We’re always excited to participate in innovation’s coming of age process – that process of transitioning an idea into a workable technology capable of dramatically improving the end user’s computing experience.
Whether that’s with our own technologies – such as AMD Eyefinity allowing users to see more and do more by using up to 6 monitors[1] – or in collaboration with our partners, the rush is the same.
The development of the Microsoft RemoteFX feature for Windows Server® 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (SP1) is one such innovation. Today marks another important milestone in its development: Microsoft has announced availability of the Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, the next step in a process that began last March when Microsoft revealed that the RemoteFX feature was being developed. A beta version release soon followed in July 2010.
The Microsoft RemoteFX feature truly virtualizes graphics for the first time, enabling multiple remote workers to access nearly any type of application or screen content, including rich media such as full-motion video and 3D applications, on a broad range of connected remote devices including PCs, thin clients and network monitors. RemoteFX harnesses the power of GPU computing to accelerate the rendering of multiple virtual desktops when paired with servers running Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1.
Why are we so excited about RemoteFX? At AMD we are committed to delivering intensely visual experiences to users on the go. RemoteFX represents an important move towards this vivid, digitally connected future. We worked hand in hand with Microsoft to create a solution designed to enable stunning visual experiences by taking advantage of GPU acceleration as supported by ATI FirePro™ V5800, ATI FirePro™ V7800, ATI FirePro™ V8800 and ATI FirePro™ 9800 Series professional graphics cards.
Hats off to Microsoft for taking one more step towards enabling a vivid visual future. Have you tried RemoteFX? Visit our website for more information and then share your experience here.
Janet Matsuda is general manager of Professional Graphics for AMD. Her postings are her own opinions and may not represent AMD’s positions, strategies or opinions. Links to third party sites are provided for convenience and unless explicitly stated, AMD is not responsible for the contents of such linked sites and no endorsement is implied.