Endpoint virtualization gains interest: EMA

DUBLIN: Most of the buzz in virtualization is around server virtualization - running multiple operating systems on top of a single physical server. However, there is increasing interest in endpoint virtualization - a broad term that includes many different desktop virtualization and application virtualization technologies aimed at abstracting the end-user experience - typically their logical desktop, application, and/or workspace environments - from the physical systems they rely on to provide that experience, which are usually a physical desktop or laptop PC.

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "What is Behind the Endpoint Virtualization Buzz?" report to their offering.

EMA research shows that around 95 per cent of organizations have either already deployed virtualization, or are planning to deploy virtualization within 12 to 24 months.

Endpoint virtualization is not just a buzzword, nor is it simply experimental technology for highly technical users. In fact, EMA data shows that 80 per cent of organizations that have deployed endpoint virtualization technology are using it in production for business users, not only for test or pilot use cases.

This EMA advisory note uncovers what is behind the endpoint virtualization buzz, provides details on desktop virtualization and application virtualization drivers and outcomes, and provides specific recommendations on where to start with endpoint virtualization.