ANALYST BRIEF - IDC expects that centralized virtual desktop (CVD) will continue an upward growth trend through 2014. Read this white paper to get IDC analyst insight on the motivators for CVD deployment, the obstacles to adopting and deploying CVD, and the supporting role of converged infrastructure in CVD adoption and deployment.
Posted: February 10, 2012 | Published: August 31, 2011


Topics:  Converged Networks | Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency | Desktop Virtualization | Desktop Virtualization Software | Disaster Recovery Planning for Virtual Environments | Network Security | Operating System Virtualization | Virtual Desktop Infrastructure | Windows 7

WEBCAST - Join us to learn how ComTrade's Management Pack for Citrix XenDesktop can help you to measure, monitor and manage XenDesktop and give you a complete end to end view of your Citrix environment from within Microsoft Systems Center Operations Manager.
Posted: February 9, 2012 | Premiered: February 9, 2012


Topics:  Desktop Management | Desktop Virtualization | Load Balancing | Microsoft System Center | VDI | Virtual Desktop Infrastructure

WHITE PAPER - There are several stages in the road map from virtualization to cloud, and each should be planned strategically, rather than one step at a time.  This paper details the five stages in the path to cloud computing and what’s needed at each stage.
Posted: February 8, 2012 | Published: February 8, 2012


Topics:  Cloud Computing | Cloud Management | Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency | Data Center Management | IT Infrastructure | Private Cloud | Virtual Desktop Infrastructure

CASE STUDY - This case study explores how converged infrastructure solutions helped one organization expand the ability to host virtual workspaces including line-of-business applications and drive down customer IT costs.
Posted: February 8, 2012 | Published: February 8, 2012


Topics:  Data Center Management | Data Centers | IT Asset Management | IT Management | Systems Management | Virtual Desktop Infrastructure | Virtual Machine

VIDEO - Cloud computing is changing the way we think about IT, allowing businesses to accelerate innovation, reduce costs and increase business agility. This exclusive video provides key insights on the cloud’s top opportunities and considerations today and what to expect from this dynamic environment in the future.
Posted: February 8, 2012 | Premiered: February 8, 2012


Topics:  Cloud Computing | Cloud Management | Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency | Data Center Management | Private Cloud | Private cloud computing | Virtual Desktop Infrastructure

WEBCAST - This webcast shows how the recently released VMware View 5 environment is being used to deploy virtual desktops to provide mission-critical solutions around Disaster Recover/COOP, telework and secure mobile applications to federal organizations.
Posted: February 7, 2012 | Premiered: February 7, 2012


Topics:  Desktop Management | Desktop Virtualization | Governments | VDI | Virtual Desktop Infrastructure | Virtual Offices | VMware

WEBCAST - VMware View™ 5 simplifies IT management while increasing end user freedom by delivering desktop services from your cloud. Building upon VMware's leadership in desktop virtualization, VMware View 5 delivers a high-performance user experience while giving IT greater policy control. View this webcast to learn more about what this solution can offer.
Posted: February 7, 2012 | Premiered: February 7, 2012


Topics:  Desktop Applications Management | Desktop Management | Desktop Virtualization | IT Service Management | Virtual Desktop Infrastructure | Virtual Offices | VMware

WEBCAST - Many enterprises have discovered that the use of virtualization to support desktop workloads creates a range of significant benefits. This VMware sponsored webcast with IDC will provide both quantitative measurement of the business value -- defined as the expected ROI -- and qualitative analysis associated with the use of VMware View™.
Posted: February 7, 2012 | Premiered: February 7, 2012


Topics:  Desktop Applications Management | Desktop Management | Desktop Virtualization | IT Infrastructure | Virtual Desktop Infrastructure | Virtual Machine Migration | VMware

WHITE PAPER - Uncover a number of considerations you need to address before implementing a BYOC program in your organization. Also read key tips to managing BYOC and enabling its success.
Posted: February 6, 2012 | Published: February 6, 2012


Topics:  Mobile Device Management | Mobile Workers | Network Security | Operating Systems | Personal Computers | Personalization | Policy-Based Network Management | Security | SSL | Virtual Desktop Infrastructure | Virtual Machine

WHITE PAPER - The concept of virtualization can still be quite confusing, especially as the term can be applied to many aspects of an IT infrastructure including applications, networks, storage and end-users. Find out what virtualization is and how it's helping companies improve efficiencies, resource utilization, cost reductions, automation and more!
Posted: February 2, 2012 | Published: February 2, 2012


Topics:  Applications Management | Data Center Management | Server Management | Server Virtualization | Systems Management | Virtual Desktop Infrastructure

EGUIDE - In this e-guide from independent expert Brian Madden, discover some of the drivers of user virtualization and the existing tools and technologies that can help you manage user settings and data. Explore how user virtualization platforms are likely to evolve to address increasing use of the cloud, virtual desktops and multiple operating systems.
Posted: February 1, 2012 | Published: February 1, 2012


Topics:  Desktop Management | Desktop Virtualization | Mobile Device Management | Operating Systems | Smart Phones | Tablet PC | Virtual Desktop Infrastructure

EGUIDE - In this essential e-guide, expert Brian Madden discusses some of the key differences between remote desktop access and mobile access. Find out how these solutions use different technologies for various use cases, and discover tools that enable the right remote desktop accessibility to fit your user’s needs.
Posted: February 1, 2012 | Published: February 1, 2012


Topics:  Access Rights | Desktop Applications Management | Desktop Management | Desktop Virtualization | Mobile Device Management | Virtual Desktop Infrastructure

WHITE PAPER - Why should you upgrade to XenApp 6.5? This resource presents new features and benefits organizations stand to gain from upgrading to the latest version of XenApp, including a single management console, policies and GPO integration, HDX capabilities and more.
Posted: January 30, 2012 | Published: January 30, 2012


Topics:  Desktop Virtualization | Remote Users | Server Hardware | Server Management | Virtual Desktop Infrastructure | Windows Server 2008 R2

WHITE PAPER - This white paper reviews the data collected from a cloud survey of over 400 IT professionals.  Discover the surprising progress your peers have already made in their cloud computing initiatives.
Posted: January 27, 2012 | Published: January 27, 2012


Topics:  Cloud Computing | Cloud CRM | Cloud Management | Private cloud computing | Public cloud computing | Virtual Desktop Infrastructure | Virtual Machine

VIDEOCAST - Looking to accelerate your journey to the cloud? The first step is mastering virtualization. This video introduces a comprehensive, fully integrated solution that offers unified management that can simplify your virtualization deployments. With this platform, you can map out your cloud infrastructure and jumpstart your transition today.
Posted: January 26, 2012 | Premiered: January 26, 2012


Topics:  Application Deployment | Cloud Computing | Cloud Management | IT Infrastructure | Private cloud computing | Virtual Desktop Infrastructure | Virtual Machine | Virtual Machine Migration