Summertime! I hope you’re reading this blog from the beach; perhaps I even saw you while I was there. Just don’t let all the sun and fun distract you from the exciting things that are happening in the VDI space!Read More
In my job at Leostream, I chat with MSPs often about desktops-as-a-service. These days most have gotten the hint that they need innovative ways to centrally manage desktops in the world of BYOD and mobility. In situations where traditional VDI has been cast aside for being too costly and complex, cloud desktops are rising to...Read More
This blog post is part of a series on supporting power users in a hosted desktop environment. Check out our other posts on mobilizing the workforce, lowering IT costs by sharing applications, and hosting linux applications. You can also learn more by watching our on-demand webinar on delivering mission critical applications with Leostream and HP RGS. ——- Sometimes,...Read More
You asked for it, we built it. Our new feature makes it easy for Active Directory users to log in. Brokering desktop connections is the bedrock of all that we do here at Leostream and we take that job very seriously – especially when it comes to provisioning. We understand the importance of managing and automating...Read More
When it comes to delivering Desktop-as-a-Service (DaaS), one of the most important (and downright confusing) aspects to navigate is Microsoft Windows Licensing. Why? Well, if you’re a service provider looking to charge customers to run their Windows desktops then you need to make sure the desktops are licensed appropriately. The truth is, Microsoft makes it...Read More
It’s been nearly two years since I first heard rumors about Amazon Workspaces, the AWS foray into Desktops-as-a-Service. Amazon Workspaces is a nifty little solution for spinning up some desktops. Maybe nifty, however, isn’t good enough in the world of DaaS – certainly “little” isn’t. Although we think that the public cloud is a solid...Read More
There’s no denying it, the as-a-Service market is booming! Go ahead, Google “as a service market” and just watch all the predictions roll in. From big data, to disaster recovery, to software, to desktops, if you’re a Managed Service Provider (MSP) you can define an offering and sell it to the world! But, defining the...Read More
Note: this post was originally written by our COO, Karen Gondoly for the Mirantis blog. With their permission, we are reposting on the Leostream site for our followers to enjoy! —- “We must support a mobile workforce.” “Our users insist we embrace a bring-your own-desktop (BYOD) initiative.” “We must centralize our data!” Just about everyone in...Read More
Happy Thanksgiving, blog followers! For me, party prep for tomorrow’s big feast is already in full swing and I have cooking on my mind! In the spirit of recipe sharing, I wanted to post a new Leostream favorite. It’s not exactly a Thanksgiving staple, but in the world of desktop virtualization it’s sure to hit...Read More
Leostream Optimizes Enterprise-Wide Deployment of Teradici® PCoIP Workstation Access Software on Dell® Precision Hardware to Mobilize 3D CAD and CPU-Intensive Applications Remote access solutions are no longer a luxury, but a business necessity. Improved employee productivity, satisfaction, and retention are just a few of the benefits that can be gained by extending the network’s infrastructure...Read More
