Posted on October 11th, 2010
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The cost advantages of virtual desktop infrastructures aren’t limited strictly to IT operations. You can also use this technology to lower expenses in other areas, such as selecting and issuing equipment to your employees. With the ability to push a fresh desktop (including Windows 7) to any device – including mobile devices – desktop virtualization provides the backbone for a change in your “standard issue” equipment for your business users.
If you could find a way to issue less expensive devices to your average employee, the cost savings across your company would be substantial. Think about replacing all those laptops with thin-clients, for example. From capital outlay for procurement through ongoing maintenance and replacement, the potential reduction in TCO is enormous.
Posted on September 15th, 2010
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Given the many and powerful advantages of a virtual desktop infrastructure, it’s natural to wonder why more companies haven’t adopted it. With Citrix XenDesktop 4, in particular, and its ability to improve Windows 7 rollout and management, you’d expect just about everyone to move to desktop virtualization. Of course, any major change in technology is disruptive – especially when it comes to your desktops. This can impede a value-accretive migration. Overcome these challenges, however, and you can make your IT department more efficient and your business users more productive.
Here are the top three reasons why companies have not adopted virtual desktop infrastructures and what you can do to overcome them:
Posted on September 8th, 2010
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Adoption of Citrix XenDesktop 4 has been robust. Many companies are interested in implementing a centralized solution for desktop management, particularly since the control it brings solves a number of IT support challenges, from software deployment to malware prevention. Operational efficiency gains are salient post-implementation, and the TCO and ROI cases are clear. Aside from these high-level benefits, though, there are a number of granular reasons to move to Citrix XenDesktop. Here are the top three:
Posted on September 1st, 2010
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In a best-of-breed virtual desktop infrastructure, where do you turn for help? At the enterprise level, there’s rarely one vendor involved, which means a variety of skills – and team members – may e involved in resolving a particular problem. For your IT managers, this can be frustrating. End users need support, and the IT manager’s reputation is on the line. Time spent hunting for the right people trims what’s available for remediation within standing SLAs.
To make the different virtualization layers work together, a variety of solutions may be necessary. The result is a streamlined infrastructure and improved business user experience, but it can create complications when something goes awry. This is the case when any environment relies on integrated systems for disparate technology vendors, and there are measures you can implement to protect your company.
Posted on August 23rd, 2010
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Windows 7 has arrived, is popular and is coming to an enterprise near you. Soon. Microsoft has already sold 175 million licenses, according to VentureBeat, making it the company’s fastest selling operating system in history. Many IT departments are already planning their migrations, a process that is likely to be long, time-consuming and packed with risk. Smooth out this operating system migration, and you can lower the total cost of ownership while easing the pressure on your department.
Posted on August 16th, 2010
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The hardest part of migrating to a virtual desktop infrastructure is explaining it to company executives. Central desktop management runs counter to what everyone knows, feels, and experiences about their desktops! It can be a challenge for those outside the datacenter to wrap their heads around this concept. Your job, when proposing a virtual desktop infrastructure, is to make it easy to understand.
Posted on August 13th, 2010
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Citrix XenDesktop 4 is the first virtual desktop solution to meet the Burton Group’s Server Hosted Virtual Desktop evaluation criteria. The new capabilities in XenDesktop 4 SP1 make it the first to address all 52 features required for SHVD. In addition to meeting the SHVD requirements, XenDesktop 4 SP1 hits 76 percent of the Burton Group’s preferred features.
Posted on June 21st, 2010
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A system doesn’t become a solution until it addresses a particular business problem. And let’s face it: IT departments and the businesses they support need solutions more than they need systems. So, what makes Citrix XenDesktop 4 a solution? There are many advantages to implementing desktop virtualization through this platform, spanning business units and functions. To get you started, though, let’s start with five:
Posted on June 11th, 2010
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Take a look at how Campbell Union High School District used Citrix XenDesktop to benefit both students and faculty. Hear how administrators were able to significantly cut overall desktop replacement budgets.
Posted on June 10th, 2010
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There’s a reason why AppSense was named the Citrix Ready Solution Partner of the Year back at Citrix Synergy. The solution drives end-user adoption and satisfaction in XenDesktop and XenApp environments, ultimately driving more ROI for your investment in desktop and application virtualization.
“The AppSense solution provides what is known as user virtualization, a technology that is still in its infancy; because of that, it doesn’t get a lot of airplay in the media. User virtualization isn’t discussed very often, so people may not have heard of the technology yet, let alone fully understand it or how it is used.”
Rich Brumpton is an High impact Systems Consultant and Trainer well versed in Citrix, Microsoft, EMC, Cisco, VMware, and other technologies. Interested in helping the customer create the best solutions or their business needs at the lowest TCO. Emphasis on cutting edge solutions based on current and emerging products in areas such as Application Delivery, Information Lifecycle Management, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure, and Virtualization. Enjoys assembling and presenting information to small, medium, and large groups related to highly technical subjects in a easy to understand format. He has presented to CIO's, helpdesk operators, application developers and many other audiences. Recently presented in a series of Windows IT Pro Magazine - Windows Server 2008 roadshows.
Chris Chrobocinski has over 20 Years in the IT service management field. Chris has been with MTM Technologies since 1994, and has held several service leadership positions during his 15 years with the company.
Today Chris is the VP of Managed Services. In his current role he has responsibility for sales, operation and delivery of the managed service portfolio. To contact Chris, email: chrisc@mtm.com or call: 203-321-1700.
Bill Kleyman, MBA, MISM, is an avid technologist with experience in network infrastructure management. His engineering work includes large virtualization deployments as well as business network design and implementation. Currently, he is a Virtualization Solutions Architect working out of the MTM Chicago office.
