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Kings College London (KCL) has unveiled a new IT infrastructure that will improve service availability, security and user access for its 19,700 students and 5,000 staff.

Implemented by Getronics, KCL’s new ‘Global Desktop’ uses desktop virtualisation technology to simplify and optimise the way IT services and applications are delivered. Based on Getronics’ ‘Your Workspace, Anywhere’ initiative, it is designed to reduce operating costs and streamline processes.

In a five-year contract, Getronics is working in close partnership with the College’s Information Services & Systems (ISS) department to deliver their vision of a virtualised environment running on thin client technology. The virtualised desktop environment meets the objectives set out in the College’s Ten Year Strategic Plan (2006-16) to enhance quality and distinction in all areas of business activity, supported by world-class professional services and infrastructure. The project will bring a broad set of features and functionality to a diverse set of users.

A great example of how this college managed to improve delivery and availability using virtualized desktop and thin client technology. It is amazing to see what can be achieved and what opportunities created with the right set of technologies to deliver an adaptive infrastructure. I’m off to check it out.

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