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Focus Research Series:
Desktop and Application Virtualization and Delivery Alternatives

Market Landscape Report, Vendor Solution Profiles and User Case Studies

Building on the power of server virtualization, related technologies are emerging such as desktop and application virtualization; expanding the virtualization continuum out to the user. This Focus Research Series provides a comprehensive look at Desktop and Application Delivery Alternatives, through a complete Landscape Report and in-depth Solution and Case Study Profiles. Technologies covered include desktop virtualization, virtual desktop architectures (VDA), connection brokers, server-based computing, PC and workstation blades, thin clients, application virtualization and application streaming. Key vendors covered include AppStream, Citrix, ClearCube, Endeavors, HP, IBM, Microsoft, Qumranet, Sun, Teradici, VMware, and more.

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Research, Analysis and Consulting

Focus Consulting, led by industry veteran Barb Goldworm, delivers research, analysis and consulting services, focused on systems, software and storage. The Focus  team brings extensive experience in the enterprise, SMB, and government markets. Focus analysts:

• bring broad expertise from technical, marketing, business, and executive roles
• have extensive experience in market research and analysis
• have written regularly for leading industry publications
• have authored and edited books, white papers, curricula and courses
• are frequent speakers and educators at industry events

Focus brings a unique blend of technical depth and market savvy, with experience in systems and software architecture and development, product management, product marketing, sales, market research and analysis, project management and education/training. Focus brings a comprehensive yet focused view of how to meet demanding business needs in a world of ever changing technology, while keeping an eye on ROI, TCO and bottom line value.

Focused on Systems, Software and Storage

Focus Areas

• Server, Desktop and Application Virtualization/Streaming
• Systems, Storage and Enterprise Management (Physical and Virtual)
• High Availability, Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity
• Blade Systems (Server, Workstation and PC Blades)
• Storage, Network and I/O Virtualization
• Storage Networking (NAS, SAN, Fibre Channel, iSCSI)
• Business Benefits of Technology (ROI, TCO)

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