CIO.com - Desktop Virtualization

Prepping the Network for VDI

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

From the cloud to the new wireless edge, conversations in the IT department are revolving around what the network will do next. One technology that has managed to escape much of the spotlight -- while still transforming IT --- is Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI).

Six Reasons Small Businesses Need Virtualization

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

If you run a small or mid-sized business, server virtualization promises cost savngs and improved IT efficiency. To help ensure you understand the advantages, we drew up a list of the most tangible benefits that virtualization has to offer small and mid-sized businesses.

2012: Virtual Desktops Are All the Rage

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT

As budgets are locked in for 2012 it's time to aggressively expand server virtualization, and for those who have been held back by cost, to consider virtual desktops.

Citrix: Desktop Virtualization Makes Good Security Sense

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT

One of the main reasons for deploying desktop virtualization is the security advantages it can provide, such as keeping sensitive data off the endpoint, according to Citrix.

Teradici Upgrades PC-Over-IP Firmware for Zero Clients

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT

The goal is to offer increased performance and versatility, the vendor said

CIO Q&a: How Citrix Supports More Workers with Lower IT Budget

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Citrix CIO Paul Martine is the poster child for everything that Citrix markets to other CIOs.

Apple in the Enterprise: Breaking Microsoft's Grip

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT

At Lifetime Products, Apple products breached a long-time Microsoft stronghold, disrupted a conservative IT culture and tested the CIO's mettle to inspire his troops and embrace the consumerization of IT.

Finestra Manages Virtual Desktops with Panache

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT

If Finestra Virtual Desktops (free/donationware) hadn't crashed on me once or twice, it would've scored at least a half star higher than the 3 stars that I gave it. It's that elegant and suited to the task. The program allows you up to 100 virtual desktops (four's plenty for most folks), has a host of options so that you can control which programs open on which desktop, etc., and even makes great use of the Windows 7 live window thumbnails.

Can Windows Play Well on the iPad?

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT

A new Citrix SDK helps Windows software developers solve a big problem: How to extend desktop apps to the iPad and iPhone in a way that doesn't turn off mobile users.

iPad in Healthcare: Not So Fast

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT

One hospital hasn't jumped on the iPad-in-healthcare craze yet. Critical desktop apps just don't render well on the iPad, while iCloud's security concerns cause "trepidation," the CTO says.

Citrix: Virtual Desktops About to Become Cheaper Than Physical Ones

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Citrix says it's driven down costs to the point that next year it will be cheaper to deploy virtual desktops than traditional desktops.

VMware Hopes to Boost VDI Popularity with New Program

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Preconfigured appliances should make it easier to get started, the company says

VMware Aims to Simplify Management with New Suites

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT

A mixture of new and upgraded products will help enterprises virtualize more

Q&A: How CIOs Can Benefit from Apple iOS 5, iCloud

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Apple enterprise expert Aaron Freimark discusses email and iCloud sandboxing for iPhone and iPads running iOS 5.

Cisco Preps Virtual Desktops for Video

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Cisco this week filled out its desktop virtualization product line by adding a thin client that improves processing and bandwidth utilization for voice and video.