Here is a great resource put together by Citrix and Inc. Magazine. This document really paints the picture that the power of VDI truly contains.
The concept of the Anywhere Worker fits into the growing trend of the mobile workforce and the idea that work is a thing you do, not a place you go.
Companies are finding that when they are able to replicate the in-office experience for mobile and home workers, they work faster and more effectively, and can forge the deep relationships with colleagues and customers alike that once could only be achieved by sitting across a table from one another.
As technology and lifestyles are erasing the boundaries between work and personal life, companies need to acknowledge this change and rethink what boundaries and rules are still relevant.
Phoenix, AZ, July 18, 2012 – Phoenix NAP®, a full service data center, premier infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) provider and primary network access point (NAP), announced today that Phoenix PC Networking, a business communications and technology solutions provider, has selected the data center for its hosting needs. The IT services provider cited Phoenix NAP’s redundancy as a significant motivating factor in choosing the world-class facility.
“Having a consistent Internet connection with no latency increases the ability to do business significantly using Citrix VDI,” said James Snodgrass, owner of Phoenix PC Networking. “We highly recommend that all of our clients using Citrix VDI start using Phoenix NAP because of the robust internet service and the overall hosting facility”
Phoenix PC Networking has offered Phoenix NAP as a virtual desktop solution to all of its clients thus enabling them to have a more reliable Citrix VDI experience.
“We are thrilled to welcome Phoenix PC Networking to our data center,” said Ian McClarty, president of Phoenix NAP. “Its business model of offering top-level solutions and services to businesses of all sizes without sacrificing price mirrors Phoenix NAP in many ways and we are excited to be working with another local business.”
Phoenix NAP is a PCI DSS Validated Service Provider and a SOC Type 2 audited facility.
About Phoenix NAP
Phoenix NAP, a full service data center, premier infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) provider and primary network access point (NAP) for the Phoenix, AZ, metro region leads the path for technology systems and solutions through its innovation and vastly redundant data center systems. Our highly personalized approach ensures that all of your requirements are met. Whether it’s high-density colocation, flexible storage, physical servers or cloud hosting services, our enterprise-grade facility and certified NOC technicians supply IT solutions to fit your every need. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.phoenixnap.com.
About Phoenix PC Networking
We specialize in remote access solutions using Citrix Zen desktop and Microsoft Virtualization technology. Voice over IP solutions from Vocalocity are offered that allow employees voice communication with customers and other employees regardless of their geographic location.
TD is one of the largest banks in North America and strives to be the world’s best run, by leveraging virtual computing solutions from Citrix. TD is creating a more employee-friendly workplace while improving business continuity and flexibility—a strategy that is evidenced by its excellent customer service. Here are some great reasons to use the VDI solution!
The Citrix based VDI will allow users to choose which end point best suits them, tablet, laptop or even smart phone. We can now offer clients the option of requiring new employees or part time to supply their own end points, as the citrix offers flexibility to connection from almost anything.
“We have always had a room dedicated to all servers and equipment and now with whole environment virtualized in one server it sits in a closet”. “Terminal server has always been are method of connecting for remote users, but it lacked sound and video quality.
With the Citrix VDI we can listen to Voice-mail messages from our phone service provider in outlook and all Internet browsers as if the desktop was local”
- Brant Moxley, Managing Partner
Transtar Insurance
"The flexibility of connecting from anything feature of Citrix Zen desktop has allowed us to hire employees whom work from home and we can get them connected immediately regardless of what software operating system they use or platform version."
“The Citrix Zen Desktop connects their local printers, USB headphones for your VoIP Software Applications on VDI.”
- Ken Palmer, President and CEO
Plotter Doctors
"The ability to access the office from iPads has allowed your service techs to access the library of service manuals from your network making us more efficient and effective."
“The Citrix Zen Desktop connects their local printers, USB headphones for your VoIP Software Applications on VDI.”
- Kelsey Hartzell, President
Tony & Sons Insurance
To me, switching my business to a cloud-based virtual private network has completely changed our day to day lives... couldn't live without it!
The Citrix based VDI will allow users to choose which end point best suits them, tablet, laptop or even smart phone. We can now offer clients the option of requiring new employees or part time to supply their own end points, as the citrix offers flexibility to connection from almost anything.
