Desktop virtualization technology and services

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Desktop virtualization technology and services News

March 29, 2016 29 Mar'16
Cloud Workspace Suite: IndependenceIT updates platform

IndependenceIT is targeting ISVs, MSPs and VARs with its retooled cloud workspace platform, which aims to ease the task of running workspace as a service and other workloads.
August 22, 2014 22 Aug'14
Citrix DaaS study reveals market trends

In this news roundup, a Citrix study finds almost 90% of service providers predict DaaS growth in the next year; Hostway debuts Cloud Connex, a hosted cloud reseller and partner platform; and Tech Data features Unitrends DRaaS in the Solution Store.
June 18, 2014 18 Jun'14
IndependenceIT's Cloud Workspace Suite gains Google integration

IndependenceIT adds Google Compute Engine integration to its Cloud Workspace Suite, giving providers an option beyond the Microsoft Azure platform.
December 27, 2013 27 Dec'13
Cisco desktop virtualization portfolio expanded with hosted version

Cisco is offering DaaS to cloud providers for customers wanting a subscription-based VDI offering. Plus, Gartner predicts big numbers for IoT.

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Partners: Citrix hyper-converged tech opens VDI to midrange clients

The Citrix Ready HCI Workspace Appliance Program, coupled with the company's Citrix Cloud, will open VDI opportunities among midmarket customers, Citrix channel partners said. Continue Reading
How to enter the hosted virtual desktop service market

MSPs looking for a new business venture have a couple of ways to enter the DaaS market: build their own infrastructure or partner with cloud vendors. Continue Reading
XenServer VM and CPU resource sharing: FAQ

Delve into XenServer VM and CPU resource sharing management for your customer’s environment in this FAQ. Continue Reading

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Why MSPs and SMBs see potential in hosted virtual desktops

MSPs look to grow business around hosted virtual desktops but face challenges in delivering their offerings. Find out if the technology suits your clients. Continue Reading
DaaS providers see promise, threat in AWS, VMware DaaS offerings

DaaS providers look for a lift from AWS' and VMware's DaaS offerings even as they acknowledge the competition they represent. Continue Reading
VDI project success: VMware View installation at collection agency

A VMware View installation set the stage for VDI project success and paved the way for big business growth at debt collection agency Williams & Fudge. Continue Reading

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Citrix DaaS: How to deploy virtual desktops as a service provider

Need a leg up in the desktop-as-a-service market? Citrix offers business resources, marketing assistance and a reference architecture to help service providers get started. Continue Reading
How to sell desktop virtualization software

In this installment of Tech Buyer Snapshot, we offer tips to help you refine your client discussions around desktop virtualization software. Continue Reading
Managing a XenServer environment with the Xen command line

The Xen command line offers options such as the xe command to perform difficult tasks in a XenServer environment, but the XenCenter interface may work best for easy tasks. Continue Reading

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Choosing the right VDI solutions for your customer

Solution providers can get a leg up on competition by knowing the VDI solutions, such as Microsoft Remote Desktop Services and VMware View, that are available to customers so they can pick the best option. Continue Reading
Using Citrix Xen Server Platinum trial software

Before recommending that your customer upgrades to Citrix XenServer Platinum edition, you can demo the features and licensing by using Citrix's free evaluation software. Continue Reading
Using XenConvert for XenServer 5.6 workload, machine conversions

Solution providers using XenConvert to convert XenServer 5.6 physical machines and workloads to a virtual environment should also know best practices for troubleshooting issues during conversion. Continue Reading

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