VMware is joining forces with Google to provide users with cloud access to Windows applications, data and Desktops on Google Chromebooks.

Available now to VMware Horizon View 5.3 and Google Chromebook customers as an on-premise service, the joint solution is also expected to be delivered as a fully managed, subscription Desktop as a Service (DaaS) offering by VMware and other vCloud Service Provider Partners, in the cloud or within hybrid deployments.

Amit Singh (President, Google Enterprise): Google Chromebooks can save businesses about $5,000 per computer when compared to traditional PCs.

Initially available to customers as an on-premise service, the joint solution is expected to be delivered as a fully managed, subscription DaaS offering by VMware and other vCloud service provider partners, in the cloud or within hybrid deployments.

Users will be able to access their Windows applications, data and desktops using VMware’s Blast HTML5 technology from a Web-based application catalog on their Chromebook. In addition, VMware Horizon DaaS will provide enterprises with a choice between a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) or Remote Desktop Services (RDS) connection.

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