VMware Launches Public Desktop-as-a-Service
March 12, 2014
Grazed from CloudTweaks. Author: Glenn Blake.
VMware has launched a Desktop-as-a-Service (DaaS), VMware Horizon, hosted on VMware’s public cloud server. For rates as low at $35 a month, businesses can use this DaaS to load and operate Microsoft operating systems, such as Windows XP, Windows 7 and Windows 8 on desktop and laptop computers or mobile devices.
Businesses can manage and monitors all of their employees running an operating system through VMware Horizon. IT departments can create their own virtual desktops with gold pattern images provided by VMware. They can also ensure secure connectivity by integrating virtual desktops into their Active Directory environment. Amazon Web Services also has plans to launch a DaaS with prices at $35 a month, but so far it is only available as a limited preview…
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