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18. January 2010 23:00
The number of SME's looking into desktop virtualisation have shot up in the last 6 months according to new research by Centrix Software.
The survey found that over a third of SME's were looking into deploying the technology in 2010. Cost-saving, improved delivery of IT services and simplification of servers were the three main reasons identified by SME's across a wide range of industries for the switch.
Over 30% of companies who use a single platform application are thought to now be considering virtualisation.
"The survey findings highlight the momentum behind the move to virtual infrastructures and the central deployment of applications," said Centrix Vice President For Sales and Marketing Lewis Gee.
Virtual desktops allow users to access their desktop using the internet. This cuts the need for a number of servers and also makes transferring files much quicker and easier. It also eliminates the need for storage devices e.g. USB sticks and allows you to use all programmes so you don't need to waste time updating hardware.
Why are SME's looking into virtual desktops?
There are a number of reasons why SME's are looking into desktop virtualisation.VDI's help SME's to centralise control over data for security reasons. Financial service companies such as hedge funds see virtual desktops as a way to keep their data confidential and off laptops, which are an easy target for theives.
SME's could also save money with virtual desktops. Some VDI providers say they can save SME's up to 50% of the costs they currently spend on IT administrators.
This new evidence from Centrix looks to back up the prediction that 2010 will be the year that virtual desktops get the boost they've been waiting for.
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