VMWARE–Best Virtualzation Solution, Can K12 Afford the Best?

Okay, tough times all around.   We get it.  Do the software vendors?

Two years ago when I attended VMWORLD 2007, K12 was lumped together with State, Local and Educatiton (K-20)….I remember in particular attending a panel session called “Let’s go Sledding”….there were NO K12 reps on the panel at this session.  This year at VMWORLD 2009, not only did VMWARE break education out from the SLED market into Education, I was fortunate enough to have my preso accepted and was honored to present on VMWARE and VDI in K12 education.  It seems that VMWARE is listening and realizing the potential of the K12 market….Kudos.

Check out their page on Education and resources (many free) in their solutions section at:

http://www.vmware.com/solutions/education/

Update–I also want to mention that VMWARE is now doing a great job at serving the Education Community and this includes K12 as well as Higher Ed.

In addition to providing substantial discounts to education, qualifying institutions can submit an application to use VMWARE’s products for teaching and academic purposes.  Thanks to everyone at VMWARE for devoting more resources to this important and emerging vertical market.

Mark L.