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Desktop Virtualization Drives Security, Not Just Dollar Savings: Page 7 of 7

Not quite ready? You won't go wrong letting this technology bake a bit longer. It's just a matter of time until Intel's vPro and AMD's Execute Disabled and No Execute memory protection schemes become standards in hardware instead of enhancements, and pricing for the software leaders falls.

But make no mistake: VDI--and virtualization in general--is the future. In 18 to 24 months, a full-on explosion of virtualization options will sweep through the market. The question is, will you be flying high on top of the curve, or grounded under the weight of securing fat desktops?

Jonathan Berdyck is an InformationWeek contributor. He manages a team of IT analysts for a health care provider in western Pennsylvania and holds a master's degree from Carnegie Mellon University. Write to him at [email protected].

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