Amazon announced the release of WorkSpaces, a new Desktop-as-a-Service offering. This move helps validate DaaS as part of the whole cloud services stack.
Joe Jessen is an Analyst for Desktop Virtualization and End User Computing. Joe has extensive practical experience in enterprise solution implementation, system integration, network architecture, and security. Joe was formerly Chief Solutions Officer for Gotham Technology Group’s Office of the CTO, Manager of Citrix Consulting Services and Global Director of Server Based Computing for FutureLink an international Application Service Provider
Transforming Desktops: PC Lifecycle Management
Personal Computer Life-cycle Management (PCLM) is set of processes which manage end-user devices transforming desktops from procurement to sunset. A well developed methodology will cover all aspects of architecture, procurement, management and decommissioning of end user devices.
Transforming Desktops, Applications First
Transforming desktops is a multi-faceted process. To start, you need to get a hold of your existing desktop service inventory applications.
VMware Buys Desktone and Adds Desktop-as-a-Service
Desktone is the first strategic purchase by VMware’s End User Computing EVP and General Manager, Sanjay Poonen that finally sets the stage for VMware to bring to market its first real cloud service.
Moka5: Managed Local Desktops in the Cloud
Moka5 is tackling the problem of desktop management with their LivePC bare metal and software operating system virtualization solutions. If you consider that one of the major challenges in desktop management is the constant need to keep the base systems updated with system and security patches, and application updates that come just as often.
Red Bend – Mobile Device Virtualization for the Enterprise
Red Bend Software provides a full line of Mobile Device Management and Virtualzation solutions which could be the answer to the corporate MDM needs while keeping the end user happy.