Today VMware announced their being name a leader in the Magic Quadrant for x86 Server Virtualization Infrastructure. A few days ago I posted the Citrix press release so wanted to mention VMware as well. According to Gartner, “Virtualization penetration has surpassed 50 percent of all server workloads, and it continues to grow.” The report continues: […]
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Archive | June, 2012
New VMware Bootcamp: The VMware View Mobile Secure Desktop
June 28, 2012 
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VMware has done a number of different bootcamp series recently, Thinapp and VMware View being two that I blogged about. Both were video series which provided some good detailed and technical information and were well worth checking out. Today VMware announced a new bootcamp series called ‘The VMware View Mobile Secure Desktop’. The VMware View Mobile Secure Desktop is […]
Read moreCitrix is a Leaders in the 2012 Magic Quadrant for x86 Server Virtualization Infrastructure
June 27, 2012 0 Comments
Today in a Press Release Citrix announced that it has been positioned by Gartner, Inc. in the leaders quadrant of the 2012 “Magic Quadrant for x86 Server Virtualization Infrastructure*”. Citrix was positioned as a leader along with VMware and Microsoft which I would agree are the 3 primary vendors in the server virtualization space. Quote: […]
Read moreVMware Go Blog IT Admin Poll: What’s the biggest SMB Virtualization Challenge?
June 26, 2012 0 Comments
I came across a Poll from VMware Go Blog today and wanted to share it here. Is it a poll for IT Admins asking ‘What’s the biggest SMB Virtualization Challenge’. The results should be interesting. The poll will be run until July 9 at 5pm PT and they giving away $5 Starbucks gift cards to the […]
Read moreVMware Taps Liquidware Labs ProfileUnity With FlexApp™ for VMware View Mobile Secure Desktop Architecture
June 25, 2012 0 Comments
Today in a press release Liquidware Labs announced that its ProfileUnity with FlexApp is supported component software in the VMware View™ Mobile Secure Desktop architecture. As a supported component, ProfileUnity with FlexApp will be featured in VMware demo centers exemplifying the Mobile Secure Desktop architecture. This is another cool announcement for us at Liquidware Labs, both for […]
Read moreCisco and Citrix Simplify Go-to-Market with New Partner Accelerator Initiative
June 25, 2012 0 Comments
Today in a Press Release, Cisco and Citrix today announced the launch of the Cisco and Citrix Partner Accelerator. This new global initiative aligns the channel sales and delivery models across the two companies through a single framework to build partner competencies, elevate partner differentiation and drive partner profitability. Some Highlights from the Press Release: […]
Read moreVMware KB Digest – New Articles Published for Week Ending 06/23/12
June 25, 2012 0 Comments
As I have been doing I continue to follow the VMware KB articles being published and share what I think is interesting and informative. This week the VMware KB Digest Community made available a full list of the all the articles published for the week ending 06/23/12. This makes for a nice consolidated list and […]
Read moreVMworld 2012 Band Announced – Its Jon Bon Jovi
June 22, 2012 0 Comments
Today the band for VMworld 2012 in San Francisco has been announced. Its Jon Bon Jovi and the Kings of Suburbia. For those of who grew up in the Eighties having Bon Jovi is very cool. The VMware parties are always a great event but the real value for VMworld I think is the networking opportunities with […]
Read moreNice VMware Blog – Leveraging vApp & VM Custom Properties In vCloud Director
June 21, 2012 0 Comments
I came across this nice VMware blog by William Lam today called ‘Leveraging vAPP & VM Custom Properties in vCloud Director. vCloud Director and vAPPs are both critical components for VMware’s cloud initiatives and the blog goes into some good detail on this new feature included in vCloud Director 1.5, very nice. Check out the […]
Read moreCitrix NetScaler 10 Named Winner in Microsoft Best of TechEd 2012
June 20, 2012 0 Comments
Today in a press release Citrix announced that Citrix NetScaler 10 was named a Winner in Microsoft Best of TechEd 2012. The Best of TechEd awards recognize Microsoft partners that offer innovative products and services for the industry. Citrix NetScaler 10 with TriScale is a breakthrough new release that brings the elasticity, simplicity and expandability […]
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