Devon IT announced certification for VMware Virtual Desktop Manager (VDM), VMware's next-generation connection broker, on Devon's Microsoft Windows XP Embedded SafeBoolLVO and 8050C. These thin clients are available today. VMware's VDM and allows customers deploying VMware Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) to deliver an enhanced user experience.

"As more of our customers look to implement virtual desktop solutions, they need to be certain that our thin clients offer them the highest levels of compatibility and flexibility," explained Joe Makoid, President, Devon IT. "Our line of thin clients helps companies gain the full advantage of all types of hosted desktop approaches. VDM certification now gives our customers even more options."

VMware Virtual Desktop Manager, a key component of VMware VDI, is a desktop management server that connects users to virtual desktops in the data center. With VMware Virtual Desktop Manager, end users can securely access their personalized virtual desktops from anywhere and anytime using Devon thin clients. VDM's interface lets administrators manage thousands of desktops at once, and reduces the time it takes to provision a new desktop from hours to minutes.

"The introduction of support for VMware VDI and Virtual Desktop Manager is another example of Devon's commitment to providing our customers with the latest technology solutions and flexibility to meet their business needs," said Joe Makoid, President, Devon IT. "Using VMware VDI and Virtual Desktop Manager, our thin clients can now offer an even more PC-like experience with multi-media running more smoothly and USB peripherals, such as smart phones, being connected hassle-free."