Microsoft Adding New Windows 8 VDI Companion Device License

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Microsoft has created a completely arbitrary new subscription license that is absolutely impossible to track or enforce and makes licensing VDI even more of a mystery than it was before. Click here to learn more.

RKON Speaks at CampIT Desktop Virtualization Conference

Date of Event: Wednesday, October 19, 2011

On Wednesday, October 19, 2011, RKON will speak on the topic “Desktop Virtualization Security: Understanding the Benefits and the Risks ” at CampIT’s Desktop Virtualization conference. The conference will cover strategies to help the business and IT benefit from virtualization strategies through effective management, security, and recovery techniques. RKON is co-sponsoring the event with partner WhipTail Tech. If you are interested in attending with one of RKON’s complimentary passes , contact your sales rep or email solutions@rkon.com today. To learn more about the conference, click here.

Virtual Desktops: From Wow to How Online Event

Date of Event: Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Special Online Event on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. EST: “Virtual Desktops: From Wow to How” shows you the amazing capabilities and real-world applications of desktop virtualization for any user, on any device. This 1-hour session features a Q&A to help you get started. Register today and you could win a MacBook Air or a signed Dilbert® cartoon.

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RKON Case Study – Desktop Virtualization – Comcast Part 2

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

RKON Case Study – Desktop Virtualization – Comcast Part 1

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

RKON Success Story – Virtualization and VDI – Aon

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

RKON Lab: Explore VDI and XenDesktop 5

If you’re still managing desktops using an outdated distributed desktop model, you’re missing out. Join us to learn how VDI can help you achieve dramatically simplified desktop management with a high-definition experience for every user. It also offers the lowest TCO and makes migration to Windows® 7 a snap.

Lab Schedule
Thursday, February 10
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (breakfast and lunch included)
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Thursday, March 10
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (breakfast and lunch included)
Register Here

From this lab, you will learn
• How VDI works and what technical impact it may have on your organization
• Best practices for implementing desktop virtualization– next steps, process, methodology
• Combine storage virtualization with desktop virtualization to achieve even greater ROI
• Deploy desktops on-demand as user needs increase (P2V)
• Stream desktop applications for mobile off-line workers
• Combine a layered approach including storage provisioning, application virtualization, and VDI
• Manage the user environment with policy and personalization, as well as entitlement to applications and system resources                                                                 

Lab Location
RKON Technologies
820 W. Jackson | Suite 550
Chicago, IL 60607