The Provision Networks Virtual Access Suite is a comprehensive framework that leverages the VMware Virtual Infrastructure to transform the physical desktop computer and its applications into on-demand virtual services. More than a traditional connection broker, VAS empowers a hosted desktop infrastructure with extensive VM management and monitoring capabilities, as well as a complete enterprise access infrastructure for desktop deployment and application delivery, coupled with a fully-personalized and configurable user experience, and a set of last-mile features blurring the line between the virtual and physical desktop experience.

Provision Networks Virtual Access Suite

The Provision Networks Virtual Access Suite (VAS) brings to market a complete enterprise solution meant to be the only set of VDI building blocks needed to transform the hosted desktop into enterprise reality.

The Provision Networks Virtual Access Suite encompasses:

* Virtual Access Broker: Highly scalable service responsible for VM pool management, status monitoring, fault management, policy enforcement, and client connectivity arbitration -- fully integrated with VMware VirtualCenter.

* Enhanced End-User Experience and Last-Mile Features: Full-desktop and application publishing, seamless windows, up to 4096X2048 screen resolutions, multi-monitor support, single sign-on, smartcard authentication, USB handheld redirection, user profile management, session configuration and lockdown and a universal print driver.

* Access Infrastructure: Sophisticated access portal including the Web interface and SSL gateway, enabling any PC or thin client to securely connect and access a VAS-enabled Virtual Desktop Infrastructure.

* End Point Computing: On-demand access to VDI-based published desktops and applications using a Web browser or the AppPortal client, including the AppPortal desktop-integrated mode in which application shortcuts are automatically propagated to the user's local desktop. Integration with VMware

The Provision Networks Virtual Access Suite is fully integrated with VMware VirtualCenter and automates the following management and configuration tasks:

* Highly scalable desktop brokering service offering fine-grained, policy- driven VM pool management capabilities including VM creation, deletion, suspension, resumption, power-on, power-off, expiration, and access control.

* Management and monitoring features including full-desktop and application publishing, VM status reporting, and session usage monitoring.

* Fault management allowing users to be temporarily redirected to a free VM in the event of a primary VM failure. Integration with Microsoft: A Better Way for Moving Up

PC refresh cycles, affecting approximately 25% of corporate desktops annually, are a constant strain on corporate budgets. With the upcoming release of Vista, it is estimated that a third of the world's PCs will be replaced. Dynamic Desktop Deployment enables organizations to upgrade to Microsoft Vista desktops faster and cheaper.

The integrated support for Microsoft SoftGrid within the Provision Networks Virtual Access Suite, enables organizations to seamlessly publish and stream new applications such as Microsoft Office 2007 onto virtual desktops.

Dynamic Desktop Deployment -- The D3 Experience

Provision Networks also announced today the formation of the Dynamic Desktop Deployment Alliance Program, an ecosystem of partners working together to advance the enterprise adoption and propagation of Provision Networks and VMware VDI solutions.

In order to deliver a truly dynamic desktop experience, the Virtual Access Suite has been fully integrated with the Provision Management Framework -- Enterprise Edition, the industry-leading RDP server-based computing platform. Through a single management console, enterprise administrators can manage terminal server-hosted applications and desktops as well as those hosted on a VMware Virtual Desktop Infrastructure. End-users are able to access both published applications and desktops through a single interface, whether desktop integration, web interface or the AppPortal client.

To The Power of D3

Dynamic Desktop Deployment offers organizations a flexible computing experience to meet the needs of various corporate contingents, while providing the following additional benefits:

- Manageability - Flexibility - Resiliency - Security - Transparency - Agility - Portability About Provision Networks

Provision Networks is a global provider of server-based application delivery and dynamic desktop deployment solutions. Provision Networks solutions embrace and extend the Microsoft Terminal Services platform and VMware Virtual Desktop Infrastructure, delivering resilient, scalable and dynamic on-demand access for enterprises worldwide.

Provision Networks produces and markets three product suites through a global network of value-added resellers:

- Provision Management Framework -- Enterprise Edition - Provision Management Framework -- Standard Edition - Provision Networks Virtual Access Suite -- for the Virtual Desktop Infrastructure

With a world-class client list, comprised of some of the world's largest commercial enterprises, and government organizations, Provision Networks is the most trusted name in application and access infrastructure virtualization.