Desktop virtualization is an alternative PC delivery model in which applications, operating systems, user data, profiles, and/or entire end-user environments are encapsulated and delivered to or executed on a remote endpoint device. The various desktop virtualization delivery models allow for centralized management, hosting, and/or execution, as well as syncing capabilities that enable local execution on an endpoint device.
When ESG asked its survey respondents about current usage of and plans for desktop virtualization, one-third reported that their organization currently uses at least one of these solutions, with an additional 23% saying they have plans to deploy the technology within the next 12 months. A mere 11% of organizations reported having no desktop virtualization plans or interest at this time.
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