Storyboard: Benefits and Costs of Desktop Virtualization

Author(s): Habeel Gazi

Early adopters say Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) payback is mainly operational. For example, fast provisioning of new desktops and centralized application management. This storyboard looks at:

  • How VDI lowers some IT pain and costs.
  • How the long-term savings of VDI are shaping up.
  • Where VDI works best.

VDI is an emerging technology that will offer some significant savings and benefits as it develops and matures. Watch for developments and be prepared to leverage current investments for future benefits.