Citrix Systems has unveiled a desktop transformation model designed to help businesses benefit from desktop virtualisation.
The software firm says it has developed what it describes as the first industry-endorsed, repeatable method for transforming desktop computing from today’s device-centric, distributed management paradigm to a more user-centric, virtualised model.
The new model will be supported by a large ecosystem of partners, helping customers accelerate their success through desktop virtualisation, Citrix claims. Some industry analysts suggest nearly 50 million new virtual desktops will enter the corporate workplace over the next three years.
Citrix says advantages include the ability to have flexible work styles, supporting new devices like the iPad, creating BYOC programs, enabling hot-desking, improving data security or other strategic business priorities.
Al Monserrat, senior VP for sales and services, notes: “Establishing desktop virtualisation as the best strategy to manage desktops is quickly becoming a top priority for CIOs.” He attributed this to the fact that progress made by virtualisation as a way to simplify desktop computing in the past year. “Coupled with the new release of XenDesktop, our broad ecosystem of partners, and new learning labs, we are setting our customers up to take desktop virtualisation mainstream.”
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