IBM makes Virtual Desktops available in the Indian Market

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IBM makes Virtual Desktops available in the Indian Market

IBM has announced general availability of Virtual Desktop, a workforce mobility offering that provides anytime, anywhere access to personal desktops from mobile devices, including tablets, netbooks, laptops and thin clients.

The IBM Virtual Desktop allows Windows or Linux desktops to be hosted and managed centrally, thus lowering the cost and complexity of managing PC environments through rapid deployment of new applications, automatic software updates and reducing the need for helpdesk requests. The Virtual Desktop for Smart Business, which includes VERDE software from Virtual Bridges, can be deployed on a customer's own infrastructure or through a Business Partner "private cloud" hosted environment. Available in India through IBM Business Partners such as ZSL and Ingram Micro, IBM Virtual Desktop V2.2 now enables users to enjoy a real high-definition experience while accessing audio and video files.

"As IBM's latest smarter work offering, the Virtual Desktop is a First in Series of Integrated Solutions for Midmarket Businesses. VDI expands the time and place where people can access information, contribute ideas and support customers," said Anoop Nambiar, Country Manager - Business Partner Organization, IBM India/SA, "Together with our partners, we are bringing the power of virtual computing to mid-sized companies seeking greater agility while freeing up critical IT resources."

"IBM Virtual Desktop Solution addresses the growing complexities and business risks that midsize client's face today, helping them to achieve a secured work environment at a lowered TCO," said Bimal Das, Senior Director, Ingram Micro India Ltd. "As a trusted technology partner, we are committed to providing this GEN2 VDI Solution to our clients through our SIs and with IBM in India."

New features in Virtual Desktop v. 2.2 include unprecedented high-definition multimedia support and enhanced work-anywhere capability with additional features that simplify management and drive down IT management costs. IBM Virtual Desktop built on VERDE 5.1 technology, provides an end-to-end desktop management offering that combines virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), integrated offline VDI and remote branch capabilities. The offering supports both Windows and Linux Virtual desktops and can be used on a wide variety of devices broadening the spectrum of user-options, including work-from-home employees, branch offices or field sales teams.

IBM Virtual Desktop for Smart Business closes the gaps between previous desktop and virtual desktop infrastructure approaches and is based on a key set of attributes designed to help clients get more out of every IT dollar faster.

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