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VMware Desktop Virtualization and Mobility

• VMware's 2017 "Synergy Thunder Stealer" is a big one: Horizon Cloud desktops and apps from Azure

  In a surprising move, VMware is going to support Horizon Cloud application and desktop workloads on Azure.  Continue Reading

• The BrianMadden.com Friday Notebook: May 12, 2017

  All the EUC news this week, featuring Windows Fall Creators Update, VMware, Tanium, Dizzion, IGEL, SOTI, our commentary, and a guest post from Gunnar Berger.  Continue Reading

• Our thoughts on VMware EUC news from Dell EMC World 2017

  As expected since the EMC acquisition, Dell and VMware are bundling and integrating more products; VMware also touched on Chromebooks and IoT.  Continue Reading

• Nerdio is taking their ITaaS (DaaS + Office 365 + more!) platform to Azure

  Nerdio caught my attention with their DaaS + desktop management platform that they call IT-as-a-Service back in December. Today, they announced that they're taking the platform to Azure.  Continue Reading

• This is your two week reminder for GeekOut 365 Call for Papers!

  You have just under two weeks to get your GeekOut 365 submissions in!  Continue Reading

• Citrix is poised to be more aggressive as rivalry with VMware heats up

  For the past few years, VMware has garnered most of the buzz in the Citrix/VMware rivalry. We may see a more aggressive Citrix and an increased rivalry heading into conference season this year.  Continue Reading

• VDI Like a Pro's 2017 VDI and SBC State of the Industry survey is live

  VDI Like a Pro has released their (almost) annual VDI and SBC State of the Industry survey. If you participate, you get full access to the results.  Continue Reading

• The BrianMadden.com Friday Notebook: March 31, 2017

  Featuring Samsung’s “Nirvana” phone, Dell Wyse, ControlUp, Jo Harder on Citrix XenApp/XenDesktop Essentials, Apple EMM updates, AMD, Lookout, and more.  Continue Reading

• Samsung is trying the “Nirvana Phone” concept with Galaxy S8 “DeX”. Here are my initial thoughts.

  Can one device that acts as both a phone and a desktop really take off? Others have tried, but maybe Samsung pushing it on a popular Android phone will help.  Continue Reading

• A quick rundown of VMware’s AirWatch and Workspace One announcements today

  There are updates to Android management, Windows 10, iOS 10.3, and new cheaper pricing options  Continue Reading

• Teradici layoff, restructuring separates VDI and Cloud endeavors

  Last week I heard news that Teradici had laid off a number of employees, including Randy Groves. I got in touch with CEO Dan Cordingley, and this is what I learned.  Continue Reading

• A quick rundown of VMware's Horizon, Skype for Business, and Horizon Cloud announcements today

  VMware announced a few changes to Horizon today along with a new product called Horizon Cloud. Here's the quick breakdown.  Continue Reading

• That's so 2017! Citrix ventures into VR.

  Sometimes consumer technologies aren't a good fit for enterprise. In this case, Citrix (and VMware, too) might be on to something.  Continue Reading

• Enterprise Mobility Management 2016 Year in Review

  Because retrospective listicles are actually pretty useful when the industry is as active and interesting as it was in 2016.  Continue Reading

• Desktop Virtualization Year in Review: 2016 was anything but boring!

  So much happened with regards to desktop virtualization in 2016 that we just had to get it all in one place!  Continue Reading