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It was great to wind down and enjoy a couple of weeks of a European summer break. I am looking forward to share a new EUC Bento Box with you all! This End User Computing (EUC) Bento Box is a monthly selection of relevant and exciting content. It is designed to be easily digestible and keep you up to date on the latest trends and developments in the EUC industry!
News & Blog
WRITTEN BY
Ruben Spruijt
Field CTO, Dizzion
September 11, 2024
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Inside the bento box, you will find various articles, blog posts, tools, white papers, videos, best practice guides, and more. Each entry includes a summary/description to help you maximize your learning with minimal reading!
So, whether you're an EUC geek, a seasoned professional, or just starting in IT, we're sure the Bento Box has something for everyone. Let's dive in!
Gartner just announced the publication of the first-ever Magic Quadrant for Digital Employee Experience Management (DEX) Tools. This report offers a strategic analysis of the DEX market, evaluating vendors based on their ability to execute and the completeness of their vision. Whether you're selecting a DEX vendor or refining your strategy, the Magic Quadrant serves as a critical guide to navigating this rapidly evolving space. In tandem with the Magic Quadrant, Gartner also released the Critical Capabilities (CC) for Digital Employee Experience Management (DEX) Tools. This research dives into the functional aspects of DEX tools, assessing their effectiveness in meeting specific capabilities and use cases. Gartner clients can access the Magic Quadrant here or access the complementary document via our great partner ControlUp, a leader in the MQ.
While talking about DEX (Digital Employee Experience) the topic DEM (Digital Experience Monitoring) is super relevant and part of the bigger DEX story as well. Rachel Berry from eG Innovations did a great job in writing this great article about the differences and overlap between DEX and DEM.
Do you want to know more about DEX, the vendors and how DEX fits in with the bigger End User Computing (EUC) picture? Look at the EUC Hexagrid infographic, whitepaper or video.
Marc Zao-Sanders recently analyzed (perhaps with the help of AI) thousands of discussions on platforms like Reddit and Quora. What he uncovered was a vast array of applications for generative AI, exposing the diverse challenges and opportunities we face daily. He wrote a great article, and identified 100 distinct categories of use, which can be grouped into six primary themes that illustrate the broad impact of GenAI:
Technical Assistance & Troubleshooting (23%)
Content Creation & Editing (22%)
Personal & Professional Support (17%)
Learning & Education (15%)
Creativity & Recreation (13%)
Research, Analysis & Decision Making (10%)
These themes provide a clear snapshot of how generative AI is becoming an integral tool in addressing various needs across different aspects of life.
Personally, I am using GenAI for content creation and editing, personal and professional support, and creativity/recreation. I can do more in the same amount of time, often with better results. For many of us, generative AI is being utilized in a multitude of ways across both personal and professional domains. Haven't used GenAI or “Workspace AI” solutions yet? Give it a try!
Additionally, his article “Ignore that Goldman Sachs report questioning AI's value. It doesn't impact what's happening in your workplace today,” discusses reactions to the Goldman Sachs newsletter, which vary based on perspective:
AI Pessimists: "This is more proof that GenAI is just fancy autocomplete which spits out unoriginal recycled garbage stolen from creators. AI is an overhyped bubble."
AI Optimists: "Economists look backwards. GenAI is in its infancy, and it's premature to expect a killer app yet. Its development is on course to change the world."
Brian: "This report is about the macroeconomic impact of GenAI, which is an academic exercise by an investment bank. It has nothing to do with how your workplace is being impacted by your employees finding and using AI tools on their own today."
The image below illustrates the gap between our current expectations of GenAI and 'CoPilot' technologies and their actual capabilities. Don't lose hope—over time, solutions will advance, and expectations will better align with reality. If you haven't evaluated the usage of workspace AI yet, “Don't think. Just do!”
It is fantastic to see Kevin Goodman join Dizzion. I am really looking forward to working together to share, learn, and grow (yay!).
"I am thrilled to join Dizzion's Board of Directors at such an exciting time in the company's journey,” said Kevin Goodman. “Dizzion's commitment to delivering cutting-edge DaaS solutions aligns perfectly with my passion for driving innovation in end-user computing. I look forward to contributing to the company's continued success and helping to shape its future direction."
Kevin Goodman brings a wealth of experience to Dizzion, having co-founded and served as CEO for two successful venture-backed startups: FSLogix, Inc., which was acquired by Microsoft in 2018; and RTO Software, acquired by VMware in 2010. Most recently, Goodman worked at Amazon Web Services (AWS) as a Director of Product Management in End User Computing. Although he retired from full-time work in 2024, Goodman continues to mentor CEOs, as well as students and faculty at his Alma Mater, the University of Georgia.
I love it when a plan comes together! Teamwork makes the dream work and I'm thrilled to announce that the next major release of our Frame Streaming Gateway (SGA) is now Generally Available! SGA 4 continues to exemplify how Dizzion simplifies Desktop as a Service. With this release, our customers can now be offered secure external access to digital workspaces without the hassle of managing SSL certificates or (expensive) load balancers such as F5 and Netscaler. Administrators will also enjoy streamlined deployment and enhanced self-service features, all within the same modern Admin interface. So, secure access to Frame powered desktops and applications via Frame Streaming Gateway v4, no SSL certificates, no load balancers, no configuration files - just simple and cost effective. I LoveIT!
Read the full blog or watch the video below:
Bonus: Essential 1:1 Meeting Guide for Managers and Employees
One-on-One Meetings Quick Guide for Managers and Employees
For the Geeks!
Guinness World Record: Most Gaming Consoles Connected to a Single TV
Meet Ibrahim Al-Nasser, Saudi Arabia's Ultimate Video Game Collector! With a passion for gaming that spans decades, Ibrahim has amassed an extraordinary collection of hundreds of gaming consoles—ranging from the iconic Magnavox Odyssey (released in 1972) to the latest PlayStation 5 Slim. Now, he's taking it a step further by attempting a Guinness World Record: connecting every console in his collection! #GeekModeON
While talking about DEX (Digital Employee Experience) the topic DEM (Digital Experience Monitoring) is super relevant and part of the bigger DEX story as well. Rachel Berry from eG Innovations did a great job in writing this great article about the differences and overlap between DEX and DEM.
Do you want to know more about DEX, the vendors and how DEX fits in with the bigger End User Computing (EUC) picture? Look at the EUC Hexagrid infographic, whitepaper or video.
In a recent blog post, Marius Sandbu explores the performance of Microsoft Entra ID Private Access, comparing it with VNET Peering and VPN Point-to-Site (P2S). Through testing, he highlights that Entra ID Private Access averages 4-8 MB/s, significantly slower than P2S VPN (55-80 MB/s) and VNET Peering. This performance difference is attributed to Private Access routing traffic through an R-TCP tunnel, offering enhanced security but lower speeds. Marius suggests potential future optimizations, like using MASQUE protocols, to improve performance.
In his latest post, Edwin de Bruin explores the design decisions surrounding FSLogix, particularly focusing on the Office 365 and Profile Containers. He provides a decision tree to help users determine the best configurations for their environments, especially for non-persistent VDI setups. Edwin also highlights the benefits of Cloud Cache, such as high availability and improved performance, by utilizing multiple storage options. This insightful guide is a valuable resource for anyone navigating FSLogix's many options.
Speaking of FSLogix, Jeff Riechers created a setup guide to make Microsoft Teams 2.1 work in a server environment. Read the full post here.
In a recent blog post, AWS's Marc Olson discusses the evolution of Amazon Elastic Block Store (EBS), from its origins with shared hard drives to its current status as a highly scalable block storage service. Olson highlights key lessons in performance tuning, managing "noisy neighbors," and the introduction of innovations like solid-state drives (SSDs) and the Nitro architecture. This journey illustrates how incremental improvements and continuous reinvention have enabled EBS to handle 140 trillion daily operations. Read the full article by clicking the link above!
Dizzion's Try Now — a global demo environment offering hands-on experience with our Frame Desktop-as-a-Service (DaaS) platform. With instant access through your browser, a preconfigured workspace, and next-gen features like 4K resolution and VoIP, this demo environment showcases how Frame can elevate productivity and transform the way you work.
In today's modern workspace, seamless access to any application—whether SaaS, web, mobile, or Windows—with an intuitive user experience is key.
Wouldn't it be great if you could try a leading Desktop-as-a-Service solution effortlessly? Just enter your email address, and in seconds, you'll have access to a full Windows environment directly from your browser. No sales pitch, no setup, no costs—just your browser, and you're in.
If you want to learn more about Dizzion Frame, then the Dizzion Frame Level 100 Training Class is perfect for you! This comprehensive course covers everything from getting started with Frame, managing accounts, and configuring settings, to advanced topics like user roles, monitoring, the Remoting Protocol, Streaming Gateway v4, Frame App, GPU integration, and much more! Whether you're new to Frame or looking to deepen your #DaaS expertise, this course has you covered.
Join Dominik Conrad, Stefan Gajic, and me to level up your skills and expand your view with our modern DaaS solution. This will be a fun, demo-packed expert session you will want to attend!
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Bonus: How to manage your emotions and feel better
I enjoy walking, writing, exercising, and practicing gratitude regularly. After workouts, I sometimes take a cold shower to refresh. I sing in church (not in a band), although I'm still working on improving my reflection on progress and practicing breath meditation. Overall, I feel great and appreciate the balance these activities bring to my life. 😊
Thanks for reading; if you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with me!
Want to take Frame for a spin? Try Now for instant access to Frame! If you are active in the EUC community with e.g., Amazon, Citrix, Microsoft, Nutanix or Omnissa, and you want to use Frame for 1 year for free. Just let me know so I can tell you more about the Dizzion Frame Desktop as a Service Community Program.
About the Author
Dizzion
Dizzion was founded in 2011 with a visionary mission to redefine the way the world works.
In an era of legacy Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), Dizzion set out to challenge the status quo by making it simple for all customers to transform their workspace experience. By building a powerful automation and services platform on top of the VMware stack, Dizzion delivered virtual desktops as a service before Desktop as a Service (DaaS) even existed.
Ruben Spruijt
Field CTO, Dizzion
Ruben Spruijt is an accomplished Field Chief Technology Officer (CTO) specializing in End User Computing (EUC). In this influential role, Ruben contributes to company and product strategy, alliances, analyzes EUC technology trends, provides product and industry insights to fellow (executive) colleagues, and establishes and leads vibrant communities of customers, partners, and ecosystem partners. Ruben is a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP), NVIDIA GRID Community Advisor, and was in the Citrix Technical Professional (CTP) program and VMware vExpert for many years. He is based in the Netherlands where he lives with his wife and three kids. This tough mudder travels the world spreading tokens of knowledge hidden in stroopwafel from the land of nether. Everywhere he travels, he shares information and sprouts understanding. He frames his experience in End User Computing so that others can learn the root of the technology, and what is most important in life.
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