Microsoft Remote Desktop Services vs. VMware Horizon Air
Microsoft Remote Desktop Services is ranked 4th in Virtual Desktop with 5 reviews vs VMware Horizon Air which is ranked 13th in Virtual Desktop. The top reviewer of Microsoft Remote Desktop Services writes "The app that they provide works off Mac and Windows". Microsoft Remote Desktop Services is most compared with VMware Horizon View, TeamViewer and LogMeIn Pro. VMware Horizon Air is most compared with VMware Horizon View, Citrix Workspace Cloud and Microsoft Remote Desktop Services.
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| Remote Desktop Services | |
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| Remote Desktop Services is a server role in Windows Server that provides technologies that enable users to access session-based desktops, virtual machine-based desktops, or applications in the data center from both within a corporate network and from the Internet. Remote Desktop Services enables a rich-fidelity desktop or application experience, and helps to securely connect remote users from managed or unmanaged devices. | VMware Horizon Air simplifies the delivery of Windows desktops and applications as a cloud service. IT can save time and money, without sacrificing enterprise requirements for security and control. End users are more productive, with a complete workspace they can access from any device, anywhere. |
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Sample Customers | |
| Bank Alfalah Ltd. | Wildlands Adventure Zoo, Medic Mobile, IBM, Seventy Seven Energy, Baystate Health, Osis, Oxford University, Columbia University, Siemens, Cardinal Health, Ashdod Port, Vasakronan, Sydney Adventist Hospital, University of Derby |
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Government12% Healthcare Company12% Construction Company7% Energy/Utilities Company6% | No Data Available |
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Small Business25% Midsize Enterprise38% Large Enterprise38% Small Business14% Midsize Enterprise27% Large Enterprise58% | No Data Available |
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