Pano Logic, the leader in zero client desktop virtualization, today announced a partner certification program to provide new users with additional resources that will help them quickly implement and test desktop virtualization with the Pano Logic zero client desktop virtualization solution. The inaugural class, comprised of representatives from Pano Logic's global network of 300 authorized channel partners, will take place during VMworld and emphasize conducting and evaluating successful pilots.

The partner program expands the resources Pano Logic has invested in its channel, which handles nearly 100 percent of the company's sales. The program will provide basic technical training on installing and managing Pano System deployments across a range of network architectures with an emphasis on successful pilots and evaluation services.

"We are strengthening the definition of what it means to be a Pano Logic partner, by providing additional technical training so they can in turn speed the sales process and expand their service offerings," said Bryan Cox, Executive Vice President of Worldwide Field Operations. "With certified partners, we're also providing our end users with additional resources to ensure their deployments are successful."

The program also extends Pano Logic's efforts to assist end users in their rollout of new virtual desktop deployments. The most recent move was the May release of the Pano Express, a pre-loaded, pre-configured 50-user suite combining VMware vSphere™ Essentials, Microsoft Windows 7 licenses, and server and storage hardware with Pano Logic's award-winning zero client platform. Pano Express drastically reduces the capital costs (CAPEX) and complexity of implementing VDI deployments and eliminates the need for specialized skills or training.

Pano Express will be on display at VMworld in Pano Logic's Booth, No. 306. Also during VMworld, two of Pano Logic's Zero Heroes will present case studies in the Solutions Exchange Theater. Andy Fuss, Technology and Engineering Manager at CharterCARE Health Partners, will present his case study, "My Zero Client Story," at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 31, and Tony Lux, Purveyor of Technology at Boulevard Brewing Company, will share his experiences, titled "Why I moved to Zero Client Desktop Virtualization," at 12 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 1.

Pano Logic Zero Client Computing:

• Pano Logic solves major challenges inherent in the current PC-based, client-server computing model, while providing end users with the same, familiar PC-like Windows experience.

• End users connect to their virtual machine with a zero client that contains no processor, no operating system, no memory, no drivers, no software and no moving parts. This represents a major shift from highly complex and costly PC and thin client computing solutions.

• Pano Logic radically reduces computing TCO by as much as 80 percent by completely eliminating endpoint device management, support and obsolescence and centralizing 100 percent of computing in the data center.

• Pano Logic starts a $319 per seat and is also available in a pre-configured, pre-loaded all-in 50-user suite combining VMware vSphere™ Essentials, Microsoft Windows 7 licenses, and server and storage hardware with Pano Logic's award-winning zero client platform.