Case Study
Buffalo Public Schools Delivers Anytime, Anywhere, Any Device Access to Coursework with a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure
Buffalo Public Schools Delivers Anytime, Anywhere, Any Device Access to Coursework with a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure
VMware Case Study INDUSTRY Education LOCATION Buffalo, New York KEY CHALLENGES • Scale client device population and support more users • Extend service life of 20,000 aging clients • Standardize desktop software selection and versions • Reduce desktop login times • Reduce IT desktop administrative workloads • Deploy desktop applications quickly and responsively SOLUTION Buffalo Public Schools deployed virtual desktop infrastructure based on VMware Horizon with licensing to support up to 12,000 concurrent users. Two dedicated data centers support the VDI. BUSINESS BENEFITS • Flexible support for new instructional models with ability to work at home or in the community • Increased instructional time in the classroom • Improved security with centralized administration Buffa