Global Stories

IGEL appoints Simon Townsend & Jason Mafera as CTO for EMEA & CTO for North America

IGEL's Office of the CTO hires Simon Townsend as Field CTO for EMEA and Jason Mafera as Field CTO for North America to optimize customer experience.

By Nadine Rogers • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Oct 2022

Virtualisation

VMware Cross-Cloud available in Microsoft Azure Marketplace

VMware's customers can use the Azure cloud platform to accelerate application modernisation, migrate workloads faster to the cloud, and scale virtual desktops.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Apr 2022

Network Infrastructure

Four ways an infrastructure-as-a-service approach accelerates business speed

Over the last 18 months, technology has enabled businesses to adapt to rapidly changing market conditions, innovate and grow.

By Adrian Iannessa • 5 min read • Wed, 17th Nov 2021

Virtualisation

Citrix partners with Cloud4C, with eye on improving virtual desktop infrastructure

Citrix and Cloud4C have partnered to deploy Citrix's Virtual Apps and Desktops service to devices across the workforce, improving productivity and security.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Jan 2021

Virtualisation

Virtual desktop infrastructure market to reach US$30 billion

Global Market Insights predicts that the global pandemic will boost the VDI market, particularly due to adoption by the IT and telecom industries.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Oct 2020

Storage

Creating a modern data experience with virtual desktop infrastructure

As remote work surged globally, businesses turned to virtual desktop infrastructure for its agility, flexibility, and enhanced cybersecurity benefits.

By Matthew Oostveen • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2020

Desktop-as-a-Service

Nutanix delivers VDI solution for ANZ remote workers

Nutanix launches FastTrack for VDI to accelerate remote work solutions in Australia and New Zealand, promising quick setup and enhanced security.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 8th May 2020

Storage

NetApp acquires CloudJumper to create its own Virtual Desktop Service

NetApp acquires CloudJumper, launching its own Virtual Desktop Service to streamline management and improve performance for remote enterprise workforces.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 5th May 2020

Desktop-as-a-Service

Microsoft Azure virtual desktop solution ideal for remote working, Empired states

Businesses should be considering connectivity and physical equipment when it comes to remote working plans. A tool such as WVD can help, Empired states.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Apr 2020

Digital Transformation

New solution promises cloud deployment in two hours

Australian IT services company Linktech Australia says its Kloudily IaaS and virtual desktops solution will get employees into remote work in a hurry.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2020

Desktop-as-a-Service

Nutanix expands Xi Frame support across additional APAC data centers

Nutanix has bolstered its virtual desktop services, Xi Frame, across five more data centres in Asia Pacific, raising the total to 25, amid the COVID-19 crisis.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2020

Desktop-as-a-Service

Nutanix offers free services to Asia Pacific region in wake of coronavirus

The company is offering a free trial of its virtual desktop services to businesses across the APAC region as more people opt to stay at home or work remotely.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2020

Network Infrastructure

Dell updates configurability and performance of thin clients

Dell has released updates to its thin client software and operation tools to improve set up and management for VDI solutions.

By Julia Gabel • 5 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2018

Disaster Recovery

CT4 moves into NEXTDC's B2 Brisbane data center

CT4 begins leveraging NEXTDC's B2 Brisbane data center to enhance its cloud infrastructure, aiming to boost connectivity and expand services in Australia.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Nov 2017

Desktop-as-a-Service

Exclusive Interview - IGEL on their VDI program and company refocus

IGEL's shift from hardware to software has driven significant growth, bolstered by key VDI partnerships with Samsung, Nvidia, and Lakeside Software.

By Patrick Martlew • 5 min read • Mon, 20th Nov 2017

Virtualisation

IGEL ink ANZ distribution agreement with Dicker Data

The move will bring IGEL closer to the Citrix channel in Australia and enhances Dicker Data's portfolio of virtual solutions.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Nov 2017

Desktop-as-a-Service

Five rules for optimising VDI in the face of digital disruption

Disruption is a given with DX. Igel's team offers some tips on how to minimise adverse effects and harness the opportunities with optimised VDI.

By Heather Wright • 5 min read • Mon, 13th Nov 2017

Desktop-as-a-Service

Cloud adoption in ANZ is presenting new opportunities for VDI

The demand for faster storage and delivery will increase as more applications and services are brought into the cloud.

By Marc Dohnert • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Aug 2017

Virtualisation

Dell expands desktop virtualization offerings with new thin client solutions

Dell expands VDI solutions with new appliance, thin client and software options to simplify deployment and management of virtualized desktop environments.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Jul 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Virtualisation

Fujitsu and Citrix expand cloud collaboration, launch virtual desktop service

This is not the first time Fujitsu and Citrix have collaborated. The two companies have collaborated on VDI technology for around two decades.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Nov 2017