Articles about virtual desktop

Midsize companies are actively rethinking their virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) and Desktop-as-a-Service (DaaS) strategies, with cost, complexity, and IT resource demands driving urgent change.

A new report from Parallels shows 63 percent of midsize companies are actively seeking new VDI or DaaS solutions to reduce costs and streamline IT management.

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A new survey of 1,000 front line IT workers from Nexthink finds that 31 percent of organizations have daily virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) problems requiring specialist intervention.

A further 40 percent are having issues on a weekly basis, as level one and two support staff are often unable to manage the complexity of VDI.

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When used correctly, Virtual Desktops, first introduced in Windows 10 and then refined in Windows 11, offer a handy way to manage multiple workflows. They let you create separate, dedicated workspaces within the OS, keeping things organized and clutter free. This is especially useful for those who juggle work, personal projects, and entertainment, as it allows for smooth switching between different activities without losing track of anything. By assigning specific apps and windows to different desktops, you can stay focused and organized across various tasks.

In Windows 11, Microsoft introduced Snap Layouts, enhancing multitasking by providing predefined grid options for arranging windows. This feature expands on the simpler Snap Assist functionality from Windows 10 and when used with Virtual Desktops can keep each workspace neat and orderly.

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Cloud Software Group and Microsoft have announced an eight-year strategic partnership agreement, with Cloud Software Group committing $1.65 billion to Microsoft’s cloud and generative AI capabilities. This collaboration aims to strengthen the Citrix virtual application and desktop platform and develop new cloud and AI solutions with an integrated product roadmap.

Under this partnership, Citrix, a business unit of Cloud Software Group, will be the preferred Microsoft Global Azure Partner solution for Enterprise Desktop as a Service when collaborating with joint Azure customers. The companies will jointly support customer success by offering tailored solutions, expert guidance, and support to accelerate customers’ cloud journeys. Citrix will also leverage Microsoft Azure as its preferred cloud solution, integrating the benefits of the Citrix platform with Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365.

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