"No doubt the success in server virtualization is bringing more attention towards client virtualization," explained Thu. "But, unlike server virtualization, client virtualization does not come with an immediate cost saving in hardware."

Riding on the success and positive feedback from server virtualization, many enterprises are exploring desktop virtualization as the natural progression towards achieving efficiencies and cost savings. But the expectation of upfront cost efficiency often creates a gap to reality, as client virtualization deployment often require upfront investment to new servers, added Victor Wong, regional director, Hong Kong & Taiwan at Citrix Systems.