Streamlining Unified Communications with Virtual Desktop Infrastructure

Streamlining Unified Communications with Virtual Desktop Infrastructure

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31-Oct-2012
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Research Code: 9847-00-54-00-00
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Description

Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) offers an attractive alternative to managing desktops spread throughout business locations. However, unified communications (UC) applications that rely on real-time communications have stood as a barrier in VDI environments. This strategic analysis defines VDI and the challenges that face UC applications in operating within the VDI environment. Furthermore, this study identifies the new approaches being taken by virtualization and UC vendors to resolve these issues. Finally, the study offers recommendations for enterprise to improve the success of deploying UC-integrated VDI environments.

Table of Contents

Introduction: What is Virtual Desktop Infrastructure and Why Should Anyone Care?

Targeting Specific Users with a UC-integrated VDI Environment

UC Demand Will Push VDI Integration

The Old Way: Traditional Approaches to UC in VDI environments

A New Approach: Revisiting the Client-Server Model

Strategy Overview of Leading Vendors

Vendor Summary: Common Themes Challenges and Opportunities

Enterprise Recommendations

Conclusions

Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) offers an attractive alternative to managing desktops spread throughout business locations. However, unified communications (UC) applications that rely on real-time communications have stood as a barrier in VDI environments. This strategic analysis defines VDI and the challenges that face UC applications in operating within the VDI environment. Furthermore, this study identifies the new approaches being taken by virtualization and UC vendors to resolve these issues. Finally, the study offers recommendations for enterprise to improve the success of deploying UC-integrated VDI environments.
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Industries Telecom
WIP Number 9847-00-54-00-00
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