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    1. The MokaFive's Take on Desktop Virtualization

      Explore Virtualization Resources (Oct 11 2011) Desktop Virtualization , Green Desktop Virtualization

      A while ago, I had the opportunity to speak with Purnima Padmanabhan, MokaFive's Vice President of Products and Marketing, about MokaFive, its approach to desktop virtualization and why the company believes the approach is better than server-based desktop virtualization. ... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Purnima Padmanabhan

    2. Exclusive: Microsoft's Windows 8 Web App Vision

      Explore Virtualization Resources (Nov 9 2010) IT Buzz , Desktop Virtualization , Green Desktop Virtualization

      The alleged Windows 8 slides leaked this summer included some tantalising references to web apps that sound a lot more like Windows programs (because the slides note, "currently, the indication is that app development will move to the web"). ... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Douglas Brown

    3. Microsoft's Ballmer: Windows 8 is a Risky Bet

      Explore Virtualization Resources (Oct 24 2010) IT Buzz , Desktop Virtualization , Green Desktop Virtualization

      We know Windows 8 is on its way, but details have been scarce on the ground to this point. However, Microsoft knows its next version of Windows is an important one for the company's longterm future. In fact, it's the "riskiest product bet" currently in production. ... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Microsoft   Douglas Brown

    4. FACE! the facts: Five ways to know if a virtual desktop solution is right for you

      Explore Virtualization Resources (Oct 19 2010) Thought Leadership , Desktop Virtualization , Green Desktop Virtualization

      Customers are interested in server-based desktop virtualization (aka VDI) for its potential to streamline and reduce the costs and inefficiencies of operating and managing PCs. But picking the right virtual desktop solution that fits a customer's needs can be tricky -- especially because there is no one-size-fits-all solution and the VDI offerings differ in their infrastructure requirements, the expertise they require, the features they offer, and more fundamentally, in their architecture. ... (Read Full Article)

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    5. Unidesk Brings Desktop Virtualization (VDI) Success

      Explore Virtualization Resources (Oct 13 2010) Desktop Virtualization , Green Desktop Virtualization

      Version 1.0 of Unidesk's self-named VDI management tool enables organizations deploying virtual desktop infrastructure to take advantage of the centralized management perks of VDI without sacrificing the individual desktop flexibility that users have come to expect from traditional, locally installed operating systems. ... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Unidesk

    6. VMware Strengthens Cloud Application Platform Strategy, Introduces New Product to Drive IT as a Service

      Explore Virtualization Resources (Oct 12 2010) Cloud Computing , Green Desktop Virtualization , Green End User Experience

      Today at VMworld 2010 Europe, VMware continued to expand its strategy for modern cloud application platforms, announcing a new product and partnership details to help enterprises address the specific demands of modern applications. ... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Symantec   Cisco   Dell

    7. Quest Software and Cloudera Unveil First Release of 'OraOop' at Hadoop World 2010

      Explore Virtualization Resources (Oct 12 2010)

      NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Quest Software, Inc. (Nasdaq: QSFT) and Cloudera, Inc. today at Hadoop World unveiled the first release of OraOop, a connector between Oracle and Apache Hadoop that allows for fast and scalable data transfer between Oracle databases and Hadoop. OraOop is now available as a freeware download at www.quest.com/Ora-Oop, and as a supported component of Cloudera Enterprise at www.cloudera.com. "The most common use is from organizations that want to transfer data from their ... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Google   New York   California

    8. Wyse Updates Virtualization Software Solutions Improving End User Experience in Desktop Virtualization-driven Cloud Computing Environments

      Explore Virtualization Resources (Oct 11 2010) Trends in End User Experience , Cloud Computing , Desktop Virtualization , Green Desktop Virtualization , Green End User Experience

      Wyse Technology announced enhancements to the company's innovative virtualization software solutions, Wyse Virtual Desktop Accelerator (VDA) and Wyse TCX Suite.... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Citrix   California   Microsoft

    9. DataCore Software Fuels Growth, Adds Key Virtualization Industry Veterans to Scale Channel Operations as New Partners "Catch the Storage Virtualization Wave"

      Explore Virtualization Resources (Oct 11 2010) Cloud Computing , Desktop Virtualization , Green Desktop Virtualization

      DataCore Software announced that the company has continued to attract top talent from VMware and Citrix in key executive positions to fuel growth and to take the company to the forefront of the virtualization market space. DataCore has hired Dan Hascall as the a new VP of Americas Sales, promoted Martin Clancy, to the position of CFO and appointed Johan Vanhaeren as the new regional director covering the Benelux countries. ... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Citrix   DataCore Software Corporation   Microsoft

    10. University of York Drives Virtual Learning with Quest vWorkspace

      Explore Virtualization Resources (Oct 11 2010) Desktop Virtualization , Green Desktop Virtualization

      The University of York today announced it is giving staff and students virtual learning facilities to access their personal desktop and learning resources whether on campus or at home through Quest® vWorkspace, a desktop virtualization management solution from Quest Software.... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Quest Software   USB   University

    11. Wyse Highlights Latest Cloud Client Computing Solutions Integrating Thin and Zero Client Computing, Desktop Virtualization and Unified Communications at VMworld 2010 Europe

      Explore Virtualization Resources (Oct 10 2010) Industry News , Cloud Computing , Desktop Virtualization , Green Desktop Virtualization

      Wyse Technology announced its sponsorship and participation in VMworld 2010 Europe, October 12th to 14th at the Bella Centre, Copenhagen. The event provides a rich schedule of conference sessions and labs on desktop virtualization, and showcases the latest virtualization and cloud computing products and services. Wyse is participating in all aspects of the event, located in the Solutions Exchange, booth 29. ... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Citrix   California   Microsoft

    12. App-DNA Joins Citrix Desktop Transformation Model Ecosystem

      Explore Virtualization Resources (Oct 7 2010) Desktop Virtualization , Green Desktop Virtualization , Green End User Experience

      App-DNA at the Citrix Synergy conference was named an ecosystem partner in the Citrix Desktop Transformation Model. The new Citrix initiative and related partner ecosystem helps enterprises move from traditional, static desktop computing environments to user centric flexible, on-demand desktop environments with desktop virtualization. ... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Citrix   IBM   BBC

    13. Citrix Synergy 2010: DataCore Virtualization Software Improves Availability and Performance While Overcoming the High Capital and Operational Costs of Storage for Virtual Desktops

      Explore Virtualization Resources (Oct 7 2010) Trends in End User Experience , Desktop Virtualization , Green Desktop Virtualization

      At Citrix Synergy 2010, DataCore Software is highlighting how joint Citrix and DataCore customers have benefited from performance gains, improved availability and cost efficiencies resulting from virtualizing their desktops, servers and storage. DataCore delivers a cost-effective storage infrastructure for Citrix Virtual Servers and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) by avoiding the need to "rip and replace" existing storage and SANs, thereby avoiding large, upfront capital expenses and great... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Citrix   DataCore Software Corporation   Germany

    14. Desktop Virtualization's Storage Challenges - Data Preservation

      Explore Virtualization Resources (Oct 7 2010) Desktop Virtualization , Green Desktop Virtualization

      One of the biggest potential problems that desktop virtualization brings to a data center is the change to the data protection process. Often the assumption is that when the move to desktop virtualization happens the data center will protect the newly virtualized laptops/desktops. If that hadn't been the case before, the impact of the storage requirements of the virtual desktop may take the backup administrator off-guard. ... (Read Full Article)

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    15. Zero Clients: Can IT Infrastructure Ever Be 'Too Thin'?

      Explore Virtualization Resources (Oct 6 2010) Trends in End User Experience , Desktop Virtualization , Green Desktop Virtualization

      Although it hasn't taken off like server or storage virtualization, desktop virtualization is on the radar of a significant number of CIOs, I found when I interviewed Gartner VP and analyst James Browning about midmarket CIOs' experiences with and future plans for virtualization.... (Read Full Article)

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    16. eG Innovations Enables Citrix XenDesktop Customers to Turn on End-to-End Monitoring in 3 Clicks, at Zero Cost

      Explore Virtualization Resources (Oct 6 2010) Trends in End User Experience , Desktop Virtualization , Green Desktop Virtualization , Green End User Experience

      eG Innovations announced that customers of the Citrix XenDesktop® desktop virtualization solution may use eG's VDI Monitor? monitoring service free for up to 60 days. The new "End-to-End VDI Monitoring on Tap" program is designed to introduce XenDesktop enterprise and service provider users to eG's comprehensive VDI monitoring and performance tracking service without cost or obligation. eG is featuring the program at its booth (#505) at Citrix Synergy Berlin, opening today.... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Citrix   Citrix Ready   Citrix Systems Inc.

    17. Wyse Technology Introduces Fastest Thin Client for Advanced Cloud Client Computing and Virtual Desktop Implementations

      Explore Virtualization Resources (Oct 6 2010) Trends in End User Experience , Cloud Computing , Desktop Virtualization , Green Desktop Virtualization

      Wyse Technology announced the availability of the Wyse R10L, a high-performance thin client that boasts an unmatched level of security.... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Citrix   Australia   California

    18. Citrix Releases XenDesktop 5 Desktop Virtualization!

      Explore Virtualization Resources (Oct 6 2010) Desktop Virtualization , Green Desktop Virtualization , Green End User Experience

      Today at Citrix Synergy. Citrix unveiled a major new release of Citrix XenDesktop, the company's market-leading solution for desktop virtualization. The new XenDesktop 5 brings unprecedented levels of simplicity and power to virtual desktops for both users and IT. It supports a wide range of new consumer devices, thousands of new third-party products and an entirely new generation of web...... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Citrix   New York   Microsoft

    19. Pano Logic, the Industry's Only Zero Client Desktop Virtualization Solution, Expands Open Platform With Hyper-V Support; Champions Customer Independence

      Explore Virtualization Resources (Oct 6 2010) Cloud Computing , Desktop Virtualization , Green Desktop Virtualization , Green End User Experience

      Pano Logic announced the release of Pano System 3.5, which adds support for Microsoft Hyper-V alongside VMware, creating the only hypervisor-indifferent desktop virtualization platform. This release provides IT managers with new levels of choice and flexibility in building virtual desktop infrastructures without costly and complex protocol limitations. ... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Microsoft   John Kish   Pano Logic

    20. AppSense Increases European Presence to Address Demand for User Virtualization Technology

      Explore Virtualization Resources (Oct 4 2010) Desktop Virtualization , Green Desktop Virtualization

      AppSense continues to expand its European operations into the French and Norwegian markets with new offices in Paris and Oslo. The company experienced 60 percent growth in global revenue over its previous financial year, attributing its momentum to the growing need for user virtualization technology on both physical and virtual desktops. ... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Citrix   France   Paris

    21. Wyse and Citrix Jointly Drive Cloud Client Computing Into the Mainstream Leading Organizations Rewarded With Improved Security, Management, User Experience and TCO

      Explore Virtualization Resources (Oct 4 2010) Industry News , Desktop Virtualization , Green Desktop Virtualization , Green End User Experience

      Today at Citrix Synergy Berlin 2010, Wyse Technology is reporting major Wyse Xenith customer implementations where this next-generation zero client technology is transforming the user experience and economics of desktop computing for office-based workers. Wyse is currently appearing in Foyer 3, Booth no. 204.... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Citrix   California   Microsoft

    22. Desktop Virtualization And Storage - Dealing With The Cost

      Explore Virtualization Resources (Oct 4 2010) Thought Leadership , Desktop Virtualization , Green Desktop Virtualization

      In this entry we continue our series on Desktop Virtualization and the challenges it creates for the storage infrastructure. Today we focus on the problem of cost. As I mentioned in the opening entry of this series, cost is always a big concern. You are taking your least expensive storage, desktops and laptops, and more than likely putting it on your most expensive, shared storage. How do you keep costs under control? ... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Desktop Virtualization

    23. Why CA Technologies purchased Hyperformix' capacity management software

      Explore Virtualization Resources (Sep 28 2010) Green Desktop Virtualization

      You might have seen by now our announcement that we have signed a definitive agreement to buy Hyperformix, a leading provider of capacity management software for dynamic physical, virtual, and cloud IT infrastructures. This is really going to help our customers use existing IT resources more efficiently, expand virtualization and related ROI, provide higher availability, and improve service levels, in a number of very specific ways. ... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   ROI   CA Technologies   CA Service Assurance

    24. Fedora Linux 14 Tests Desktop Virtualization

      Explore Virtualization Resources (Sep 28 2010) Trends in End User Experience , Desktop Virtualization , Green Desktop Virtualization

      The newly released version of the Fedora Linux-based operating system will be the first to incorporate desktop virtualization capabilities, the Fedora Foundation announced on Tuesday. ... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Infoworld Virtualization