desktop virtualization

Cloud security remains a challenge in China

Japan-based cloud security specialist Trend Micro finds a contrasting experience in providing security for public and private cloud environment in China.
by: Sheila Lam, Computerworld Hong Kong 25-Apr-2012

CTM launches first public cloud services in Macau

CTM will next month launch two public cloud services in Macau -- infrastructure-as-a-service and cloud-based unified communications, with plans to provide desktop virtualization and disaster recovery services in the next phase. The company will also provide private cloud services if customer need arises.
by: Carol Ko 23-Mar-2012

Malaysia's CIOs to drive agility with cloud biz

At a CIO Exchange discussion held in Malaysia, CIOs share their thoughts on virtualization and their cloud strategies: some said only small steps were taken on cloud, some waited for more "success stories," others were adopting cloud-based collaboration to drive information sharing.
by: Emily Chia, Enterprise Innovation 25-Feb-2012
NEC and Spain-based Indra launch virtual office solution
Delivered via "Desktop-as-a-Service," the NEC-Indra cloud management system helps create virtual offices and their associated services. NEC and Indra have set up a joint working office in the DaaS cloud within the Indra cloud to help offices to transition to adopting a virtualized infrastructure.
by: Asia Cloud Forum editors 14-Feb-2012
Big data, VM sprawl challenge virtualization adopters in HK
The unintended consequences of increased server virtualization adoption in 2011 is virtual machine sprawl. In many cases this can actually increase the total cost of ownership of IT infrastructure and wipe out the economic benefits associated with virtualization, Gartner said.
by: Asia Cloud Forum staff 30-Dec-2011

NetApp reviews: From storage capacity to management efficiency

NetApp's Paul Kessler talks about how the company enables cloud service providers like Telstra to achieve management efficiencies, what Internet Initiative Japan's "containerized data center" concept means, and how virtual desktops will alter the way customer-facing businesses operate.
by: Carol Ko 28-Dec-2011
Survey: Secure mobility drives desktop virtualization demand
The top four factors driving the growth of desktop virtualization, based on the survey results, are: secure access for mobile and user owned devices; increased app and data security; business agility for an increasingly mobile workforce; and simplified risk management.
by: Asia Cloud Forum staff 14-Dec-2011
Study: Cloud data privacy top of APAC biz concerns
The survey also finds that integration with existing systems remained a huge barrier to cloud adoption (68%). Other key concerns included lack of interoperability across clouds (57%), fear of vendor lock-in (59%) and immature cloud management features (57%).
by: Asia Cloud Forum staff 11-Nov-2011
Rackspace, Citrix, NetApp, Logicalis offer hosted desktop virtualization
The service is delivered with Rackspace’s infrastructure services from its Hong Kong facility, Citrix’s next-generation XenDesktop software, NetApp’s storage to enable the provisioning, and Logicalis’ front and backend support.
by: Asia Cloud Forum staff 25-Oct-2011
Cisco, Citrix deliver hi-definition virtual desktops
The Cisco-Citrix alliance will help companies simplify the deployment of high-definition virtual desktops and applications over a Citrix HDX-enabled Cisco network to millions of PCs, Macs, tablets, smart phones and thin clients.
by: Asia Cloud Forum staff 21-Oct-2011