but they're not the perfect fit for every company. Continue Reading
Raspberry Pi thin client devices are finally viable for the enterprise
Citrix partnered with Raspberry Pi to create minimal-cost thin clients optimized for the HDX remote display protocol, providing a new way to lower the price of XenApp and XenDesktop deployments.Continue Reading
Three benefits of using hyper-converged infrastructure systems for VDI
Hyper-converged infrastructure systems bring all the necessary back-end hardware and software to support a VDI deployment into a tightly-integrated chassis. Discover three ways HCI helps VDI shops, plus a few concerns to keep in mind.Continue Reading
When single sign-on technology is a good fit for VDI
As more VDI shops deliver virtual desktops separately from applications, single sign-on provides a way for IT to reduce users' burdens when it comes to multiple logins and remembering passwords.Continue Reading
NComputing vSpace in focus after company ditches DaaS
NComputing has been a solid, budget VDI and app virtualization vendor for a while, but it nearly wandered off a cliff while pursuing desktop as a service. Now the company is back to concentrating on what it does best.Continue Reading
Consider using cheap Chromebook and Raspberry Pi devices for VDI
The benefits of inexpensive VDI endpoints don't end with saving money. These devices, such as low-cost Google Chromebooks, can also improve security and make endpoint management easier.Continue Reading
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Take a closer look at what's in VMware Workspace One
After Citrix released a cloud-based management platform in 2015, VMware answered with Workspace One, which combines enterprise mobility management, user authentication and a virtual desktop platform.Continue Reading
Compare Citrix, VMware and Microsoft remote display protocol options
As desktop and app virtualization technologies advance, the top vendors' remote display protocols are keeping pace. Citrix HDX, Microsoft RemoteFX, VMware Blast and Teradici PCoIP protocol can all support modern end-user computing.Continue Reading
Digital workspace products unite user resources
Digital workspaces provide central access to, and management of, users' corporate resources, making it easier for IT and users to do their jobs. It's no surprise the workspace market is also the latest battle ground for Citrix and VMware.Continue Reading
Which organizations don't need to deliver virtual workspaces?
Virtual workspace products make employees' desktops, applications and data available to them in the office or remotely. But not every company is well-suited to reap benefits from workspace products.Continue Reading
Dell Windows 10 thin clients boost virtual desktop security
Dell is banking on the success of Microsoft's Windows 10 IoT Enterprise operating system by incorporating it into two of its Wyse 5000 and 7000 series thin clients.Continue Reading