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Dell’s Flagship Client Virtualization Platform Certified for VMware View


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* Dell’s flagship Flexible Computing desktop platform, the OptiPlex FX160 thin client, has been certified for use with VMware View virtualized desktop environments.
* The OptiPlex FX160, as a flexible computing node, can be deployed as part of Dell’s Flexible Computing Solutions as a streamed client or as a thin client.
* In today’s economic environment, a certified, well-supported virtual desktop solution offers valuable potential benefits to enterprises, such as increased flexibility and scalability, improved security, simplified IT management, and lower long-term total cost of ownership (TCO).

Flexibility and Scalability: Dell’s OptiPlex FX160 gives customers the flexibility to deploy the right solution for each user. VMware VIEW combines the performance of a personalized end-user desktop with the flexibility of a virtual PC.

Maximized Security: Dell’s OptiPlex FX160 is a thin client, featuring a secure embedded OS, Endpoint Protection software and SmartCard keyboard options. VMware View reduces data security risks by centralizing confidential data in a central location, using built-in SSL encryption for secure tunneling and delivering enhanced access controls.

Lower Total Cost of Ownership: The OptiPlex FX160 with VMware View helps reduce hardware management costs through a long product lifecycle of up to 36 months, stable desktop images and managed transitions, and by simplifying administration.

Quote:

“Certification of the OptiPlex FX160 with VMware View is an important step in supporting the evolving Flexible Computing marketplace,” said John Robles, Dell’s OptiPlex FX160 Product Manager. “Dell’s commitment to delivering reliable solutions tailored to customer needs, combined with VMware’s experience with server virtualization makes VMware a natural partner for Dell as we expand our Flexible Computing solutions.”

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