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Apr
12
Virtual-Q Enters Strategic Alliance with Insperity
Posted by on 12 April 2012 06:09 AM

Houston, TX - May 04, 2012 - Virtual-Q, Inc., a leader in cloud computing solutions, today announced that it has entered into a strategic alliance with Insperity to provide its Q DesktopTM solution through the Insperity MarketPlaceSM portal. Insperity, Inc. (NYSE: NSP), a leading provider of human resources and business performance solutions developed the MarketPlace portal to bring a wide range of products and services to its clients, worksite employees and their families.  Virtual-Q offers Insperity employees and clients secure cloud desktop services on a predictable and affordable monthly subscription with no up-front hardware or software investments.

"We are excited that Insperity has selected our cloud desktop solution to provide the best quality user experience to Insperity clients," comments Victor Quinones, CEO at Virtual-Q. "Through the Insperity MarketPlace, we can deliver robust cloud desktop solutions that offer the security, management and compliance customers require―allowing InsperityTM clients to compute from any device, from any location any time."

Virtual-Q cloud desktop services are delivered to any device on the Internet including iPads, Android phones and tablets, PCs, laptops, MACs, and iPhones. Virtual-Q provides true IT agility at a low cost, giving clients the competitive edge they need to compete in today's business environment.

"We are changing how employees use and manage data across their enterprise.  Available over a secure Internet connection or via a dedicated circuit, our Windows hosted virtual desktops run in private cloud data centers and are secured by our always-on high availability infrastructure that protects user data against loss or theft," said Quinones.

About Insperity

Insperity, a trusted advisor to America's best businesses for more than 25 years, provides an array of human resources and business solutions designed to help improve business performance. InsperityTM Business Performance Advisors offer the most comprehensive Workforce OptimizationTM solution in the marketplace that delivers administrative relief, better benefits, reduced liabilities and a systematic way to improve productivity. Additional offerings include MidMarket SolutionsTM, Performance Management, Expense Management, Time and Attendance, Organizational Planning, Recruiting Services, Employment Screening, Retirement Services and Insurance Services. Insperity business performance solutions support more than 100,000 businesses with over 2 million employees. With 2011 revenues of $2 billion, Insperity operates in 56 offices throughout the United States. For more information, visit http://www.insperity.com.

About Virtual-Q

Virtual-Q, a Houston-based company, has developed breakthrough technology called 'The Q" for enterprise cloud computing.  The Q provides the capabilities of desktops and laptops, but with all of the processing performed, and the data residing in a secure datacenter. The Q helps organizations improve worker productivity, reduce their total cost of ownership, assure business continuity, safeguard sensitive data, improve compliance, and leverage their existing IT investments.  The company's proprietary virtualization technology represents a new paradigm for Computing-as-a-Service (CaaS), delivering a complete, cloud-based IT environment accessible from virtually any Internet-connected device, including iPads and iPhones. The Q includes the latest Microsoft Windows operating system and Office Suite technologies.  It delivers unparalleled performance while extending the useful life of existing desktop and laptop devices.  Virtual-Q is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner and works closely with other leading technology vendors.  For additional information, visit www.virtual-q.com.


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Mar
31

HOUSTON, TX - May 1, 2012 - Virtual-Q, a leader in Hosted Virtual Desktops, today announced a strategic relationship with Rackspace® Hosting, the service leader in cloud computing, for its hosting needs. Virtual-Q will use Rackspace's global datacenters to host their 'Q' hosted virtual desktop platform. The decision to select Rackspace was driven by Virtual-Q's rapid growth and the increasing needs of its customer base for a complete hosted virtual desktop solution that utilizes scalable and reliable datacenters.

To support a growing global presence, Virtual-Q needed a world-class data center provider with a geographically redundant infrastructure, robust network and industry leading uptime. Following an extensive evaluation process, Virtual-Q chose Rackspace to host the 'Q' not just because of their technology, but because of their Fanatical Support® service.

"As customer computing environments become more diverse and mobile, virtual desktop deployments are becoming a critical component to delivering IT services to any user, on any device and in any location. Virtual-Q and Rackspace will provide enterprises and IT service providers with a cost-effective way of leveraging Hosted Virtual Desktops with the efficiencies and scalability of cloud computing," said Victor Quinones, co-founder and CEO of Virtual-Q.  "Our relationship will create a highly resilient and secure solution that reduces IT spending."

"We are excited to have a strategic relationship with Virtual-Q and look forward to our ongoing collaboration around the HVD initiatives with them," said Christopher Rajiah, vice president of channel sales for Rackspace. "Our Fanatical Support service provides companies like Virtual-Q with the people they need to build their business."

Designed for companies of any size, the 'Q' reduces on-going costly IT capital expenditures related to the individual end-user computing experience. The 'Q' simplifies and transforms the costs associated with hardware, storage, operating system, applications, anti-virus, maintenance and support into a fixed, manageable monthly operating budget.

 

About Virtual-Q

Virtual-Q helps companies reduce their total cost of ownership, increase business continuity, improve security and compliance, and leverage their existing IT investments. Their proprietary hosted virtual desktop technology defines a new industry platform for Computing-as-a-Service (CaaS) and delivers a complete desktop environment that is accessible from any device. The Q desktop includes the latest Microsoft Operating System and Office Suite and delivers unparalleled performance improvement while prolonging the life of existing corporate infrastructure. Virtual-Q partners with the leading technology vendors and is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner. For additional information, visit www.virtual-q.com or call +1-713-587-2560.

 

 


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Mar
22
McCoy Workplace Solutions moves to the Q
Posted by on 22 March 2012 12:26 PM

HOUSTON, TX - April 28, 2011 - Virtual-Q, the leader in enterprise cloudtop computing, today announced that it has agreed to provide cloud desktops to McCoy Workplace Solutions.  Under the terms of the agreement, McCoy Workplace Solutions will be authorized to use 'The Q' cloud-based virtualized computing platform.  The Q is an innovative new cloudtop computing platform, which provides secure and elastic, on-demand computing and applications delivery. The Q's customers will have access to the fully automated management platform to easily deploy and manage their business critical applications with complete control and transparency.

"At Virtual-Q, we're committed to providing a cloud solution that helps our customers reduce costs while maintaining, optimizing and managing all areas of their IT infrastructure.  We are excited that McCoy has chosen Virtal-Q to accomplish its cloud desktop inicitiatives" said Victor Quinones, CEO and co-founder of Virtual-Q.

David Wells, Vice President of Operations at McCoy said, "The Q has revolutionized the way we do business.  Our employees love the product and do not want to go back to the old way of doing things."

Watch full interview with Mr. Wells in Cutomer Stories Section.

About McCoy Workplace Solutions
McCoy Workplace Solutions is a Houston-based company dedicated to providing the broadest range of furniture services and office products that encompass the key elements of a workplace - furniture, interior architecture and technology solutions - to help our customers create a workplace that builds their business, reflects their brand and supports their culture.  McCoy employs nearly 400 employees and is one of the country's largest Steelcase dealers.

About Virtual-Q
Virtual-Q, a Houston-based startup, has developed breakthrough technology for enterprise cloudtop computing.  "Cloudtops" provide the capabilities of desktops and laptops, but with the all of the processing performed, and all data resident in a secure datacenter. Virtual-Q's cloudtops help organizations improve worker productivity, reduce their total cost of ownership, assure business continuity, safeguard sensitive data, improve compliance, and leverage their existing IT investments.  The company's proprietary virtualization technology represents a new paradigm for Computing-as-a-Service (CaaS), delivering a complete, cloud-based IT environment (cloudtop) accessible from virtually any Internet-connected device, including iPads and iPhones. The Q Cloudtop includes the latest Microsoft Windows operating system and Office Suite technologies.  It delivers unparalleled performance while extending the useful life of existing desktop and laptop devices.  Virtual-Q is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner and works closely with other leading technology vendors.  For additional information, visit www.virtual-q.com.


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Sep
15
Virtual-Q Appoints New Managed Services Partner
Posted by on 15 September 2011 09:36 AM

HOUSTON, TX - Sept 15, 2011 - Virtual-Q, the leader in enterprise cloudtop computing, today announced that it has entered into a partnership with Star Managed Services.  Under the terms of the agreement, Star Managed Services will be an authorized reseller of 'The Q' cloud-based virtualized computing platform.  The Q is an innovative new cloudtop computing platform, which provides secure and elastic, on-demand computing and applications delivery. The Q's customers will have access to the fully automated management platform to easily deploy and manage their business critical applications with complete control and transparency.

"At Virtual-Q, we're committed to providing a cloud solution that helps our customers reduce costs while maintaining, optimizing and managing all areas of their IT infrastructure.  We believe that choosing the right partners is the best way to achieve this goal," said Victor Quinones, CEO and co-founder of Virtual-Q. "With Star Managed Services, we are perfectly positioned to provide our powerful cloud services across multiple industries.

Tyson Stargel, Software Solutions Manager at Star Managed Services said, "The Q cloud computing platform brings fully automated cloud-computing functionality allowing customers to dynamically scale their use of Computing-as-a-Service (CaaS) up and down. Star Managed Services is committed to deliver the best solutions for our customers and with this partnership we are providing the highest caliber cloud computing platform available in the market today."

About Star Managed Services
Star Managed Services is a division of Stargel Office Solutions, an independent office equipment and document solutions company that provides business-enhancing software, printers, copiers, scanners, and fax machines to businesses nationwide.  Stargel Office Solutions' most important commitment is to provide a quality product, economical supplies, excellent service, and account management to all customers.  With over 20 years of serving the nation's document imaging products and solutions needs, the company's mission of providing personal service and support to their end customers has helped build Stargel Office Solutions into a 6,000 customer-strong dealer.

About Virtual-Q
Virtual-Q, a Houston-based startup, has developed breakthrough technology for enterprise cloudtop computing.  "Cloudtops" provide the capabilities of desktops and laptops, but with the all of the processing performed, and all data resident in a secure datacenter. Virtual-Q's cloudtops help organizations improve worker productivity, reduce their total cost of ownership, assure business continuity, safeguard sensitive data, improve compliance, and leverage their existing IT investments.  The company's proprietary virtualization technology represents a new paradigm for Computing-as-a-Service (CaaS), delivering a complete, cloud-based IT environment (cloudtop) accessible from virtually any Internet-connected device, including iPads and iPhones. The Q Cloudtop includes the latest Microsoft Windows operating system and Office Suite technologies.  It delivers unparalleled performance while extending the useful life of existing desktop and laptop devices.  Virtual-Q is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner and works closely with other leading technology vendors.  For additional information, visit www.virtual-q.com.


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Aug
16
Former Citrix CTO Joins Virtual-Q
Posted by on 16 August 2011 02:37 AM

HOUSTON, Aug. 16, 2011 -- Virtual-Q, the leader in enterprise cloudtop computing, announced today that Rick Braddy has been appointed Chief Technology Officer.  Mr. Braddy brings more than 31 years of unparalleled technology and business experience to his new responsibilities for advancing Virtual-Q's cutting-edge technology.

Mr. Braddy is a former Chief Technology Officer of CITRIX® Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CTXS), a leading provider of application and desktop virtualization solutions.  As CTO, Mr. Braddy was responsible for the virtualization group's business and technology strategy, as well as the architecture and intellectual property of the company's flagship products, XenApp and XenDesktop.  Prior to serving as CITRIX's CTO, Mr. Braddy served as Vice President of Product Management and Architecture, with responsibility for the company's CITRIX Presentation Server product line.  During Mr. Braddy's six-year tenure with CITRIX, the company grew from a $450 million, single product company to a diversified, "Top 10" software company, with annual revenues in excess of $1.2 billion.

"Virtual-Q is well positioned technologically to become the market leader in cloud-based Virtual Desktop solutions," said Braddy. "I am excited about the opportunity to help develop and extend the innovative Q platform, which promises to make VDI and IT-as-a-service a cost-saving reality for organizations around the globe."

"Rick Braddy is a brilliant technologist and a proven leader," said Victor Quinones, Chief Executive Officer of Virtual-Q.  "He provides a strong voice for the business value of cloud-based computing solutions."  Quinones added, "The addition of Rick's intellect and business savvy to our management team will strengthen our ability to bring cost-effective cloud computing to desktops and laptops across the world.  I am thrilled to welcome him to Virtual-Q."

About Virtual-Q

Virtual-Q, a Houston-based startup, has developed breakthrough technology for enterprise cloudtop computing.  "Cloudtops" provide the capabilities of desktops and laptops, but with the all of the processing performed, and all of the data resident, in a secure datacenter. Virtual-Q's cloudtops help organizations improve worker productivity, reduce their total cost of ownership, assure business continuity, safeguard sensitive data, improve compliance, and leverage their existing IT investments.  The company's proprietary virtualization technology represents a new paradigm for Computing-as-a-Service (CaaS), delivering a complete, cloud-based IT environment (cloudtop) accessible from virtually any Internet-connected device, including iPads and iPhones. The Q Cloudtop includes the latest Microsoft Windows operating system and Office Suite technologies.  It delivers unparalleled performance while extending the useful life of existing desktop and laptop devices.  Virtual-Q is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner and works closely with other leading technology vendors.  For additional information, visit www.virtual-q.com.

 

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