SAN FRANCISCO--BUSINESS WIRE--Quest Software, Inc. Nasdaq: QSFT
and Virtual Computer, Inc.
today announced a technology alliance to deliver a desktop
virtualization and management solution meeting the end-to-end computing
needs of large enterprises. This technology provides anywhere, anytime
access to both centralized and distributed end-user environments through
the integration of Quest® vWorkspace client and Virtual Computer NxTop
3.0 enterprise platform. The combined solution will dramatically reduce
the cost and complexity of deploying and managing corporate desktops,
while improving desktop delivery options for stationery and mobile
users. Virtual Computer will demonstrate the integrated solution at
VMworld 2010 Booth 1433; Moscone Center, Aug. 30 - Sept. 2.
“Desktop virtualization is the single greatest opportunity to remove
time, cost and complexity from our IT operations, while advancing our
vision for a University without walls. This is only achievable with an
approach that addresses all of our users”
"There is unprecedented interest in desktop virtualization to improve IT
efficiency and security, but many organizations are finding their
existing virtualization vendors can only deliver these benefits to a
subset of their users," said Rachel Chalmers, research director with the
451 Group. "By combining hosted and client virtualization, Quest and
Virtual Computer can make virtual desktops flexible enough for the
entire enterprise."
One Image, Multiple Deployment Models
The offering will provide consolidated management across server- and
client-hosted virtual desktops, enabling IT teams to build a single
virtual desktop image for deployment to stationery and mobile users.
Regardless of the deployment model, IT administrators can efficiently
execute updates once in a secure environment. Master image updates are
synchronized with linked user desktops—running centrally or
locally—while preserving end-user personalization.
Stationery users in corporate offices or an Internet/VPN connection can
access server-hosted desktops and applications remotely using the broker
technology and high performance Experience Optimized Protocol EOP in
Quest vWorkspace. Mobile users can use NxTop Engine, Virtual Computer’s
unique “bare-metal” client hypervisor and remote management technology,
to maintain full access to their desktop when disconnected from the
network. NxTop Engine enables easy access to server-based resources
while online via the integrated Quest vWorkspace connector.
The joint solution will also feature tight integration with Hyper-V and
System Center Virtual Machine Manager for virtual desktop creation,
management and execution. NxTop Engine’s two-way Hyper-V compatibility
will allow virtual desktops to execute on local PC hardware, and users
of server-hosted desktops will benefit from Quest’s EOP enhancements for
the RDP protocol, including emerging Microsoft technology such as
RemoteFX.
Anywhere, Anytime Access to Centralized and Distributed Desktops
As business becomes increasingly mobile, Quest and Virtual Computer will
offer a one-of-a-kind capability for users to remotely access their
desktops and applications, including desktops running on PCs equipped
with NxTop Engine. From a remote PC with a specialized client, a thin
client, or a tablet-computing device, users will be able to access their
desktops and applications in a secure manner for an unprecedented level
of freedom and convenience.
“Desktop virtualization is the single greatest opportunity to remove
time, cost and complexity from our IT operations, while advancing our
vision for a University without walls. This is only achievable with an
approach that addresses all of our users,” said Daniel Bolton, technical
analyst at Kingston University. “Quest and Virtual Computer present a
unique and compelling vision for the desktop of the future. Moreover,
they effectively provide the tools we require to deliver a fully managed
desktop virtualization experience for our users."
The initial vWorkspace/NxTop integration, including a NxTop Engine and
the Quest vWorkspace connector, will be available as a release candidate
beginning Aug. 30, with general availability in October. Additional
integration points and enhancements will be delivered in phases through
2011.
About Quest Software
Quest Software simplifies and reduces the cost of managing IT for more
than 100,000 customers worldwide. Our innovative solutions make solving
the toughest IT management problems easier, enabling customers to save
time and money across physical, virtual and cloud environments. For more
information about Quest go to www.quest.com.
About Virtual Computer
Virtual Computer is the market leader in distributed desktop
virtualization. The company’s flagship product, NxTop®,
enables desktop IT professionals to create flexible, reliable, and
secure end-points for any combination of laptops, desktops, VDI or cloud
computing. Fully managed from a single console, NxTop dramatically
lowers the cost of deploying and maintaining personal computers in
organizations of any size. www.virtualcomputer.com
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Quest, Quest Software, and the Quest logo are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Quest Software in the United States and certain other
countries. NxTop is a registered trademark of Virtual Computer. All
other product and service names mentioned are the trademarks of their
respective companies.
