Today we have several exciting announcements surrounding VMware VDI. The first announcement sets the stage to broaden the VMware VDI ecosystem as we launch a thin client certification program for thin client manufactures wanting to integrate with VMware technologies. Though this program we will be abel to work more closely with thin client manufactures and integrate feature functionality at the client device level that offers an even more complete and integrated solution for customers looking to deploy VMware VDI.
This program has been in the works for some time with a primary goal to increase the value for our joint customers while at the same time simplifying the integration of a wide array of thin clients so customers have a more broad choice when making a client decision for their VMware VDI deployments. The thin client space is very broad offering a wide array of device types such as CE, XPe, Linux, ThinOS, Ultra Thin and Zero Client based devices. This program will allow thin client vendors from across the spectrum to offer a tightly integrated, tested and certified solution.
Chip PC, Computer Lab International (CLI), Devon IT, Fujitsu Siemens Computers, HP, IGEL, NEC, Pano Logic, Praim by CompuMaster, Sun Microsystems, and Wyse are among the thin client vendors who will be certifying their clients as part of the new program.
One of the key components of the program allows us to accommodate the growing trend and move towards zero or ultra thin based clients. Typically these clients that have and an extremely small firmware or embedded OS and software or additional client connectivity is not installed locally. By taking an open approach and working closely with vendors in this space, customers will be able to choose clients devices that offer unique features that are only supported with a VMware VDI solution today and not integrated or tested with other VDI based solutions.
For more information see the following press release