Published on: September 15th, 2008
Devon IT Announces Certification for VMware Virtual Desktop Manager
“As more of our customers look to implement virtual desktop solutions, they need to be certain that our thin clients offer them the highest levels of compatibility and flexibility, “explained Joe Makoid, President, Devon IT.
Devon IT, Inc., an alternative desktop solution company and the fastest growing provider of thin client terminals, announced certification for VMware Virtual Desktop Manager (VDM), VMware’s next-generation connection broker, on Devon’s Microsoft® Windows® XP Embedded SafeBool®LVO and 8050C. These thin clients are available today. VMware’s VDM and allows customers deploying VMware Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) to deliver an enhanced user experience.
“As more of our customers look to implement virtual desktop solutions, they need to be certain that our thin clients offer them the highest levels of compatibility and flexibility, “explained Joe Makoid, President, Devon IT. “Our line of thin clients helps companies gain the full advantage of all types of hosted desktop approaches. VDM certification now gives our customers even more options.”
VMware Virtual Desktop Manager, a key component of VMware VDI, is a desktop management server that connects users to virtual desktops in the data center. With VMware Virtual Desktop Manager, end users can securely access their personalized virtual desktops from anywhere and anytime using Devon thin clients. VDM’s interface lets administrators manage thousands of desktops at once, and reduces the time it takes to provision a new desktop from hours to minutes.
“The introduction of support for VMware VDI and Virtual Desktop Manager is another example of Devon’s commitment to providing our customers with the latest technology solutions and flexibility to meet their business needs,” said Joe Makoid, President, Devon IT. “Using VMware VDI and Virtual Desktop Manager, our thin clients can now offer an even more PC-like experience with multi-media running more smoothly and USB peripherals, such as smart phones, being connected hassle-free.”
Devon IT will demonstrate VDM capability on all it thin clients at VMworld, September 15-18, The Venetian, Las Vegas, Booth 360. Devon IT will feature its mobile thin client notebook, the SafeBook LVO. Launched in May, the SafeBook LVO is built on the Lenovo R61 ThinkPad platform and is compatible with all Lenovo docking stations and accessories. Devon IT will also demonstrate its TC10 desktop device that utilizes the advanced PC-over-IP protocol to access remote workstations. For more information about VMworld, visit http://vmworld.com/vmworld/index.jspa.
For more information about Devon IT, server-based computing, or thin client technologies, or to arrange for a meeting at VMworld, email info@devonit.com, or call 610-757-4220 or toll-free 888-524-9382. Information is also available at www.devonit.com.
About Devon IT
Devon IT, Inc, (www.devonit.com) is an information technology company that focuses on offering thin client hardware and software for alternative desktop solutions that provide enterprise customers with greater security, enhanced manageability, improved reliability, and lower costs. Devon IT's products are orderable from Dell and Devon develops products that support Dell's Flexible Computing Solutions. Devon IT is also the creator of VDI Blaster™ (www.vdiblaster.com), a software suite that transforms existing Windows® PCs into virtual desktops. Read Devon IT's technical blog "Thin Tank" at http://www.devonit.com/blog.
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