The Department of Mathematics chooses Virtual Bridges as it VDI solution for both Windows and Linux desktops. After testing solutions proposed by well known brands and even "free of charge" Open Source solutions they found that it's cheaper to purchase Virtual Bridges licenses than using any other products while maintaing the same level of freedom as Virtual Bridges VERDE is based on a Open Source platform

1. A Case Study
VERDE as an essential tool in the
Mathematics department of the
University of Milan (Italy)

2. The perfect balance for the educational sector
The department of Mathematics Federigo Enriques of the University of Milan uses Virtual Bridges VERDE in an environment“ ”
that requires support for both Windows and Linux under heavy workloads generated by mathematical and statistical simulation
applications.
Business challenge
The Mathematics department was looking for a solution
that would allow them to setup labs and class rooms for a
total of 120 seats with support for both Windows and
Linux operative systems.
All users needed to work on CPU intensive workloads such
as mathematical and statistical simulation packages or
programming languages while at the same time being able
to also use standard office packages.
Users also needed to be able to quicly switch quickly
between Windows and Linux desktops or simultaneously
work with both while still being able to access the same
user data and save the results of their work on their USB storage device.
Solution
After having considered and tested several VDI solutions on the market, the Department of
Mathematics chose Virtual Bridges VERDE because it exceeded their expectations and
requirements. VERDE was also chosen over free Open Source solutions because it's
performances and built-in storage accelleration features meant the University could spend a lot
less on server and storage hardware making it more cost effective than a zero license cost
solution. Users are now able to run mathematical simulation applications on one virtual desktop
with one type of OS while compiling an application or writing an essay on another virtual desktop
running a different OS.
And users are able to access their shared storage or their own data on a personal USB stick
from any physical or virtual desktop.
Benefits
Dr. Alessio Alessi, director of the Mathematics department which managed the VDI project
and its implementation from the very beginning in 2012, identified several benefits in VERDE's
VDI approach including:
• flexible and simple infrastructure management
• sensible cost reduction compared to standard PCs and other VDI solutions
• the benefits of Open Source in an enterprise and ready to use solution
• seamless integration with current infrastructure
In day to day use you can see the“
real limits of 'zero license cost'
in-house made projects.
With the introduction of commercially
supported solutions based on Open
Source platforms like Virtual Bridges
VERDE we get the best of the
technologies available as a ready to
use solution.”
Dr. Alessio A. Alessi
Omnis Systems Ltd
The Sussex Innovation Centre
University of Sussex
Science Park Square
Brighton, BN1 9SB
T: +44 (0)845 5218299
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