Published on: September 16th, 2008
Devon IT Offers Clear Path to Desktop Virtualization with Enterprise Consolidation Assessment at VMworld
“During assessments with current and potential customers, we have found that enterprises are unknowingly using approximately seven percent of their server processing capacity, and four percent of their desktop power,” says Joe Makoid, President, Devon IT.
Devon IT, Inc., a leader in alternative desktop computing, and its integration arm, CentriServ, today announced the availability of their Enterprise Consolidation Assessment (eCon) program for VMware virtualized environments. eCon assessments look at both the server and desktop sides of a computing environment. They are designed specifically for large enterprises interested in the ROI and TCO benefits of server consolidation via blade servers, the VMware platform, and client consolidation. The companies are showcasing the program at VMworld 2008 (booth 360) at The Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas from September 15-18.
Devon IT and CentriServ launched the eCon program in May 2008, in conjunction with IBM. Organizations that participate in the program receive a detailed analysis of their current infrastructure, using proven methodologies from IBM and VMware, and an outline of how virtualization software, thin clients, and other components of alternative desktop computing can enhance their IT environments.
“During assessments with current and potential customers, we have found that enterprises are unknowingly using approximately seven percent of their server processing capacity, and four percent of their desktop power,” says Joe Makoid, President, Devon IT. “Virtualization allows large entities to better utilize their servers and desktops, and the eCon program shows clients precisely how they can achieve this efficiency. We encourage IT personnel at VMworld to stop by our booth and speak with us about their IT environments.”
“Devon IT is providing enterprises with practical ways to utilize VMware’s industry-leading virtualization platform,” said Jerry Chen, senior director of enterprise desktop at VMware. “Through our collaboration with partners such as Devon IT, customers can optimize the cost-effectiveness, performance, security and manageability of a VMware Virtual Desktop Infrastructure environment.”
“Virtualization allows enterprises to utilize their servers and desktops much more efficiently,” notes Anthony Falsone, President, CentriServ. “eCon helps companies understand how blade servers, virtualization, thin clients, and other components of alternative desktop computing can benefit their IT environments from a number of angles. Our experts present a detailed analysis of a company’s infrastructure while leveraging experience in deploying virtual servers and Devon IT thin client terminals.”
How eCon Works
- Experts from Devon IT, CentriServ, and IBM perform a high-level server and desktop “discovery” via proprietary IBM Consulting Software, noting primary function and location of each device.
- Validate any assumptions made to date
- Analyze information on current performance, utilization, and configurations provided by the enterprise, and compare data to industry standards.
- Recommend the appropriate solution for customer based on: Application servers, heterogeneous servers, email servers, high-end workstations, database servers, graphic and Web design workstations, and desktop and notebook PC sprawl.
eCon also has environmental benefits, as companies choosing to virtualize their IT infrastructures conserve tremendous amounts of energy and save money on associated electricity costs. Devon IT has found that through IT virtualization companies can save up to 7,000 kilowatt hours for every software application put into a virtual machine.
Visit Devon IT at booth 360 at VMworld. For more information about eCon or to schedule an assessment, contact Devon IT at info@devonit.com, 610-757-4110 or 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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