In many ways, Hurricane Katrina was a wake-up call. The technology many of us took for granted, such as the internet, was suddenly useless. Making matters worse, many post-disaster procedures rely on these technologies, making it difficult to determine who was missing, where to expend supplies, and where to focus rescue efforts. As IEEE global …
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Desktop virtualization is an attractive option for organizations looking to simplify their computing solutions. In most cases, desktop virtualization boosts efficiency, increases productivity, and brings other cost-saving benefits. However, the time it takes to achieve a positive return on investment (ROI) from switching to a virtual computing environment depends on several factors. Since every organization …
One of the top trends for enterprises in 2015 is desktop virtualization, the ability to serve desktops to client devices without the need for expensive hardware. Though many enterprise decision makers are aware of desktop virtualization benefits, finding clear information about desktop virtualization hardware requirements is difficult. Because the technology has grown so much so …
Organizations of all sizes looking for computing solutions should consider Desktop as a Service (DaaS), a type of virtual computing that has become especially popular recently due to advances in cloud computing technology. However, many organizations do not fully understand what DaaS is, how it is different from VDI, or whether it is the right …
Organizations exploring virtual desktop solutions generally select between Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) and Desktop as a Service (DaaS) solutions. Both are cloud-hosted desktops. Superficially, both serve a very similar function. However, deciding which solution is right for an organization – then committing to that solution – can scare even seasoned IT professionals. Choosing between DaaS …
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One of the top trends of 2014 was Desktop as a Service (DaaS), an alternative to virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) that provides many of the benefits of virtual desktops without needing a localized hardware deployment. Advances in technology and software allowed many organizations to begin using DaaS. The inexpensive deployment and scalability of DaaS made …
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Limitations of Silo Architecture Data center applications have dramatically advanced in the last 10-15 years, but in many ways, the technology has essentially remained the same. In the silo architecture, if data center requirements increased, the silo would be scaled. This requires data center design, development of an integration plan, procurement, solution implementation, and long-term …
We live in a mobile world. The emergence of powerful mobile computing platforms like smartphones and tablets has changed the landscape of business… and IT departments. Mobile device management is a major focus and thin, mobile-friendly, versions of core business tools emerge on a regular basis. However, most legacy systems resist the transition to a …
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