Motorola Atrix gets Citrix virtualisation

Motorola has unveiled a new smartphone that utilises Citrix application and desktop virtualisation technology to act as a viable mobile laptop stand-in, states Codestone.

The Motorola Atrix, which was introduced at the recent Consumer Electronics Show, functions with Citrix's Receiver, XenApp and XenDesktop software to allow users to run a virtual Windows environment via the phone.

By connecting the device to a standard monitor or an optional laptop dock, business users will be able to operate the phone like a standard computer and gain full access to their corporate applications.

The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has made new investments in companies that provide desktop virtualisation and continuous monitoring technology to support the work of the US intelligence community, says Information Week.

In-Q-Tel, the CIA-based investment firm that identifies technology for use by the CIA and other intelligence agencies, has formed investment and development agreements with two start-ups, Teradici and RedSeal.

Teradici, based in British Columbia, Canada, provides highly secure desktop virtualisation technology called the PCoIP protocol. The protocol provides remote-display capability that eliminates the need for someone to use a desktop workstation, PC, or thin client to access a system, according to In-Q-Tel.

Desktop virtualisation specialist Pano Logic is hoping to revolutionise the sector with its latest technology, reports One Stop Click

The firm has introduced a new desktop virtualisation solution, called Pano System 4, which has the potential to replace a business' entire range of desktop PCs - without compromising data security or legal compliance with the Data Protection Act.

Pano Logic claims that over the past few years, a distinct shift towards thin client solutions has been developing, but the firm hopes to sweep this away with its new zero client solution.