News about desktop virtualization seems to be flowing fast and furious these days. That doesn’t surprise us. Desktop virtualization is where the action is and Wanova is certainly happy to be in the scrum.

A recent article discussed an upcoming announcement about the desktop virtualization ecosystem. Perhaps we’re going to hear about all the technology partners and vendors who have lined up to support a particular vision of how desktop virtualization can and should work.

On one hand, you might say (if you were an enterprise IT manager) “It’s about time”. As we all know, desktop virtualization needs to integrate into how we run our businesses and, for years, there has been a huge gap between the promise and the reality of a desktop virtualization solution that truly transforms a business for the better.

On the other hand, an enterprise IT manager might say “Oh great. Yet another infrastructure that I have to adopt in order to make desktop virtualization work for me.”

We feel your pain. When we announced our “Distributed Desktop Virtualization” architecture in August, we did so knowing that a need in the marketplace is simply not being met. Specifically, there is an ongoing need for IT managers to get a handle on the management and maintenance of all those distributed laptops, desktops and netbooks that are being deployed to remote and mobile workers.

Of course, all those remote and mobile workers want to remain productive by using computers that do what they want them to do, without any compromises on features, performance or applications.

Now, someone could ask why they should adopt Wanova’s architecture over, say, competitive solutions.

The answer is simple: Wanova works with what you already have.

On the management side, IT can put up to 1,000 virtual desktop images on an existing x86 server in their datacenter and effectively deploy and manage those virtual desktops without any forklift upgrades or major storage requirements.

On the other side of the network, the workers can use their current computers, just as they always have, but with the peace of mind that comes through a centrally managed solution. And best of all, it’s all done over the existing WAN infrastructure.

So, keep an eye out for desktop virtualization announcements, but make sure the other eye is wide open with regard to what is required to make it happen.

In the meantime, watch this space for the launch of our first product and shoot us an email if you’re interested in hearing more about what Wanova’s approach will be able to do for you.