Virtual Computer, a distributed desktop virtualization specialist, remains in business expansion mode following the recent VMworld 2011 in Las Vegas. Virtual Computer’s NxTop4 is a client-hosted virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) solution that MSPs can manage centrally. The company claims NXTop4 addresses two of the top challenges facing server-hosted VDI.
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After VMworld: Virtual Computer’s Desktop Virtualization Push
Posted September 22nd, 2011 by Nicholas Mukhar
MSPs Explore Cloud Moves At Parallels Summit
Posted February 24th, 2010 by Joe Panettieri
Where are managed services providers (MSPs) heading next? I think I found a few answers at the Parallels Summit in Miami this week. Admittedly, I suspect most MSPs and VARs aren’t fully familiar with this SaaS- and cloud-centric conference. Too bad. First movers from the original managed services wave — MSPs like Pointivity — are here trying to catch the next wave. As are MSP-centric team members from Cisco Systems and Google. Here’s what you missed.
MSPs Prepare for VMworld 2009
Posted August 13th, 2009 by Joe Panettieri
Managed services and virtualization. The two have been converging for several years. But even I’m surprised by all of the MSP-oriented activity that will likely occur at VMworld 2009 (Aug. 31-Sept. 3, San Francisco). Here are some initial thoughts.
Desktop Virtualization Meets Managed Services
Posted August 14th, 2008 by Joe Panettieri
I asked several managed service providers yesterday whether their customers were interested in Macs and Linux as secure, easy-to-manage alternatives to Windows PCs. The answer was a resounding “no.” Instead, the MSPs said, many of their customers are willing to virtualize their desktops, shifting most applications up to a server.
