http://www.cyberlinkasp.com/virtual-desktops.html 2015 is expected to see several developments in the world of virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), such as increased adoption of this technology and greater dependence on third-party virtualization service providers.

1. Desktop Virtualization Developments of 2015
There’s no doubt that desktop virtualization services and technology have made important strides
in just a few short years. As a result, a number of businesses have managed to liberate
themselves to a large extent from the hassles of maintaining servers and hardware to perform
vital office tasks. This has been accomplished by moving computing platforms into the cloud,
where they can be accessed by any Internet-enabled device, provided that the user has proper
authorization. Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), then, is here—but is it here to stay? Will
desktop virtualization give way to another high-tech trend in the near future? Prognostication of
this sort can never be an exact science, of course, but it’s possible to make some educated
guesses about the future of VDI, at least as it should develop over the next few years.
Increased Adoption of Virtual Desktops
VDI adoption rates continue to climb slowly but steadily—it’s not quite “all the rage,” but the
popularity of this technology is clearly on the rise. There’s more to this trend than merely an
increase of absolute numbers of users—this technology should make inroads in fields that have
so far have resisted the encroachment of VDI. At present, VDI tends to be associated with
corporate offices, but the march of technology is expected to bring virtual desktops to the
healthcare and educational sectors, as well as other industries that all too often rely on outmoded
computing equipment.
It should be noted, however, that a lot of companies remain hesitant to adopt virtual desktops in
the workplace. For many, the expense and labor involved in maintaining in-house cloud
capability are prohibitive. This has been an ongoing issue with VDI for years now, but, as we
will see later on, these obstacles are rapidly fading from relevance.
BYOD
Strictly speaking, this isn’t an aspect of VDI, but it’s definitely a business trend closely related to
it. As you may know, BYOD refers to “Bring Your Own Device,” a policy where employees are
explicitly permitted to use their own hardware devices, which include smartphones, laptops, and
similar equipment, for business-related functions. As VDI becomes increasingly accepted in the
business community, we can expect to see an uptick in BYOD practices. The reason is simple:
Virtual desktops do not require a dedicated device to access their various features, so businesses
will permit personnel to use their own personal equipment, rather than furnish a desktop for each
employee. There are security risks involved with BYOD—for one thing, improperly secured
laptops can present an attack vector for hackers to exploit—but with decreased dependence on
dedicated desktops, bring-your-own-device policies are a virtually inevitable cost-cutting tactic.
Increased Emphasis on Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)

2. Maintaining an in-house computing environment that can manage the substantial demands that
come with desktop virtualization is not easy for any business. Setting up VDI capabilities is not a
one-and-done deal; it requires ongoing upkeep, including regular security patches and similar
updates. Fortunately, an answer to this problem can be provided by a third-party company
dedicated to outsourced software-as-a-service (SaaS). Companies of this sort can provide 24/7
managed virtualization and cloud computing services, thus relieving organizations of the need to
have their own in-house department. It’s a cost-effective solution that should prove increasingly
popular in the coming years.
Company Bio
Since 1999, CyberlinkASP has provided a wide range of information technology (IT) managed
services, including hosted virtual desktops, managed hosting, and outsourced IT and security
services. The company operates datacenters in Dallas, Chicago, and London.