You’ve got your 2020 budget set to go -- how are you planning to invest in your future? Cloud computing is no longer an emerging trend. Its resilience, agility, and scalability make it a necessary business tool. If your company hasn’t already made the move to the cloud, it’s time. Your competitors likely already have. Virtual desktops (VDI) are one cloud technology that is making waves. Microsoft recently released Azure VDI, giving users anytime/anywhere access on almost any device through the … [Read more...]
Virtualization security risks & management
While virtualization security is often viewed as an afterthought, it is nevertheless important. Like all technology, securing your virtualized infrastructure is vital to your business’s success. Let's take a look at some of the security risks posed by virtualization and how you can manage them. Security risks of virtualization Complex infrastructure – Much like virtualization itself, the infrastructure of a virtualization solution can oftentimes be confusing to small businesses. In fact, … [Read more...]
5 types of virtualization defined
For many businesses, managing and maintaining their entire hardware and software infrastructure can be a daunting and prohibitively expensive task. But with virtualization, this is no longer an issue. Virtualization allows businesses to maximize the use of their IT resources at a reduced cost -- this is why it has become so popular in the past few years. While there are many different types of virtualization on the market, it’s best to choose the one that fits your needs. Here, we give you an … [Read more...]
How does virtualization improve business?
Truly understanding the ins and outs of virtualization is not for the faint hearted. It’s a complicated field that is constantly evolving, but one thing mostly remains the same: its benefits. Read on for a simple recap of just a few of virtualization’s greatest advantages. More technology uptime Virtualization vendors use fancy names for the features of their technology, but behind all the technobabble are some revolutionary concepts. Take “fault tolerance” for example. When you use … [Read more...]
Best uses for virtual desktops
In the world of IT, there is a continuous quest to build systems with less time, funds, and effort. This is why virtualization has become so popular. One type of virtualization, virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), provides a consistent desktop experience from any device. It is most helpful in the following scenarios: Healthcare In an industry where every file is sensitive, the importance of confidentiality can’t be overstated. With VDI, rules and permissions can be customized based on the … [Read more...]
