VMware Labs Asia Established to Expand and Diversify Technology Innovation Through Joint Solution Development - Seite 2

According to IDC, China will continue to be one of the world's fastest-growing cloud markets, evidenced by a 2014-2017 growth rate of 25%. China's total public cloud market is expected to grow from US$1.659b in 2014 to US$3.053b in 2017, representing a CAGR of 23%, according to IDC¹.

Linux VDI
The first project initiated under VMware Labs Asia is the development of Linux virtual desktops in China and based on the latest Linux requirements set forth by the China Linux Consortium. This effort will expand the virtual desktop options available to customers as Linux desktop use has increased in China among enterprise users, thus making more secure management a top priority among IT administrators focused on corporate compliance.

The introduction of Linux VDI is a natural expansion of VMware's end user computing strategy to provide a more secure virtual workspace for more productive workers. In addition to delivering centralized management capabilities of Linux desktops, VMware's Linux VDI solution will allow users to securely access their Linux desktops from mobile devices when outside the office.

Ecosystem Collaboration and Support
VMware Labs Asia has begun discussions with academia, developer, open technology and partner communities in China.

"The IT industry has become a key pillar of growth for China's economic success. Industry growth, talent development and training are critical to the industry's further development and it's a promising sign that VMware is expanding its partner approach to jointly develop new models and opportunities together with China's academic and research community at the university.
- Yang Fuqing, academician, Chinese Academy of Sciences and professor, Peking University

Additional Resources

• Read a blog post by Victor Thu, director of product marketing, End-User Computing, VMware about the VMware Linux Virtual Desktop Solution

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