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IT must make the case for VDI ROI

IT pros at Citrix Synergy 2016 talk about the challenges they've run into with desktop and application virtualization. At the top of the list: calculating whether VDI will provide a big enough return on investment.
Virtualization trends from BriForum 2015 center on mobility

BriForum 2015 included its usual focus on VDI, but the virtualization community is searching for ways to deal with mobility, too. Several vendors showcased advancements in app refactoring and virtual mobile infrastructure.

Usability and speed top VDI users' concerns

The most common question from VDI users to the help desk is: Why isn't my desktop running as fast as I want?
What's new for VMware desktop virtualization

Post-VMworld, Brian Madden and Gabe Knuth talk about the VMware desktop virtualization announcements -- even though there were few.
VMware vSAN and the scalable virtual desktop infrastructure

VMworld 2013 did not feature a new version of View. VMware's vSAN technology could help admins overcome one of the biggest barriers to VDI deployment.
Spotlight on application delivery at BriForum 2013

What do pinball and application delivery have in common? Not much, but Brian Madden and Gabe Knuth discuss both in this BriForum 2013 recap.
Enterprise application delivery options: A panel discussion

It's hard out there for an IT pro: New kinds of endpoints make it more challenging than ever to develop an enterprise application delivery strategy.
Citrix Synergy Barcelona recap: Combining XenApp and XenDesktop

At Citrix Synergy Barcelona, the vendor announced phase one of Project Avalon, which will provide unified management for XenApp and XenDesktop.
VMware announces AppShift, Wanova integration in end-user computing keynote

The crowd at VMworld's end-user computing keynote learned AppBlast will fold into Horizon and View will integrate with Wanova Mirage.
Quick recap: BriForum 2012 taps into mobile topics

Gabe Knuth has the juicy details from BriForum 2012 Chicago, including desktop virtualization and the new kid on the block, the consumerization of IT.
Brian and Gabe on day two of VMworld 2011

Brian Madden and Gabe Knuth discuss VMworld 2011, focusing on VMware's keynote. They describe new desktop and app virtualization products, including Horizon, AppBlast and Octopus.
BriForum 2011 Chicago

In this video, Brian Madden and Gabe Knuth run through what's happening at BriForum 2011 this week and discuss some desktop virtualization trends, such as cloud-hosted VDI and client hypervisors.
What’s hot at BriForum London

In this video, desktop virtualization experts Brian Madden and Gabe Knuth huddle at BriForum London to discuss what they’re amped up about, including technologies from XtremIO and Symantec.
VDI in 2011: Applications, client hypervisors and Windows 7

VDI experts Brian Madden and Gabe Knuth sit with senior site editor Bridget Botelho to discuss hot technologies for 2011, hurdles to desktop virtualization adoption and new trends.

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