Although desktop virtualization may not suit every business, if you are considering the technology it is important that you adopt a system that is user-friendly, easy-to-use and secure.
Commenting one VD user, Doug Debrecht CIO of Chemtura Corporation, said, "It'll make my life a lot easier if I can get my end user experience to be better."
As a result, US virtual desktop experts have advancements in the technology to improve the quality of their products by offering desktop profiles that give a more personal experience and yet also increase security.
Mr Debrecht added, "My users have been complaining about their Citrix environment for a while. If we can give them some control back and a PC-like experience, they will feel better."
Now with these recent improvements being made the Chemtura Corporation has decided to use virtual desktops with up to 2,500 of their employees, which includes chemical plant workers, travelling sales people and Europe-based employees.
For Mr Debrecht the most important thing is the increased usability for his staff, he said, "We want them to have one image, the same experience in the home and in the office.”
Another company that has also become interested in the technology is the City Bank Texas. Jim Simpson, vice president of IT at the bank, said that the improvements to security have meant that virtual desktops can meet their needs. As a result the bank intends to integrate the technology for use by their tellers, loan officers and remote branches.
This then demonstrate how versatile the technology has become and how it can be applied to almost any industry.
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