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Citrix expected to tackle mobile application delivery, VDI costs

2013-05-20T15:28:01Z

As Citrix Synergy 2013 kicks off in Anaheim, attendees hope to learn about new desktop and application delivery strategies for the mobile world. Read More......(read more)

Making Citrix XenDesktop play nice with a VMware hypervisor

2013-05-17T16:07:01Z

You can run XenDesktop on a VMware hypervisor, but what does that entail? Learn how clustering and vCenter Server work in a mixed VDI environment. Read More......(read more)

Citrix bets on Excalibur, angles toward enterprise mobility

2013-05-17T14:06:05Z

The Citrix Synergy 2013 conference is awash with vendors moving beyond just desktop virtualization and into enterprise mobility management. Read More......(read more)

Citrix best practices, RDS 2012 stand out at BriForum London 2013

2013-05-14T16:07:04Z

BriForum London 2013 focuses on Remote Desktop Services 2012, tips for IT to embrace the mobile era and more. Read More......(read more)

Do mobile users need full desktop access?

2013-05-14T15:52:04Z

Desktop virtualization isn't the only way to get Windows apps on non-Windows devices, but VMware's CTO says there's still a need for it in some cases. Read More......(read more)

USB redirection for remote desktops: A step in the right direction

2013-05-14T08:40:03Z

Virtual desktop users want to connect to printers and thumb drives just like anyone else, but you might need USB redirection to make that happen. Read More......(read more)

Using passthrough disks for desktop VM storage? Keep 5 tips in mind

2013-05-08T11:14:03Z

Connecting desktop VMs to passthrough disks can enhance performance, but it does add complexity. Watch out for these five hang-ups. Read More......(read more)

How to create Citrix XenDesktop vs. VMware View virtual desktop pools

2013-05-07T17:18:00Z

Not all virtual desktop pools are made equal. Creating and managing them calls for different processes in VMware View and Citrix XenDesktop. Read More......(read more)

Dell vWorkspace 8 adds user monitoring, Windows Server 2012 support

2013-05-07T14:57:05Z

Former Quest customers no longer have to wonder what's up with vWorkspace. Dell released version 8 with exciting new features and support. Read More......(read more)

Health care provider's VDI deployment improves patient care

2013-05-06T15:51:05Z

Sunrise Health Region's complex 3,000-seat VDI deployment allows patients and providers to access records securely, regardless of where they are. Read More......(read more)

Understanding Windows Group Policy management for virtual desktops

2013-05-06T12:00:03Z

Windows Group Policy management can help you keep virtual desktops and their profiles consistent. Just watch out for disk consumption. Read More......(read more)

Slow VDI adoption rate could get a boost from Desktop as a Service

2013-05-02T13:19:03Z

Cost and management challenges have kept many companies from embracing VDI, but VDI adoption could see an increase as DaaS matures. Read More......(read more)

Five reasons why VDI adoption will never take off

2013-05-02T11:26:03Z

Virtual desktop infrastructure remains a niche technology, and adoption won't take off because reliance on Windows is on the decline. Read More......(read more)

NVIDIA GPUs for VDI deliver on the need for speed

2013-05-02T08:51:05Z

NVIDIA GPU platforms have opened up VDI to all types of applications, and further advancements may be on the horizon. Read More......(read more)

Should you deploy disconnected VDI?

2013-05-01T09:42:04Z

Disconnected VDI means remote users can access their desktops from anywhere, but there are some downsides. Read More......(read more)