
Members of the Digital Communities CIO Leadership Taskforce insist local IT agencies should not respond to current economic challenges as though operations will return to normal down the road. Decisions made today will define a "new normal" for the next several years. This guide offers IT professionals a view of tactics being executed by top government IT leaders from across the nation who are determined to establish a new business as usual.
Until recently, there was no alternative to the familiar desktop computer, and its expensive upgrades and maintenance requirements. For cash-strapped local governments, the desktop computer is quickly becoming an unsustainable option for future progress. Now, a technology known as virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) offers an alternative. It can be significantly more affordable than buying individual computers for every employee, and it provides similar capability. This paper shows how VDI is the future of the desktop and is a game-changer for local governments.
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