Dell expands virtual desktops into the cloud

The cloud-based desktop service adds to Dell's suite of on-site virtual desktop offerings. Dell's DVS Simplified Appliance is aimed at small and midsize businesses and DVS Enterprise is aimed at larger organizations.

Suite of computers

Virtual desktops allow businesses to centrally manage a suite of computers. Terry Vaughn, Dell's director of strategy for the company's desktop virtualization solutions, says typical use cases include in the education setting or for businesses that need to quickly provision new desktops, just as for seasonal or temporary workers.

The cloud-based virtual desktop works with Windows and Linux operating systems and can be accessed using the Desktone software on a range of devices, including traditional desktops and laptop as then as tablets and smartphones, McKay says. Vaughn says the cloud-based offering can managed either by Dell or by the user and is designed to simplify adding end users to the system.

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