Desktop virtualization technology and services

News, trends and tips on desktop virtualization technology and services for MSPs. Gain insight into how this brand of virtualization can translate into project opportunities for your service provider firm.

October 04, 2019 04 Oct'19
WVD to spark demand for consulting, implementation services

Microsoft's Windows Virtual Desktop offering is poised to boost partner business as it opens opportunities in the desktop-as-a-service market; other news from the week.
September 28, 2018 28 Sep'18
Microsoft Ignite 2018: Channel eyes Azure products, virtual desktops

Channel companies cited Azure Data Box offline and inline data transfer products and Windows Virtual Desktop as among the interesting developments at Microsoft Ignite.
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.

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hosted services

Hosted services are applications, IT infrastructure components or functions that organizations access from external service providers, typically through an internet connection. Continue Reading
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

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Nerdio for Azure arrives in Ingram Micro Cloud Marketplace

Nerdio's cloud transition continues with its distribution agreement with Ingram Micro, which offers Nerdio's Azure automation product for MSPs on Ingram Micro Cloud Marketplace. Continue Reading
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
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. Continue Reading

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Desktop-as-a-service combo targets channel via Ingram Micro

Citrix, IGEL and Ingram Micro are collaborating on a desktop-as-a-service offering, which could provide channel partners with a mechanism for replacing clients' Windows 7 desktops. Continue Reading
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

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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