GEC NEWS WIREVMware has been positioned as a leader in the “IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Virtual Client Computing Software 2016 Vendor Assessment.” The report evaluated 8 vendors based on criteria that spans across strategies and capabilities. VMware was recognized for the second consecutive year for having the most complete mix of business and solution strategies and capabilities for delivering virtual desktops and applications through its VMware Horizon portfolio of solutions and services that includes VMware Horizon 7, Horizon Air, Horizon FLEX and VMware App Volumes.
According to the IDC MarketScape report, “In the reference survey we found that the top 2 reasons customers stated for choosing VMware’s VCC solutions was that its pricing/offer was competitive and the perception that its products had better capabilities. As to reference perceptions of the company as compared to its peers, VMware generally rated higher than average in all 9 areas.”
“VMware leads the app and desktop virtualization market. We believe receiving recognition for the second year in a row as a worldwide leader in virtual client computing with the most complete mix of business and solution strategies and capabilities is a testament to VMware’s continuous focus on solving customer challenges, offering quality solutions, and delivering innovative products,” said Sumit Dhawan, Senior VP and GM, End-User Computing, VMware.
