Half of enterprises expect to use virtual desktops before 2011
In parallel with movement to a borderless network is adoption of virtualization and cloud computing; for servers and desktops. Virtualization breaks down traditional desktop/server/application relationships, facilitating a more fluid and borderless environment. Cloud computing furthers this breakdown by extending servers and desktops into the cloud.
Leveraging high interest in desktop virtualization and cloud computing, GoPC, a cloud provider of desktop services, announced last week it’s now using NoMachine NX to provision its cloud-hosted Linux virtual desktops. Nemertes’ research shows improvements in desktop management and security are the key drivers of desktop virtualization. Half of enterprises expect to use virtual desktops before 2011. GoPC and NoMachine clearly hope ride this trend by emphasizing security and desktop management.
