NetOpt partners with Kaviza for affordable desktop virtualization

Brisbane, Australia -- November 12, 2010 - NetOpt today announced that it has joined the Kaviza Partner and Solutions Network (KPSN) as a certified partner to bring affordable and award-winning end-to-end virtual desktop solutions to Australia, New Zealand and Fiji. Kaviza (www.kaviza.com), the pioneer of simple, affordable end-to-end desktop virtualization for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), has specifically designed the KPSN program to help partners deliver complete end-to-end virtual desktop solutions for less than the cost of PCs.

Brisbane-based NetOpt, a value-add distributor of leading-edge niche services and solutions will offer Kaviza through systems integrators and managed service provider partners. NetOpt will work closely with all partners in realizing the full potential of the Kaviza VDI-in-a-a-box solution. “We had evaluated a number of virtualization solutions and vendors, but Kaviza is the only solution that offers the complete package in an appliance format that is cost-effective and easy to install. Their unique approach to virtualization is scalable from 10 seats to thousands of seats and can now be implemented by the SME sector as well as corporate,” says Rick Nand, from NetOpt.

The Kaviza VDI-in-a-box solution is an all-in-one virtual desktop application that bundles all of the core functionality required to provision and manages virtual desktops into one cost effective, easy to deploy package. Kaviza can be deployed on existing machines with minimal infrastructure requirements, and is fully scalable allowing additional capacity to be added on-demand. Kaviza supports rich high-definition user experience with the Citrix HDX protocol, and is hypervisor agnostic, giving users the flexibility to use the platform of their choice.

“We are excited to deliver unparalleled value to our customers with cost-effective yet complete virtual desktop solutions using Kaviza,” said Rick Nand. "The combination of our strength in NetOpt and Kaviza's leadership in affordable desktop virtualization will enable customers to rapidly deploy and realize a return on their investment.” “Kaviza is pleased to partner with NetOpt who is aligned with our vision of helping customers streamline desktop operations easily and affordably, using PC budgets and expertise,” says Kumar K. Goswami, CEO Kaviza.

The Kaviza Partner and Solutions Network (KPSN) is a carefully chosen network of partners that are focused on helping customers realize the full benefits of desktop virtualization at a fraction of the costs. KPSN partners benefit from a close relationship with Kaviza to get technical training, product roadmaps, tools and resources to cost-effectively educate and support customers in desktop virtualization.

About Kaviza

Kaviza is the pioneer of simple, affordable end-to-end desktop virtualization for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Its shared-nothing VDI-in-a-Box™ solution leverages a patent-pending grid architecture that lowers costs, eliminates the need for expensive infrastructures, and delivers rich high-definition user experience with Citrix HDX that can be accessed anytime, anywhere – including thin-clients and mobile devices such as the iPad. Kaviza VDI-in-a-box with Citrix HDX has been recognized as “Best of VMworld 2010” in Desktop Virtualization, “Best of Synergy 2010” for Business Efficiency, “Cool Vendor in Client Computing 2010” by Gartner, “Product to Watch 2010” by eWeek, and won the “Innovation Award 2010” by Network Products Guide. Kaviza was founded in 2009 by virtualization and VDI veterans from HP and IBM to create the next generation VDI that is simple and affordable as a PC. Kaviza is headquartered in Cupertino, California. For more information, contact: kaviza.com.

About NetOpt

Network Optimiser Solutions is a value-add distributor of niche products and services, with particular specialisation in Infrastructure Optimisation and Virtualisation Solutions. We work closely with both our vendor partners and our resellers to provide best-of-breed and leading-edge solutions and services. Our niche products and services are geared for SME, Corporate, Government and Defence. NetOpt is headquartered in Brisbane and is 100% Australian owned.

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Contacts

For more information and images Rick Nand Email: rnand@netopt.com.au Web: www.netopt.com.au Phone: 0400 792 902