This Technology Spotlight from IDC discusses the drivers, benefits, and challenges of creating virtual desktop environments, and examines a key technology that can help organizations successfully deploy virtual desktops. 

This IDC white paper considers the concept of desktop virtualization, specifically as made available by VMware’s VDI and ACE. The document also considers the benefits and limitations of these technologies as well as the best use cases for each, exemplified through user case studies. 

This resource describes how desktop and application virtualization can generate huge savings in both time and money for SMBs. Find out how businesses can simplify desktop and applications management, improve end-user access and reduce costs while increasing the security and availability of desktops with virtualization. 

This white paper introduces an integrated infrastructure solution designed to meet the growing demands of today's virtualized data center. With the ability to be optimized for a variety of mixed application workloads, this technology allows simplified management of your virtual infrastructure and can lower TCO. Read on for more. 

IT departments need a solution that meets the evolving needs of both the employees and IT— something not possible with a traditional PC model.  This paper illustrates the benefits of moving beyond the physical PC to a modern desktop that is highly flexible, easy to manage, customizable to suit users’ needs, and ready for new and future technology. 

This guide highlights scenarios that show how virtualization can enable server consolidation, business continuity, and an optimized desktop environment, among others, while examining the Microsoft those solutions. It also explains some of Microsoft’s technology partnership investments that support heterogeneous virtualization environments. 

<p>Uncover the benefits of using Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) when converging your data and storage networking for virtual desktop infrastructure.</p> 

This expert e-guide explains which issues you should keep in mind when implementing a virtual desktop infrastructure. Find out how VDI can simplify desktop management and deliver anywhere, anytime access to desktops, and gain access to insider's tips from a virtual desktop architect for making your VDI deployment a success. 

Businesses are turning to virtual desktops to deliver the security, mobility and ease of management they need. In this essential white paper, discover how your company can get the most out of your virtual desktop deployment with tips for optimizing Citrix XenDesktop 5.5. 

GroupLogic’s new activEcho is the industry’s only secure Enterprise File Sharing and Syncing solution that balances the need for simplicity for the end user, and the security, management and flexibility required by the enterprise.  This paper provides an in-depth view into the security features and benefits of activEcho. 

The Dell Virtualization Discovery Center includes independent expert advice from industry analysts, Dell and Microsoft Hyper-V content for the enterprise and a Hyper-V podcast series. Learn how Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V with Dell technology can help you today. 

<p>This webcast introduces new technology that can help you seamlessly implement desktop virtualization without compromising security, user experience or budget. Discover how you can satisfy your end-users by giving them the freedom they demand, while still maintaining control over IT and your new environment.</p>