VMware seems to be on to something with their VMware Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI). Companies are quickly coming out with new solutions that leverage VDI so that organizations can host individual desktops inside of virtual machines that run on servers located within the data center. Doing so allows an organization to gain more control over their desktops and increases flexibility and security in the envir VMware seems to be on to something with their VMware Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI). Companies are quickly coming out with new solutions that leverage VDI so that organizations can host individual desktops inside of virtual machines that run on servers located within the data center. Doing so allows an organization to gain more control over their desktops and increases flexibility and security in the environment.A new player in this market, Provision Networks, has unveiled the Virtual Access Suite (VAS), an end-to-end solution for the VMware Virtual Desktop Infrastructure. The Provision Networks VAS is a comprehensive framework that leverages VDI to transform the physical desktop computer and its applications into an on-demand virtual service. Going beyond a traditional connection broker, VAS empowers a hosted desktop infrastructure with extensive VM management and monitoring capabilities. It also offers a complete enterprise access and application delivery solution. Provision Networks co-founder and CEO, Paul Ghostine, said their “Virtual Access Suite 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 Virtual Access Suite feature set includes: Highly scalable broker service offering fine-grained, policy-driven VM pool management capabilities including VM creation, deletion, suspension, un-suspension, 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 that of a primary VM failure. Fine-grained access control via Access Control Lists (ACL) and virtual channel policies. Access infrastructure including a Web interface and SSL VPN. Client connectivity options including RDP and RDP-over-SSL, and client device support including Windows, WinCE, Java, and PXE. Extensive user experience and last-mile technologies including seamless windows, session sharing, Kerberos authentication, universal print driver, USB handheld redirection, and more. For complete details on the Virtual Access Suite, its full feature set, and general VDI information, visit the company’s Web site.The company also offers a series of demo movies on their Web site to better visualize the product. Software Development