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virtualisation & cloud computing


Desktop virtualisation is an increasingly attractive path for organisations of all sizes to consider.


Virtual reality


While most people associate server virtualisation with cloud computing, desktop virtualisation has an important role to play. John Barco of NComputing looks at why desktop virtualisation is becoming an increasingly attractive proposition.


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artner’s recent CIO survey found that CIO’s budget predictions for 2011 are flat globally – with


the exception of emerging IT models such as cloud based computing and


enabling virtualisation environments. Tight budgets, demand to do and deliver more with less, and emerging technology ecosystems are forcing CIOs to re-imagine IT. Many organisations are investigating and piloting transformational technology such as


SaaS based services in a virtualised environment – but when budgets are really stretched and you still have to deliver best user experience in a secure environment, how do you go that final step of the way to make sure that every last inch of the IT strategy is covered?


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