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Cloudhouse launches Foundry Flow for AWS WorkSpaces
IT Automation

Cloudhouse launches Foundry Flow for AWS WorkSpaces

IT teams using AWS WorkSpaces may cut application packaging from days to minutes as Cloudhouse targets repeated rebuilds in non-persistent desktops.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 20th May 2026
10ZiG, Parallels expand partnership for hybrid work
Virtualisation

10ZiG, Parallels expand partnership for hybrid work

10ZiG and Parallels broaden partnership to offer secure virtual applications and desktops for hybrid work, cutting endpoint costs and complexity.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Mon, 11th May 2026
10ZiG & Nerdio expand Azure Virtual Desktop tie-up
IT Automation

10ZiG & Nerdio expand Azure Virtual Desktop tie-up

The deal aims to lower total cost of ownership for Azure Virtual Desktop users by linking cloud automation with cheaper endpoint management.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2026
Creative ITC partners IMSCAD on remote workstation services
Private Cloud

Creative ITC partners IMSCAD on remote workstation services

Rising demand for remote CAD access is driving Creative ITC's joint venture with IMSCAD to serve architecture and engineering firms.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2026
Island names Hugh Darvall APAC Channel Lead amid push
Software-as-a-Service

Island names Hugh Darvall APAC Channel Lead amid push

The hire underlines Island’s channel-led APAC expansion as firms reassess VPNs, VDI and other legacy security tools amid AI adoption.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Numecent links Cloudpager to Citrix Studio for VDI
Virtualisation

Numecent links Cloudpager to Citrix Studio for VDI

IT teams can cut image sprawl and speed recovery by managing application containers inside Citrix Studio instead of rebuilding desktop images.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
Creative ITC hires Lewis Pinner as Chief Revenue Officer
Storage

Creative ITC hires Lewis Pinner as Chief Revenue Officer

The cloud and managed services provider is sharpening its push into the US and wider markets as it adds senior commercial firepower.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2026
10ZiG launches RepurpConvert for Windows 10 migrations
Supply Chain

10ZiG launches RepurpConvert for Windows 10 migrations

Businesses facing the Windows 10 end-of-support deadline could avoid costly hardware refreshes by repurposing older devices instead.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
Wireless Broadband Alliance sees Wi-Fi 7 gains in offices
Unified Communications

Wireless Broadband Alliance sees Wi-Fi 7 gains in offices

Office network operators could see faster uploads and far lower lag as Wi-Fi 7 trials showed gains of up to 116% under interference.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
Google Mandiant report spots faster, stealthier cyberattacks
Virtualisation

Google Mandiant report spots faster, stealthier cyberattacks

Google's latest Mandiant report warns cyberattacks are faster and stealthier as AI-powered tools narrow defenders' response times to seconds.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
Island unveils Enterprise Platform for unified work
Firewalls

Island unveils Enterprise Platform for unified work

Island launches Enterprise Platform to extend its governed workspace from a secure browser to consumer browsers, desktops and networks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
10ZiG Manager v5.5 boosts scale for large deployments
Virtualisation

10ZiG Manager v5.5 boosts scale for large deployments

10ZiG Manager v5.5 brings major server, web console and database upgrades to scale thin client management to many thousands of endpoints.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) stories

TWM Solicitors rolls out 10ZiG thin clients for Azure AVD
Software-as-a-Service

TWM Solicitors rolls out 10ZiG thin clients for Azure AVD

The Surrey law firm cut desktop management overheads by moving 240 staff to cloud-based virtual desktops and centrally managed thin clients.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2026
Beesley & Fildes deploys 10ZiG zero clients at branches
Data Protection

Beesley & Fildes deploys 10ZiG zero clients at branches

The switch removes a security and compliance risk for the builders' merchant after its former thin client supplier collapsed.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Jun 2026
10ZiG opens UK information office for endpoint computing
Data Protection

10ZiG opens UK information office for endpoint computing

Rising licence costs and the Windows 10 exit are pushing organisations to rethink endpoint refresh plans, as 10ZiG adds a UK media base.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Omnissa Horizon on Nutanix AHV gains customer traction
Virtualisation

Omnissa Horizon on Nutanix AHV gains customer traction

Early production use is building as banks seek more flexible virtual desktop options across private and hybrid cloud environments.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026
Menlo unveils browser platform to secure rising AI agents
Firewalls

Menlo unveils browser platform to secure rising AI agents

Menlo launches a browser-based platform to govern human users and AI agents with unified security controls as machine traffic surges.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026
Creative ITC opens Houston base to drive US growth
Virtualisation

Creative ITC opens Houston base to drive US growth

Creative ITC has opened a Houston headquarters to spearhead US growth, targeting architecture, engineering and energy clients nationwide.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026