We have been using to run Windows software on Macs for the last two years.

Give me a few pieces of advice you'd have for organizations thinking of making the move to VDI.

Make sure to do the research (a lot of it!). Make sure that you have the expertise in the areas that are required to support VDI. Talk to the vendors regarding capacity (NetApp has been great in running some of the diagnostic software to profile our existing hardware and you need that level of analysis before jumping in). Invest in thin clients carefully based on the actual need and not just price (some are poor in delivering video). Be honest in understanding and presenting that the project is not going to save actual dollars in the first cut and that the savings are going to be realized over time and in total cost of ownership/management. Also, consider server-side antivirus software.

Anything else worth noting?

If you can afford it and your needs are met, move to tablet devices and to . IT organizations have to realize that by doing this, they can begin adding real value to the core mission of the organization. In our space, that means we can become the source to partner with the faculty and students on how technology can enhance teaching, learning and research.