Technology exists to make our lives more convenient. In the same manner, technological advances in the business sector continue to evolve to make our jobs easier.
Desktop Virtualization is another advancement towards a more convenient working environment. The computer operating systems, applications and other systems are stored and accessed from a remote server. It is physically separate from the computer that the user is sitting in front of.
So what makes it convenient?
Desktop or client virtualization promotes flexibility. This type of arrangement allows employees to work from any locations as long as they have access to an Internet connection.
Based on a recent study by Forrester Consulting, the next two years will be a good year for desktop virtualization. In fact, if the trend of more than 40% growth in two years continues, we can expect the total number of virtual desktops to reach 20 million by the year 2014. There are many companies currently in the early stages of implementing desktop virtualization and transforming their infrastructures to adapt to this new system.
This study points to three major findings:
- A large number of companies, organizations and industries either already have, are in the process of, or will be implementing virtual desktops in the near future.
- IT managers have embraced hybrid architectures for the sake of their segmented workforce.
- System integrators will be in demand to help companies transition - especially in gaining management support and efficient deployment of the system.
In the outsourcing industry, desktop virtualization means a more effective and efficient way to work cohesively despite the distances separating the members of the team. Together with the services provided by cloud computing, businesses can now transact and collaborate efficiently - without being limited by time zones or physical distances. In fact, cloud computing accelerates the functions and highlights the benefits of desktop virtualization even further.
Ultimately, these advancements allow for CAPEX savings because of the transfer from the physical to the virtual realm. User computers and system applications are easier to manage and update. There is reduced need for staffing allowing for faster planning and deployment. The choice to invest in desktop virtualization has gone beyond the IT managers. It is already a strategic business decision that companies across various industry sectors have made.
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Bruce Mills
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