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Cloudshape awarded US$144M contract by USAID for critical hybrid cloud services
Cloudshape, LLC of Hyattsville, Maryland announced it has been awarded a ten-year US$144M contract by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to deliver mission critical hybrid cloud services for the USAID Enterprise Data Center and Disaster Recovery (EDC/DR) Follow-on Program. Cloudshape will provide USAID essential hybrid cloud services necessary for maintaining the Agency’s critical […]
Desktop as a Service (DaaS) with better security
The ROI of virtual desktops is indisputable. With this model, companies not only increase efficiency and cost savings, but also simplify access to data and applications anytime, anywhere and on any device. To amplify savings and simplicity, many companies are taking advantage of third-party Desktop-as-a-Service (DaaS) offerings. However, organizations with strict security requirements have been […]
On-Premises Desktop as a Service: Solving the VDI Dilemma for Government Agencies
With its “Cloud-First” policy, the US Government is starving for cloud-based solutions that can help it lower overall costs and meet the Offce of Management and Budget’s (OMB) policies and mandates. The hosted desktop or Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) represents a compelling opportunity because it merges multiple programs requirements and funding sources: Windows migration, Cloud-First, […]
Cloudshape Selects Goliath to Support Citrix DaaS Offering
Goliath Technologies is the leading provider of proactive IT Operations software for hybrid IT. Regardless of where IT Infrastructure, applications or users are located, their software is purpose built to anticipate, troubleshoot, resolve and prevent end user experience issues. Today, they announced that Cloudshape selected Goliath’s Product Suite to support their Citrix DaaS customers. “As […]
Cloudshape named to CRN’s Next-Gen 250 List
Cloudshape has been named on the 2018 CRN Next-Gen 250 list for the third consecutive year – 2016, 2017, and 2018. “CRN’s Next-Gen 250 list recognizes standout IT solution providers who have successfully transformed their businesses to meet the demands of emerging technologies such as cloud computing, IoT, virtualization, mobility, business analytics and business intelligence. […]
Cloudshape Selected to 2016 Dell Founders 50 List
The secure on-premises Desktop as a Service provider honored as a high-growth startup December 17, 2015 – Cloudshape, providing secure on-premises Desktop as a Service solutions, was recognized today as a member of the Dell Founders 50 cohort, an exclusive list of global startups that are disrupting their respective industries and poised to be household […]
Cloudshape Awarded GSA IT Schedule 70 Contract
January 26, 2016 – Cloudshape, the leader in secure, on-premises Desktop as a Service solutions, today announced it has been awarded an Information Technology Schedule 70 contract by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). The GSA establishes long-term, government-wide contracts with commercial vendors to streamline and standardize the process of procuring products and services for […]
Security Benefits of VDI and On-Premises DaaS
As we’ve discussed before, there are three basic considerations you must keep in mind when developing a business case for VDI – your organization’s key business drivers, the cost and ROI, and your change management strategy. But the recent OPM and Ashley Madison hacks have thrown a harsh spotlight on another critical factor: How implementing […]
Is the ROI of VDI Really the “One Reason” People Use VDI?
A while back, Brian Madden wrote an interesting article titled “Why do people use VDI? One reason!” In that article, Brian observed that organizations often implement VDI for one simple overarching reason whether it is for improved security, mobility, or a host of other reasons. He illustrates his point by introducing what he calls DWI […]