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VergeIO and Inuvika

The Fast, Cost-Effective Alternative to VMware Horizon and Citrix

Organizations relying on VMware Horizon or Citrix for virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) and application delivery face escalating licensing costs, increasing complexity, and growing performance challenges. The joint solution from VergeIO and Inuvika provides a faster, simpler, and more affordable alternative—eliminating unnecessary software fees while improving VDI scalability, security, and ease of management.

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Lower Costs Without Compromising Performance

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  • Significantly Reduce Licensing fees—Upfront licensing fees are reduced by 50% or more, and long-term total cost of ownership savings of 3X or more are common.
  • Reduce Infrastructure Costs—VergeOS and Inuvika OVD are highly efficient and deliver better performance on existing hardware.
  • Avoid unnecessary software costs—Inuvika OVD does not require Windows Server-based components like Microsoft SQL. VergeOS replaces the need for external storage and proprietary network hardware. 

Faster Virtual Desktop & Application Delivery

  • Boot hundreds of desktops in seconds—No RAID bottlenecks or vSAN inefficiencies
  • Deliver Windows and Linux applications efficiently—Without excess overhead or licensing costs
  • Reduce login delays and eliminate boot storms—VergeFS accelerates storage performance while improving resiliency  
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Simplified VDI Management & Scalability

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  • No complex multi-console management—One intuitive interface for all infrastructure functions and one for VDI
  • Easily scale desktops and applications—Flexible deployment for persistent and non-persistent desktops
  • Built-in security and compliance—Multi-factor authentication, session lockdown, and data encryption  

See the Solution in Action

Join the live webinar on March 27 at 1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT to experience a live demonstration of how VergeIO and Inuvika deliver a high-performance VDI experience at a fraction of the cost of VMware Horizon or Citrix.  

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Dive Deep with Our VDI Alternative Whitepaper: This whitepaper provides a strategic framework for evaluating VDI solutions that reduce costs, improve performance, and simplify management.

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Experience the Future of VDI

Organizations looking to simplify VDI management while lowering costs and improving performance should explore the VergeIO and Inuvika solution. Whether you are migrating away from VMware Horizon, Citrix, or Omnissa, this solution offers a seamless transition with better scalability, higher efficiency, and lower operational costs.  

Schedule a Demo  to see how we can transform your virtual desktop and application delivery strategy.

What is the VergeIO and Inuvika solution?

The VergeIO and Inuvika solution is a fully integrated virtual desktop and application delivery platform that replaces VMware Horizon and Citrix. It combines VergeOS’s efficient infrastructure with Inuvika OVD’s streamlined application virtualization, providing a faster, more cost-effective, and easier-to-manage alternative.

How does this solution reduce costs compared to VMware Horizon/Omnissa and Citrix?

This solution eliminates expensive licensing fees by removing the need for VMware, Citrix, and Windows Server-based components like Microsoft SQL. VergeOS integrates storage and virtualization, reducing hardware costs, while Inuvika OVD uses a more efficient Linux-based backend to cut software expenses.

What types of virtual desktops and applications does this solution support?

The VergeIO and Inuvika solution supports both persistent and non-persistent virtual desktops as well as Windows and Linux applications. Organizations can deploy full desktops or deliver specific applications without requiring an entire desktop environment.

How does this solution improve performance over traditional VDI?

By eliminating vSAN inefficiencies and RAID bottlenecks, VergeFS accelerates storage performance, reducing login delays and boot storms. Inuvika OVD delivers applications and desktops with minimal overhead, resulting in faster load times and a smoother user experience.

Is this solution difficult to manage?

No. Unlike VMware and Citrix, which require multiple management consoles, the VergeIO and Inuvika solution provides a single, intuitive interface for managing infrastructure, desktops, and applications. IT teams can deploy, scale, and secure environments with minimal complexity.

Does this solution support remote workers and hybrid cloud environments?

Yes. The solution enables remote access with built-in security features such as multi-factor authentication, encrypted session delivery, and policy-based access control. It supports both on-premises and cloud-based deployments, allowing IT teams to adapt as needed.

What security features are included?

This solution includes multi-factor authentication, role-based access control, data encryption, and session lockdown features such as USB and clipboard restrictions. It is designed to meet compliance requirements for industries like healthcare, finance, and government.

How does this solution handle storage-heavy workloads?

VergeFS, integrated into VergeOS, optimizes storage performance by eliminating vSAN inefficiencies and RAID-based overhead. Multiple drives serve desktop boot requests simultaneously, ensuring fast login times even under heavy loads.

Can this solution integrate with my existing IT infrastructure?

Yes. The VergeIO and Inuvika solutions are hardware-flexible, supporting various industry-standard servers and storage. It does not require specific proprietary hardware, providing IT teams with deployment flexibility.

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