Intelligent Desktop Virtualization
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Desktop Virtualization Go-To Resources
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- Planning Guide
- Vision Paper
- CaseBuilder Toolkit: IDV
- Technical Animation
- Vendor Round Table
- Peer Research Report
Infographic: Thrive on Consumerization with User-Centric Management
Based on the experience of Intel’s IT department, this guide covers the four steps in planning a desktop virtualization implementation.
Planning Guide: Desktop Virtualization
Based on the experience of Intel’s IT department, this guide covers the four steps in planning a desktop virtualization implementation.
Intel's Intelligent Desktop Virtualization
Intelligent Desktop Virtualization is the evolution of desktop management, based on three key tenets: Maintain central control and use the local compute resources, create layered images for customization, and use device-native management.
IDV Toolkit
Use this Intelligent Desktop Virtualization toolkit from IDG to build the right strategy in your organization with a series of videos, business case articles and step-by-step guides.
Technical Animation: IDV
Technical animation on Intelligent Desktop Virtualization from Intel, which is based on three key tenets: Manage centrally and execute locally, deliver layered images intelligently, and use device-native management and security.
Vendor Round Table: Desktop Virtualization
Desktop virtualization comparison from Intel. This document enables you to compare top ISVs’ answers to common IT questions about their solutions.
Peer Research Report: Desktop Virtualization
Survey of IT professionals that provides benchmarking data IT organizations can use in planning their own desktop virtualization solutions.
Desktop Virtualization in Action
- Case Study: Swisscom IT
- Case Study: FMC
- Inside IT Radio
- MokaFive on Intelligent Desktop Virtualization
- Wanova Solution Brief
- Virtual Computer White Paper
From DeskTop to SmarTop*
White Paper: Swisscom IT Services SmarTop* workplace solution, with XenClient Enterprise* and Intel® Core™ vPro™ processors, provides both cost-effective service standardization and customization.
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Virtualization at FMC
FMC explores client-side virtualization for its mobile users to improve security and drive productivity while avoiding server-side drawbacks.
Find out how FMC virtualizes to drive productivity >
IT Desktop Virtualization
Podcast talks with Ed Jimison about Intel desktop virtualization technology: moving toward a "user-centric" model and away from a "device-centric" model, managing applications and services at the end points, and its associated challenges.
Listen to the podcast on desktop virtualization >
MokaFive on IDV
MokaFive’s Purnima Padmanabhan discusses Intel’s vision of Intelligent Desktop Virtualization, and how a flexible solution from MokaFive can deliver a great user experience while enhancing IT control.
Watch the video >
Wanova's Power of One
This white paper from Wanova and Intel discusses Intelligent Desktop Virtualization with the “Power of One” approach.
View the joint solution brief from Wanova and Intel >
Smarter Desktop Virtualization
This white paper from The Virtualization Practice illustrates Intel’s Intelligent Desktop Virtualization, featuring Virtual Computer as the market leader.
Read the white paper from Virtual Computer and Intel >
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Thrive on IT Consumerization
How to manage the revolution and enhance user productivity
Vision Paper: Intelligent Desktop Virtualization
The next logical step in desktop management
Understanding Desktop Virtualization, New Compute Models
Models available, how they work, and their benefits and limitations
Evolution of Desktop Service Delivery
Aligning computing and virtualization with business needs
Desktop Virtualization: No One Size Fits All
Use models featuring Intel® Core™ vPro™ processors
Desktop Virtualization Benefits
Balancing employee demands and business objectives to improve productivity
SAP* and VMware: Virtualizing Applications
Enterprise case study showing near-native performance supporting many users
Exploring Desktop Virtualization Benefits at Purdue
Virtualization of student computer lab gains greater flexibility and convenience
Case Study: Georgia Tech
Engineering students gain speed, flexibility with VDI approach
Intel® Core™ vPro™ Processor Enabled Desktop Virtualization
Desktop virtualization models balance user productivity and IT controls
A Solid Decision for Improving Business Agility
Intel® processors help FICO virtualize data center and desktop environments
Two-, Four-Socket Server Platforms
Learn About lower TCO and greater benefits from these findings.
Virtual Computer's NxTop* Virtual Computer Solution
Enabling performance and easy manageability using the 2nd generation Intel® Core™ vPro™ processor
Wanova Mirage* Uses Intel® Core™ vPro™ Processor
Local execution on native hardware enabled by hybrid desktop virtualization
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From DeskTop to SmarTop*
White Paper: Workplace solution provides cost-effective service standardization and customization.
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Medical center gains desktop virtualization benefits.
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Citrix* Flexcast* and IDV
Technical animation on Intelligent Desktop Virtualization.
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Enhanced Control,...
Brief: MokaFive* software powered by Intel® Core™ vPro™ processors enable performance with flexibility.
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Business Use: Intel®...
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Desktop products featuring 3rd generation Intel® processors offer adaptive performance and built-in visual capabilities.
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The 3rd generation Intel® Core™ vPro™ processor comes with embedded security features.
Videos
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What is Desktop Virtualization?Discusses desktop virtualization compute models using the Intel® Core™ vPro™ processor family. (2:47)
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Intel® IT Center: Premium IT ResourcesJoin the program for premium IT resources
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Krayon Pictures Video: Speed Up, Costs DownAnimation studio picks up speed while reducing costs using Intel® Xeon®, Intel® Core™i7 processor platforms. (2:58)
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Video: Use Cases with Intel vPro TechnologyIntel® vPro™ technology is used to remotely upgrade SSD software and reset an encryption password. (3:30)
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MokaFive on Intelligent Desktop VirtualizationMokaFive discusses Intelligent Desktop Virtualization. (3:59)
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Peer Research Video: Desktop VirtualizationIT managers on desktop virtualization survey results. (3:51)
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2nd Gen Intel® Core™ vPro™ Processor, Intel Graphics PerformanceIntel demonstrates stunning graphics performance on the 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ vPro™ processor. (1:16)
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The PC is Not DeadThe PC is not dead; it's the command center where other electronic devices go to resync
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Intel® Core™ i7 Processors and Adobe Creative SuiteAdobe, Intel offer creative professionals a powerful combination of increased performance with Intel® Core™ i7. (2:00)
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CPU RelevancyVideo highlights the Intel® processors that define your pc experience. (1:22)
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Intel® Virtualization Technology for Connectivity: I/O VirtualizationVMDq and SR-IOV-enabled network controllers optimize I/O for data center performance and efficiency.
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Virtual Desktop Solution at NYC DOEVirtual desktop software at NYC DOE
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Video: Four IT Managers on Virtual Desktop ManagementFour IT managers talk virtual desktop management (5:44)
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A Healthy Change for HumanaHumana refreshes data center with Intel® Xeon® processors, increasing performance, energy efficiency. (1:51)
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