Virtualization also reach the iPad

With a global turnover to reach 11,700 million dollars in 2011, virtualization services support mobility as a vital element for companies in this century. Hence part an initiative that responds to the question of whether the gadgets will fit into the business environment.

Citrix has announced via his blog that, virtually, be possible to run Windows 7 on the iPad, using a more evolved version of the virtual download specialized software applications and tools for mobile devices like the iPhone. Known at the corporate level as Receiver.

This is not part of an event, on the contrary is a trend that has grown increasingly around the planet thanks to advances in virtualization. According to a study by consultancy IDC, at the end of this year's 17 percent of server virtualization solutions used.

Therefore, with the disposal of the iPad, Citrix has promised to have the software available to run virtualized environments in which we can have all the necessary tools, running in real time but virtually. As commented on Citrix's vice president, Chris Fleck. Windows applications can be executed without modification, and certainly from the datacenter, even when running multiple applications simultaneously, says the company's blog.

Moreover, according to Fleck's words, the device with 9.7 inch screen becomes the perfect platform to run multiple applications simultaneously and optimally. Because thanks to the larger screen, solve the inconveniences of using virtualization in the iPhone, which just require travel and work in awkward zooms.

This is just an example of where virtualization allows a permanent connection to information. From a mobile phone to read the email, obtain and review documents and even video conferencing. Mobile employees can access their desktops, documents and systems from any physical location, doing exactly the same as if they were in the office.

The software needs to be run on servers or XenApp and XenDesktop solutions according to the company, the virtualization software has worked well with the iPad development platform for companies using this or XenApp XenDesktop can be used from the start iPad environments work concludes Citrix.

Thus, it is clear that mobility is critical importance in converging technologies. Its advantages for business productivity will become increasingly evident. Besides the new remote workforce, will make people feel more comfortable with their work, they want to remain stable in your company will have less stress and improve the balance between work and private life.