Perceived Industry Stability The VMware-Broadcom acquisition saga has shed light on the volatile nature of the tech industry, challenging the traditional notion of stability associated with tech giants. VMware has been a cornerstone in the private cloud computing space for over a decade, offering robust solutions that many businesses have depended on. However, the recent…
Defining the abilities of Amulet Hotkey client devices Scalability, Performability, Securability, and Agnostability! When it comes to deploying any solution that delivers virtual desktops and applications from the datacentre or cloud, the client device from which the end user connects to their desktop or application often gets overlooked. But it is just as important a…
Broadcom’s recent acquisition of VMware represents a significant event in the virtualisation space, merging a powerhouse in semiconductors and infrastructure technology with a leader in cloud computing and virtualisation. This blog post aims to summarise the acquisition, highlighting the benefits, challenges, and potential future directions for both companies. The Acquisition Broadcom officially completed its eye…
Having only become a member in 2022, we are excited to be part of a Meet the Buyer event for emerging technology. Make UK Defence is a national not-for-profit, member of Make UK – the manufacturers’ organisation, one of the world’s largest manufacturing organisations Having only become a member in 2022, we are excited to…
This week some of DES visited Portsmouth and were able to see both HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales docked next to HMS Victory, Lord Nelson’ flagship from the Battle of Trafalgar. Whilst HMS Queen Elizabeth was having a re-fit of the flight deck having recently returned from operations, HMS Prince of Wales…
Join us at the Coventry Building Society Arena on the 8th-9th March for a return to BAPCO 2022. After a successful trip last year, we are looking forward to speaking with those in the emergency services. DES utilise our commitment to the highest standards of service, which is essential for the emergency services industry. Our…
DES are very happy to have become a member of Make UK Defence and are looking forward to continuing working with other members whilst also making new connections within the defence industry. Make UK Defence is a national not-for-profit, member of Make UK – the manufacturers’ organisation, one of the world’s largest manufacturing organisations Their…
Introducing VMware Horizon 8 VMware Horizon 8 was released in August 2020 and the first big change is with the naming convention. Instead of the 7.x naming convention, Horizon 8 now uses a YYMM format. The first Horizon 8 release being Horizon 8 (2006), and the latest release being Horizon 8 (2111), or Horizon 8.4…
Fortinet, known primarily for its line of high-performance cybersecurity products, offers solutions that cater to various organisational sizes, ranging from small businesses to large enterprises and service providers. Their flagship product, the FortiGate firewall, is part of a broader suite of security tools and solutions provided by the company. Here are seven major benefits of…
What Is NSX-V? NSX-V is the original version of the software defined networking (SDN) solution that was acquired from a company called Nicira by VMware in 2012. Now branded as NSX-V Data Center, NSX-V is built around your vSphere infrastructure environments. Why You Need To Upgrade To NSX-T NSX-V has been around since 2012 and…