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What is a Workspace?
PART 4: Endpoint Virtualization Series I often ask my IT audiences when I speak at events “What is our purpose?” In other words, why do IT people do what they do and get paid for it? The answer is simpler … Continue reading
To Virtualize or Not to Virtualize: That is the Question
PART 3: Endpoint Virtualization Series Maybe you are determined to buy some virtualization technologies, but are having trouble figuring out where to start – or where to end. The first question to ask is ‘Why am I doing this?’ What … Continue reading
I Know All About Virtualization, Don’t I?
PART 2: Endpoint Virtualization Series Many IT people today think they have a pretty good idea about what virtualization is, and even know some of the companies that sell it. But perhaps the people that are confused have a better … Continue reading
Wow! I didn’t know Symantec did Virtualization
PART 1: Endpoint Virtualization Series If I had a nickel for every time I heard that phrase, I’d have a lot of nickels. The point is that still an awful lot of people who are researching virtualization technology (because that’s … Continue reading
Vision Session: Win7 Migration with Endpoint Virtualization
Here is a full recording of one of my sessions at this year’s Vision conference, with a really nice dual screen interface, and the ability to make it full screen, assuming you want to see me that big. Session Title: … Continue reading
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Virtual Desktops are more than just Desktops!
This is not a new rant for me, but reminders seem to come in regularly, such as this latest update on Microsoft’s Virtual PC – Core Security Technologies Discovers Vulnerability in Key Microsoft Virtualization Technology. One thing that I really … Continue reading
Industry Panel on VDI
I had the pleasure of participating in the latest Citrix Geek Speak event this past week. Hosted by Shawn Bass, representatives from Citrix, Microsoft, VMware, Quest, and of course Symantec (me) all had an opportunity to respond to some of … Continue reading
Reducing Endpoint TCO
The cost of managing and maintaining endpoint devices has skyrocketed as users become more mobile and IT tries to maintain security and control. In this video, I use a whiteboard in an interview format to explain the real reasons the … Continue reading
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Workspace Streaming Demo for Intel
Intel brought out the professional video equipment for this one. It’s available on YouTube and even has a HQ viewing option to see me in high def. The demo covers the 6.1 streaming solution as well as a preview of … Continue reading
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Tagged Intel, streaming, Symantec, virtualization
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The “Virtualization Power Panel”
In my second week as a Symantec employee, following the acquisition of AppStream, I got to appear on SYS.CON.TV with an all-star cast of virtualization executives. Here I got to define Symantec’s position on endpoint virtualization just as they get … Continue reading