Should CIOs look at virtual desktops?
Suppliers are touting virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) as the next wave of IT innovation, but CIOs should tread cautiously for now, say analysts.
Many businesses are seeing the benefits of server virtualisation, which include simpler management, lower power and cooling costs and more efficient use of servers.
VDI puts users' desktops in the datacentre, making it easier for IT departments to manage applications and roll out software and operating systems. The technology promises more effective security since no data is stored on PC desktops.
