dinCloud Expands Hosted Virtual Desktop Services

LOS ANGELES, CA, Mar 14, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- dinCloud, a leading cloud services provider of hosted virtual desktops, has expanded dinHVD, the company's Hosted Virtual Desktop service to accommodate self-managed customer initiatives and a range of budgetary parameters.

"A virtual desktop behaves like a traditional computer but the operating system, applications and data reside in the data center, not on the hard-drive of each device," explains Saad Shahzad, chief strategy officer of dinCloud. "With the introduction of varied service levels and customization, dinCloud is able to put the streamlined benefits of virtual desktops in the hands of business at a predictable monthly rate of as little as $1 per desktop, per day."

Based on dinStack, a coalition of leading technology companies focused on delivering a high performance desktop virtualization, dinHVD gives control, security and productivity within a subscription based model. dinHVD provides users with anytime access to their entire digital world from multiple devices such as the Apple iPad, Android devices, Apple Macs, and Microsoft Windows computers. In addition, dinCloud's one of a kind team of experienced licensing specialists ensure software roll-outs comply with the complex requirements of cloud-based software deployments.

dinHVD gives companies:

                 --  Control - centralized data, management of their infrastructure         --  Security - data no longer on end points, multiple layers of security         --  Agility - flex up and down on the subscription         --  Productivity - uninterrupted work from multiple devices, more agile IT             department, latest technology         --  Peace of mind - less time consumed in managing IT, avoidance of             capital expenditure  

"We've been operating our entire enterprise within the dinCloud infrastructure since Mid-2011 and have been extremely pleased. Through the services provided by dinCloud, we're able to more effectively manage the pains of IT operations, reduce our overall cost basis, all while enhancing our end user productivity. The dinCloud solution provides true convenient, yet secure, remote access, which allows our users to run their virtual desktops from any computer connected to the internet any time. dinCloud has simplified desktop and system management, while enabling more productivity from our employee-base," said an executive at a Southern California customer.

Among the dinStack technologies utilized by dinHVD, Platform Equinix provides an important building block. "For cloud services such as dinCloud's hosted virtual desktops, it's essential to deliver the performance necessary for a quality end-user experience. As part of our robust ecosystem of cloud and IT service providers, dinCloud relies on Platform Equinix to provide the security, reliability, low latency connectivity, and high quality of service its customers require," said Vince DiMemmo, general manager, global Cloud and IT Services at Equinix. "In addition, the Equinix Marketplace provides dinCloud a unique opportunity to market its services directly to a wide range of prospective customers and partners within and around Equinix's global network of data centers."

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