Best of VMworld US and VMworld 2017 Europe Details

Best of VMworld US and VMworld 2017 Europe Details

We’ve had a fantastic time engaging with the IT community at VMworld Las Vegas so far and are looking forward to more great discussions at VMworld 2017 Europe. VMworld 2017 US Update: We’ve Struck Gold! Lakeside is thrilled to announce that we’ve won a TechTarget Best of VMworld 2017 US award in the End-User Computing,…

Episode 2: Rescuing the End User

Episode 2: Rescuing the End User

Lifeguard IT is a podcast about the intersection between enterprise IT and the people, business processes, and technologies that define the modern workspace. Grab a towel, slather on some sunscreen, and tune in as hosts Heather and Linda discuss how IT can protect their users while making the computing experience more like a sunny day at the beach. In this episode, hosts Heather and Linda share…

Desktop Transformation: How Do You Measure Success?
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Desktop Transformation: How Do You Measure Success?

IT leaders recognize the value of desktop transformation, but justifying the cost of such projects can be difficult. Read on to learn how to quantify transformation success in terms your CIO will appreciate. What is Desktop Transformation? Desktop transformation refers to the myriad ways in which fundamental characteristics of a user’s desktop can be altered…

Episode 1: Diving into Windows 10
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Episode 1: Diving into Windows 10

Lifeguard IT is a podcast about the intersection between enterprise IT and the people, business processes, and technologies that define the modern workspace. Grab a towel, slather on some sunscreen, and tune in as hosts Heather and Linda discuss how IT can protect their users while making the computing experience more like a sunny day at the beach. In the first episode, hosts Heather and Linda…

Harmonize Your Resource Stack with IT Asset Optimization
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Harmonize Your Resource Stack with IT Asset Optimization

Within every innocuous enterprise workstation exists untapped potential for savings and better system performance. Over a decade of working on large-scale desktop transformation projects, I’ve seen a gradual erosion in price point to supply a managed desktop to a user. At the same time, complexity of these estates has dramatically increased, with new technologies and…

Optimizing the IT Service Desk
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Optimizing the IT Service Desk

As a former university IT employee, I’ve interacted with a lot of users with problems (and emotions) of varying difficulties. Excited parents would set up their brand-new tablets only to forget the password minutes later. Confused professors hauled in their 15-year-old laptops wondering why they weren’t functioning as quickly as the ones displayed. Frustrated students…