In an environment, where a logical machine is not in use, (since the respective person is not in the workspace), it can be assigned to someone else for utilization. This can in turn cater to simultaneous usage. Today I don't need 1,000 PCs, when only 850 are working. I can get the job done with 850 virtual desktops and also get an additional control over it. It also gives us the flexibility to cater to time-zone differences. Thanks to end-point virtualization, we have today achieved 40 per cent cost optimization in application delivery.

Hurdles ahead for End-Point Virtualization
Adoption of desktop virtualization is a recent phenomena, though it has been around for over a decade now. Some of the reasons for slow adoption rates could range from lack of expertise to inability to create a financial justification. Some may even think, 'why go for virtualization, when everything is fine'. However, of late, there is a significant level of interest in virtualizing desktops.

One can't assure a fool-proof work environment, however, one can come close to it and at the same time also bring down operational costs significantly We have seen the benefits it provides.

A recent spurt in demands for netbooks will make virtualizing the desktop very compelling, since the data can be accessed form anywhere, at any time in a very efficient and secured manner. It's only a matter of time, when we will see applications delivered to the end users, differently," Dalal signs off.