With the recent announcement of the End of Life (EOL) of Citrix virtualization products, a debate has started on the feasibility of downloading Citrix software or moving on to a more affordable alternative. Citrix offers virtualization solutions through multiple products: XenApp virtualizes applications, allowing easy centralized publication; XenDesktop enables you to publish virtual desktops; and […]
Citrix VDI-in-a-Box, the desktop virtualization software from Citrix for small and medium-sized businesses, is coming to an end. In the Q4 2012 Citrix Systems Earnings Call, Citrix CEO Mark Templeton announced its End of Life (EOL). The end of extended support for Windows Server 2003 will be on 24 August 2016. Citrix acquired VDI-in-a-Box from […]
With technology enabling professionals to work from anywhere, IT outsourcing has become a business need, therefore a business opportunity. It appears to be an added expense at first glance, but businesses ultimately save money by outsourcing, as Managed Service Providers (MSPs) provide similar services to multiple customers, which lowers the cost. By delegating server deployment, […]
Logo courtesy of Global Informatica “With Parallels 2X RAS, we are able to deliver six different versions of our software instantly to more than 300 users. The customer experience has improved significantly, with quick access to applications anywhere, anytime.” – Paolo Moleri, Marketing & Sales Director at Global Informatica Company Overview Global Informatica Srl, […]
One of the important changes brought about by cloud computing technologies is the business shift towards desktop virtualization. Although this concept works with dedicated networks as well, the advent of BYOD and mobile networks obliged companies to implement remote/virtual offices, for provision of better delivery of virtual desktops and applications at a cost-effective price. Moreover, […]
Logo courtesy of Cambridgeshire ICT Service. “The single most important benefit of using the software has been that it has fitted in seamlessly with our existing infrastructure without the need to retrain staff or change systems management software.” – Leonard Veenendaal, Technical Services Manager, Cambridgeshire County Council. The Challenge Cambridgeshire ICT service makes […]
Featured image courtesy of Bridgwater College. “2X will remain at the core of our ICT delivery well into the future.” – Dave Foster, Head of IT Services, Bridgwater College Company Overview Bridgwater College in Somerset is a highly successful multi-site provider of education and training, boasting Beacon status and an Ofsted Outstanding rating. It […]
To meet growing business demands efficiently, organizations are turning to virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI). When paired with a connection broker, VDI offers a centralized and simplified desktop management system with improved security and a rich end user experience. However, the cost and complexity involved in managing VDI networks is a concern for small and medium-sized […]
The best part about being in Chicago for Microsoft Ignite wasn’t the deep dish—but the memories! (The deep dish definitely came close, though.) We had a blast talking with IT professionals and more about our business solutions, including Parallels Mac Management for Microsoft SCCM and Parallels 2X Remote Application Server: First, we hung out at […]
Raspberry Pi is a very low-cost computer with a Linux-based OS. Parallels 2X Remote Application Server (RAS) enables you to transform this $35 device into a complete workstation. The advent of Raspberry Pi in early 2012 has created a revolution in computing circles. With a price tag of $35 and support for variants of Linux […]