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5 Key Strategies to Optimize Cloud VDI with Thinfinity® Cloud Manager

Cloud-based Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) is revolutionizing remote work by enabling secure, scalable, and high-performance desktop access from anywhere. However, to truly optimize Cloud VDI performance, organizations must streamline image management, consolidate resource pools, adopt modern storage solutions, and implement best practices that balance performance with cost. Thinfinity Cloud Manager simplifies the deployment and orchestration of virtual desktops across multi-cloud and hybrid environments, reducing complexity while enhancing security and performance. In this article, we explore five key strategies for optimizing Cloud VDI deployments with Thinfinity Cloud Manager, helping organizations enhance digital employee experiences while keeping costs under control.

1. Reduce the Number of Virtual Desktop Images

Managing multiple desktop images across cloud environments can quickly become overwhelming. Excessive image variations lead to inconsistent user experiences, increased maintenance efforts, and unnecessary costs.

How to Optimize Image Management with Thinfinity Cloud Manager:

An Active Directory forest is the highest-level security boundary in a Windows Server environment. Multiple forests can exist within an organization due to:

Adopt a Golden Image Approach: Maintain a single, master image with preconfigured applications and security policies. This ensures consistency across deployments while minimizing update overhead.
Enable Dynamic Application Delivery: Instead of installing applications into every desktop image, leverage Thinfinity’s seamless application virtualization to dynamically provision apps to users on demand. This reduces image sprawl and simplifies updates.
Streamline Patching and Compliance: By standardizing a small set of images, IT teams can accelerate patching cycles and maintain compliance across all virtual desktops.

Key Takeaway: Fewer, well-managed images lead to better performance, reduced administrative burden, and improved consistency across Cloud VDI deployments.

2. Consolidate and Optimize VDI Resource Pools

Virtual desktop resource pools allow IT teams to segment workloads, but excessive host pool sprawl can create unnecessary complexity and inefficiencies.

How to Reduce Resource Sprawl with Thinfinity Cloud Manager:

Analyze Pool Utilization: Identify underutilized pools and consolidate workloads where possible to improve resource allocation and cost efficiency.
Optimize Multi-Cloud Deployments: Thinfinity Cloud Manager allows IT teams to manage and optimize VDI workloads across AWS, Azure, Oracle Cloud, Ionos Google Cloud, or on-prem infrastructure, ensuring workloads run where they perform best.
Eliminate Redundant Pools: Many organizations create separate pools for specific applications or OS versions. Instead, leverage Thinfinity’s advanced app streaming to centralize application management and reduce the number of dedicated host pools.

Key Takeaway: Right-sizing Cloud VDI deployments with Thinfinity Cloud Manager improves resource utilization, performance, and cost control across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

3. Implement Cloud-Native Storage Solutions

Storage plays a critical role in Cloud VDI performance. Traditional disk-based architectures can be inefficient, leading to slow boot times, application lag, and high costs.

How to Optimize Cloud Storage:

Leverage Centralized Storage: Instead of relying on individual virtual machine disks, use high-performance shared storage solutions (e.g., Acronys, Amazon FSx, or Google Filestore) to centralize application data and profiles.
Enable Profile and Session Persistence: With cloud-based profile management, user settings, files, and applications are instantly available across all Cloud VDI sessions, eliminating the need for persistent desktops.
Optimize OS Disk Usage: Minimize storage costs by leveraging smaller, cost-effective OS disks, as applications and user data reside in external cloud storage instead of within each virtual machine.

Key Takeaway: Modern storage solutions combined with Thinfinity Cloud Manager improve performance, reduce storage costs, and ensure seamless access to apps and user profiles across cloud-based virtual desktops.

4. Standardize on Multi-Session, Non-Persistent Virtual Desktops

Non-persistent virtual desktops are a core principle of modern Cloud VDI—ensuring scalability, security, and efficiency without unnecessary data retention.

Why Multi-Session, Non-Persistent VDI Matters:

Lower Cloud Costs: Running multiple users per VM optimizes cloud resources and reduces virtual machine (VM) consumption.
Simplify Desktop Management: Non-persistent desktops refresh at every login, reducing the risk of configuration drift, malware persistence, or rogue user settings.
Enhance Security & Compliance: Automatically reverting virtual desktops to a clean state upon logoff enhances security posture and simplifies regulatory compliance.

Thinfinity Cloud Manager Advantage:

Application Virtualization: Legacy apps and enterprise software that don’t traditionally support multi-session environments can be delivered seamlessly via Thinfinity’s application streaming technology.
Session Management & Auto-Scaling: Thinfinity Cloud Manager dynamically scales session-based VDI workloads, ensuring peak performance without over-provisioning resources.

Key Takeaway: Non-persistent, multi-session desktops offer a scalable, secure, and cost-effective Cloud VDI model that minimizes maintenance while improving IT agility.

5. Utilize Ephemeral OS Disks for Stateless Virtual Desktops In Cloud VDI, storage-related latency can impact user experience. Ephemeral OS disks provide lightweight, high-performance desktops without incurring unnecessary storage costs.

Why Ephemeral OS Disks Improve Cloud VDI Performance:

Faster Desktop Provisioning: Ephemeral disks spin up instantly and refresh quickly, making scaling up or reimaging desktops faster than traditional disk-based deployments.
Lower Storage Costs: Because these disks use temporary storage, they don’t contribute to long-term storage costs, unlike persistent OS disks.
Perfect for Non-Persistent VDI: Ephemeral OS disks are ideal for stateless Cloud VDI environments, where desktops are refreshed after each session.

Enhancing Ephemeral Disk Usage with Thinfinity Cloud Manager:

Dynamic App Delivery: Thinfinity’s application streaming ensures that essential apps are instantly available upon desktop launch—removing the need for persistent OS storage.
Hybrid Cloud Flexibility: Thinfinity Cloud Manager integrates with both public and private cloud storage solutions, ensuring seamless app and profile persistence even in ephemeral desktop environments.

Key Takeaway: Ephemeral OS disks reduce storage costs and improve Cloud VDI performance, particularly in non-persistent, high-scale environments. With Thinfinity Cloud Manager, IT teams can maximize the benefits of ephemeral desktops while maintaining full application availability.

Thinfinity Cloud Manager: The Key to Scalable and Cost-Effective Cloud VDI

Optimizing Cloud VDI requires more than just spinning up virtual desktops—it requires a strategic approach to desktop image management, resource allocation, storage optimization, and application delivery. With Thinfinity Cloud Manager, organizations can: ✓ Streamline Cloud VDI Deployments across Oracle Cloud, Ionos Cloud, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and on-prem infrastructure. ✓ Eliminate Desktop Image Sprawl through dynamic application streaming. ✓ Consolidate VDI Resource Pools to reduce operational complexity. ✓ Leverage Ephemeral Desktops and Multi-Session Configurations for better scalability and security. ✓ Enhance Cloud Storage Efficiency with integrated application and profile management.

By adopting these five strategies, organizations can achieve a high-performance Cloud VDI environment that enhances user experience, security, and operational efficiency—all while reducing costs.

Ready to optimize your Cloud VDI deployment? Explore how Thinfinity Cloud Manager can transform your virtual desktop strategy today!

About Cybele Software Inc.
We help organizations extend the life and value of their software. Whether they are looking to improve and empower remote work or turn their business-critical legacy apps into modern SaaS, our software enables customers to focus on what’s most important: expanding and evolving their business.

About Version 2 Digital

Version 2 Digital is one of the most dynamic IT companies in Asia. The company distributes a wide range of IT products across various areas including cyber security, cloud, data protection, end points, infrastructures, system monitoring, storage, networking, business productivity and communication products.

Through an extensive network of channels, point of sales, resellers, and partnership companies, Version 2 offers quality products and services which are highly acclaimed in the market. Its customers cover a wide spectrum which include Global 1000 enterprises, regional listed companies, different vertical industries, public utilities, Government, a vast number of successful SMEs, and consumers in various Asian cities.

2025 Cybele

How ZTNA Prevents Ransomware, VPN Hacks, and Social Engineering Attacks: Lessons from Recent Cyberattacks

Cyberattacks Are Evolving – Is Your Security Keeping Up?

Cyberattacks are becoming more sophisticated, exposing critical security flaws in outdated technologies. Three recent, high-profile breaches—the MOVEit ransomware attack, the MGM Resorts breach, and the Colonial Pipeline attack—demonstrate how insecure file transfers, weak authentication, and traditional VPNs create high-risk entry points for attackers.

These incidents prove that traditional perimeter-based security models are no longer effective. Organizations need a Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) approach that enforces strict access controls, continuous security monitoring, and multi-factor authentication (MFA).

Below, we explore how Thinfinity Secure File Transfer mitigates these risks, providing a proactive, Zero Trust solution for preventing ransomware, credential theft, and unauthorized access.

Recent High-Profile Cyber Threats and Their Causes

MOVEit Ransomware Attack: Exploiting Insecure File Transfer Protocols

MOVEit, a widely used file transfer application, suffered a massive ransomware attack in mid-2023 due to an SQL injection vulnerability. Attackers exploited this flaw to steal sensitive data from hundreds of organizations worldwide.

Key Security Failures:

❌ Insecure file transfer protocols allowed remote code execution.

❌ Unpatched software vulnerabilities left critical weaknesses exposed.

❌ Over-reliance on perimeter-based security without strong access controls.

MGM Resorts Breach: Social Engineering and Privileged Access Exploitation

In September 2023, MGM Resorts suffered a major social engineering attack by the Scattered Spider hacking group. Attackers impersonated an IT support employee, tricking staff into granting unauthorized access. This led to network infiltration, service disruptions, and ransomware deployment.

Key Security Failures:

❌ No Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), making credential theft easy.

❌ Lack of identity verification before granting IT support access.

❌ Weak monitoring allowed attackers to move undetected within the network.

Colonial Pipeline Attack: VPN Compromise Leading to National Disruption

One of the most disruptive cyberattacks in U.S. history, the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack (2021) was caused by a compromised VPN credential. Without MFA or network segmentation, attackers gained unrestricted access, leading to fuel shortages across the East Coast.

Key Security Failures:

❌ Traditional VPNs provided excessive access to internal networks.
❌ No Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), making credential-based attacks easy.
❌ Lack of network segmentation, allowing unrestricted lateral movement.

Why Traditional Security Tools Are Failing

🚫 VPNs Provide Excessive Access

Once inside, VPN users can move freely, making breaches catastrophic.

Compromised credentials = full network access (as seen in Colonial Pipeline).

🚫 Perimeter-Based Security Models Are Outdated

Attackers can bypass the perimeter using stolen credentials.
Once inside, there’s little control over lateral movement.

🚫 Single-Factor Authentication is an Open Door for Hackers

Social engineering (like in MGM Resorts) bypasses weak authentication.
No second verification step = higher risk of unauthorized access.

ZTNA: The Solution to Modern Cyber Threats

Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) addresses these vulnerabilities by enforcing strict access controls, authentication measures, and continuous monitoring. Unlike traditional security models, ZTNA follows the principle of “never trust, always verify.”

Key Benefits of ZTNA:

✓ Granular Access Control: Limits access only to necessary applications rather than the entire network.
✓ Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): Ensures identity verification beyond just a password.
✓ Continuous Monitoring: Detects anomalies and prevents lateral movement inside the network.
✓ Least Privilege Access: Reduces the impact of compromised credentials.

Enhancing Cybersecurity with ZTNA

How Thinfinity Can Help Organizations Prevent These Attacks

The MOVEit ransomware attack, MGM Resorts breach, and Colonial Pipeline incident highlight the risks of insecure file transfers, credential theft, and VPN vulnerabilities. Below, we explore how Thinfinity Secure File Transfer directly addresses each attack vector with Zero Trust security principles.

1. Eliminating Insecure File Transfers (MOVEit Ransomware Attack)

Attack Vector:

MOVEit was compromised due to SQL injection vulnerabilities, leading to unauthorized data exfiltration.

✓ Thinfinity Capability: Web-Based Secure File Access with Policy-Based Controls

How Thinfinity mitigates the risk:

✓ Replaces legacy file transfer protocols with secure, cloud-based access.
✓ Implements strict policy-based access controls for file sharing.
✓ Uses TLS 1.3 encryption & end-to-end security to prevent unauthorized data exposure.

How It Helps: Even if an attacker attempts an exploit, Thinfinity blocks unauthorized file access with role-based security and encryption.

2. Preventing Credential Exploits (MGM Resorts Social Engineering Attack)

Attack Vector:

Attackers tricked IT staff into granting privileged access, leading to network infiltration.

✓ Thinfinity Capability: Adaptive Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) & Identity Federation

How Thinfinity prevents credential-based attacks:

✓ Enforces Adaptive MFA, ensuring that attackers cannot log in with stolen passwords.
✓ Supports Identity Federation (Azure AD, Okta, SAML) for secure authentication.
✓ Implements Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) to restrict IT staff privileges.

How It Helps: Even if a hacker steals credentials, they cannot bypass MFA or elevate privileges within Thinfinity’s Zero Trust framework.

3. Secure Remote Access Without VPNs (Colonial Pipeline VPN Compromise)

Attack Vector:

Colonial Pipeline was breached through a compromised VPN credential, allowing attackers unrestricted network access.

✓ Thinfinity Capability: Clientless ZTNA Access with Per-Session Isolation

How Thinfinity eliminates VPN-based risks:

✓ Replaces traditional VPNs with clientless Zero Trust access.
✓ Uses per-session isolation, restricting each user only to approved applications & files.
✓ Employs dynamic session validation, automatically terminating suspicious activity.

How It Helps: Even if credentials are stolen, attackers cannot move laterally, since Thinfinity does not expose internal networks like a VPN.

Final Thoughts: Why Thinfinity Is the Future of Secure Access

The MOVEit ransomware attack, the MGM Resorts breach, and the Colonial Pipeline incident all highlight critical weaknesses in legacy security models—from outdated file transfer protocols to poor identity verification and unrestricted VPN access.
With Thinfinity Secure File Transfer, businesses can eliminate these risks by:

✓ Ensuring secure, encrypted file access without exploitable third-party file transfer tools.
✓ Using Adaptive MFA and Identity Federation to prevent credential theft and social engineering attacks.
✓ Replacing traditional VPNs with clientless ZTNA to ensure granular, session-based access control.
By adopting Zero Trust principles, SMBs and enterprises alike can prevent cyber threats before they happen—ensuring secure, controlled, and policy-driven access to critical data.

Protect Your Business Today
Discover how Thinfinity Secure File Transfer can safeguard your organization from modern cyber threats. Contact us for a demo!

About Cybele Software Inc.
We help organizations extend the life and value of their software. Whether they are looking to improve and empower remote work or turn their business-critical legacy apps into modern SaaS, our software enables customers to focus on what’s most important: expanding and evolving their business.

About Version 2 Digital

Version 2 Digital is one of the most dynamic IT companies in Asia. The company distributes a wide range of IT products across various areas including cyber security, cloud, data protection, end points, infrastructures, system monitoring, storage, networking, business productivity and communication products.

Through an extensive network of channels, point of sales, resellers, and partnership companies, Version 2 offers quality products and services which are highly acclaimed in the market. Its customers cover a wide spectrum which include Global 1000 enterprises, regional listed companies, different vertical industries, public utilities, Government, a vast number of successful SMEs, and consumers in various Asian cities.

2025 Cybele

Cross-forest authentication with Thinfinity: secure multi-domain access

Introduction

In modern enterprises, IT environments often span multiple Active Directory (AD) forests, hybrid cloud platforms, and external identity providers (IDPs) such as Azure Entra ID, Okta, and PingID. Securely managing authentication across these disparate environments is a critical challenge for CIOs, CISOs, and IT administrators.

Thinfinity provides a powerful Cross-Forest Authentication solution through Global Account Mapping, ensuring seamless user authentication across multiple domains while maintaining a Zero Trust Security Model. This article explores how Thinfinity achieves secure cross-domain authentication, leveraging 2FA, external IDPs, and directory federation.

What is cross-forest authentication?

Defining active directory (AD) forests

An Active Directory forest is the highest-level security boundary in a Windows Server environment. Multiple forests can exist within an organization due to:

Mergers & Acquisitions: Different companies with separate AD infrastructures.
Security Segmentation: Isolating user groups or business units.
Geographic Distribution: Multiple regional offices managing separate IT infrastructures.

Challenges in cross-forest authentication

Cross-forest authentication becomes a challenge when users need to access resources outside their native AD forest. The main obstacles include:

Credential Duplication: Users often require separate accounts for each domain.
Lack of SSO (Single Sign-On): Logging into multiple domains requires multiple authentications.
Security Risks: Traditional authentication mechanisms expose organizations to credential theft and privilege escalation attacks.
Limited Integration with Modern IDPs: Many enterprises are moving to Azure Entra ID, Okta, and other cloud IDPs but still require legacy on-premises AD integration.

Cross-Forest Authentication Challenges

The need for a secure cross-forest solution

To address these issues, organizations require:

A unified authentication mechanism that works across AD forests.
Seamless integration with cloud IDPs like Azure Entra ID, Okta, OneLogin, and ForgeRock.
Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) principles that ensure users only access authorized resources.

This is where Thinfinity’s Global Account Mapping comes into play.

Thinfinity’s global account mapping: How it works

Thinfinity simplifies cross-forest authentication by implementing Global Account Mapping, which associates external user identities with Thinfinity accounts and resource identities.

Step-by-Step Process of Thinfinity’s cross-forest authentication

1. External authentication via IDPs & Federation services

Thinfinity supports authentication from Google, Microsoft AD, Azure Entra ID, Okta, DUO, Auth0, ForgeRock, JumpCloud, PingID, and OneLogin.
Supports SAML and OAuth 2.0 for federated authentication.
Thinfinity validates the user’s identity against their primary domain.

2. Global mapping of user identities

Thinfinity maps the authenticated user from an external domain to the internal AD forest account.
This ensures that external and internal users are seamlessly linked.

3. Role-based access vontrol (RBAC) enforcement

After authentication, Thinfinity assigns roles based on Active Directory groups or Thinfinity IDP policies.
Access is granted only to resources authorized for the assigned role.

4. Authorization for specific resources

Thinfinity ensures that only mapped identities can access Active Directory, Local Users, and Database-based User Apps (SQL, MongoDB, etc.).

5. Seamless multi-domain access

Thinfinity supports authentication and resource access across Corporate Domains and Secondary Domains.
This eliminates the need for users to manage multiple passwords across different forests.

Key benefits of Thinfinity’s cross-forest authentication solution

1. Secure access without VPN dependencies

Traditional VPN-based solutions struggle with cross-forest authentication, often requiring complex trust relationships. Thinfinity eliminates these issues by providing direct browser-based authentication using secure web protocols.

2. Seamless integration with Cloud IDPs & Multi-factor authentication (2FA)

Thinfinity integrates with leading identity providers like:

Azure Entra ID
Okta
PingID
OneLogin
Google Workspace
Duo Security
Auth0
ForgeRock

This ensures that users can leverage existing identity platforms while securing authentication with MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication).

3. Unified identity management with active directory & external domains

Thinfinity creates a centralized authentication layer, mapping external identities to internal AD resources. This allows:

Users to log in once and access resources across multiple forests.
RBAC (Role-Based Access Control) enforcement to restrict unauthorized access.
Elimination of duplicate credentials across different forests.

4. Support for hybrid and Multi-Cloud environments

Many enterprises run workloads across multiple clouds and require cross-domain authentication for:

On-premises Active Directory
Cloud-hosted Azure Entra ID
Hybrid cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure, private clouds)

Thinfinity ensures authentication is seamless across these environments, enabling secure access control.

5. Zero Trust architecture (ZTA) compliance

Thinfinity aligns with Zero Trust principles, ensuring:

Least Privilege Access: Users can only access authorized applications.
Adaptive Authentication: Based on device, location, and risk analysis.
Continuous Monitoring: Tracking authentication events and potential anomalies.

Use Cases

Use case 1: Enterprise deployment of cross-forest authentication

Scenario: Multi-Domain Organization with External IDP

A global enterprise has:

Corporate AD Domain (HQ)
Regional Active Directory Domains (Europe, APAC, Americas)
Cloud-based Azure Entra ID for remote users
Okta authentication for contractors

Thinfinity’s solution

Users log in using Okta/Azure Entra ID credentials.
Thinfinity maps external users to their corresponding AD accounts in the primary domain.
Users authenticate once and gain access to all authorized applications.
2FA is enforced on each log in to enhance security.
Access is logged for auditing and compliance.

Outcome

✓ Seamless authentication across multiple forests

✓ No password duplication or credential sprawl.

✓ Increased security via MFA and RBAC.

Achieving Seamless Enterprise Authentication

Use Case 2: MSP-Hosted applications with customer-managed authentication

Scenario: Multi-Tenant MSP with Customer-Managed IDPs

A Managed Service Provider (MSP) offers hosted applications to multiple customers. Each customer:

Manages their own Azure Entra ID or Okta authentication.
Requires Single Sign-On (SSO) to access MSP-managed applications.
Has users in different Active Directory (AD) domains and requires seamless cross-forest authentication.

Challenges faced by the MSP

1. Multi-Tenant Identity Management

Customers do not want to provision separate credentials for the MSP’s environment.
The MSP must support authentication via each customer’s existing IDP (Azure Entra ID, Okta, etc.).

2. Secure Access Without VPN or Direct AD Trusts

VPN tunnels or Active Directory trust relationships with the MSP.
Traditional cross-domain authentication methods increase complexity and security risks.

3. Single Sign-On (SSO) to Hosted Applications

Users should authenticate once via their own Entra ID or Okta accounts.
They should get automatic access to applications hosted in the MSP’s data center or cloud.

Thinfinity’s solution: Global account mapping for MSPs

Thinfinity enables secure cross-forest authentication and SSO between:

✓ Customer-Managed Identity Providers (Azure Entra ID, Okta, PingID, etc.)

✓ MSP-Hosted Applications

Using Global Account Mapping, Thinfinity:

Authenticates users via their customer-managed IDP (Azure Entra ID, Okta, etc.)
Maps the authenticated identity to a corresponding Thinfinity account in the MSP’s domain.
Grants access to MSP-hosted applications via SSO, enforcing Role-Based Access Control (RBAC).

How it works

User logs into Thinfinity using their existing IDP (Azure Entra ID or Okta).
Thinfinity validates authentication via SAML or OAuth 2.0.
Global Account Mapping links the external IDP user to an internal account in the MSP’s environment.
Thinfinity grants SSO access to the MSP’s hosted applications.

Outcome & business impact

✓ Customers authenticate using their existing credentials—no need to manage extra accounts.

✓ Seamless Single Sign-On (SSO) to MSP-hosted applications.

✓ No VPNs or direct AD trust relationships required, reducing security risks.

✓ Full Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) ensures users access only authorized applications.

Thinfinity’s Global Account Mapping Process

Why Thinfinity is the ideal solution for MSPs

Multi-Tenant Ready: Supports customer-managed authentication while centralizing access to hosted apps.
Cloud-First Security: Enables Zero Trust authentication across multiple identity providers.
Seamless Cross-Forest Authentication: Bridges customer IDPs with MSP-hosted environments.
Looking to enable secure SSO for MSP-hosted applications? Thinfinity’s Global Account Mapping provides the best solution for multi-tenant authentication.

Conclusion

Thinfinity’s Global Account Mapping for Cross-Forest Authentication provides enterprises with a secure, scalable, and seamless solution for managing authentication across Active Directory forests and external identity providers.

By integrating Azure Entra ID, Okta, and other IDPs, Thinfinity eliminates the complexities of cross-domain authentication while enforcing Zero Trust security and Multi-Factor Authentication.

With Thinfinity, enterprises can modernize their authentication strategy, ensuring users can securely access resources across all domains, clouds, and hybrid environments.

Key takeaways:

✓ Supports Cross-Forest Authentication without VPNs

✓ Seamless Integration with External IDPs (Azure Entra ID, Okta, DUO, etc.)

✓ Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) & MFA for Security

✓ Zero Trust & Secure Web Access Model

✓ Improves IT Efficiency by Eliminating Credential Duplication

About Cybele Software Inc.
We help organizations extend the life and value of their software. Whether they are looking to improve and empower remote work or turn their business-critical legacy apps into modern SaaS, our software enables customers to focus on what’s most important: expanding and evolving their business.

About Version 2 Digital

Version 2 Digital is one of the most dynamic IT companies in Asia. The company distributes a wide range of IT products across various areas including cyber security, cloud, data protection, end points, infrastructures, system monitoring, storage, networking, business productivity and communication products.

Through an extensive network of channels, point of sales, resellers, and partnership companies, Version 2 offers quality products and services which are highly acclaimed in the market. Its customers cover a wide spectrum which include Global 1000 enterprises, regional listed companies, different vertical industries, public utilities, Government, a vast number of successful SMEs, and consumers in various Asian cities.

2025 Cybele

Introducing Real-Time Audio and Video (RTAV) on Virtual Desktops

Introduction

For IT administrators and enterprise solution architects, balancing security with high-quality audio and video conferencing for remote workers has always been a tightrope walk. Traditional solutions often force a trade-off between robust security and seamless user experience, creating vulnerabilities or productivity bottlenecks. Thinfinity® Workspace 7 addresses this dilemma head-on by integrating Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) with Real-Time Audio and Video (RTAV) on any remote machine. This groundbreaking union sets a new industry standard, effectively resolving the long-standing challenges that enterprises face in secure, high-quality remote work environments. With this foundation established, let’s explore the specific features that make Thinfinity Workspace 7 both robust and user-friendly.

Optimized Video and Audio Redirection

A common challenge in remote work is the delay or buffering that occurs during video meetings, especially when users are operating in virtualized environments. Thinfinity Workspace 7 addresses this issue with its Real-Time Audio-Video (RTAV) feature, which proficiently reroutes audio and video data while consuming minimal bandwidth. This ensures a seamless, high-fidelity streaming experience, regardless of the desktop’s hosting environment—whether it’s virtual, on-site, in a public or private cloud, or on a Virtual Private Server (VPS). The best part? No additional software is required; a standard web browser on the end-user side is all that’s needed.

Unprecedented Compatibility

For IT administrators tasked with managing diverse video conferencing solutions, Thinfinity® Workspace 7 provides comprehensive support for both browser-based and client-based platforms. This ensures seamless integration and operation of a wide range of applications, including Skype, Webex, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Teams, all within a secure remote desktop environment.

Clientless RTAV Accessibility

What sets Thinfinity Workspace 7 apart is its unique ability to offer Real-Time Audio-Video (RTAV) directly from the remote session through any standard web browser, without the need for additional plugins or software installations on the end user side. This not only streamlines the user experience but also minimizes the organization’s attack surface, enhancing overall security. Thinfinity Workspace 7 can be effortlessly integrated into any existing virtual or physical desktop infrastructure, requiring minimal or even no additional infrastructure adjustments. The end result is a marked reduction in the total cost of ownership for the organization.

Intuitive User Experience

Setting up your preferred conferencing application is a breeze with Thinfinity Workspace 7. During the initial setup, you can easily select your input and output devices. Plus, all connected peripherals are instantly accessible, allowing you to engage in video conferences or use a VoIP phone without leaving your remote desktop.

Conclusion

In summary, Thinfinity® Workspace 7 stands out as a comprehensive solution for today’s remote work demands. It tackles common issues like laggy video calls by using minimal bandwidth, and it works seamlessly with popular conferencing apps. Its standout feature is the ability to use real-time audio and video directly in your web browser, without needing any extra software. If you’re already a Thinfinity Workspace 7 user, enhancing your audio and video capabilities is just a click away with our step-by-step guide. For those new to Thinfinity, our sales team is ready to offer a free consultation to assist you in improving your remote work environment and help you tackle this and any other VDI challenges.

Keep an eye out for upcoming articles where we’ll delve into more advanced features and solutions, designed to take your remote work environment to the next level.

About Cybele Software Inc.
We help organizations extend the life and value of their software. Whether they are looking to improve and empower remote work or turn their business-critical legacy apps into modern SaaS, our software enables customers to focus on what’s most important: expanding and evolving their business.

About Version 2 Digital

Version 2 Digital is one of the most dynamic IT companies in Asia. The company distributes a wide range of IT products across various areas including cyber security, cloud, data protection, end points, infrastructures, system monitoring, storage, networking, business productivity and communication products.

Through an extensive network of channels, point of sales, resellers, and partnership companies, Version 2 offers quality products and services which are highly acclaimed in the market. Its customers cover a wide spectrum which include Global 1000 enterprises, regional listed companies, different vertical industries, public utilities, Government, a vast number of successful SMEs, and consumers in various Asian cities.

2025 Cybele

Unlocking the Power of Virtual Desktops on Google Cloud with Thinfinity Workspace

Introduction

The way we work is evolving, with remote and hybrid setups becoming the norm. As businesses adapt, the demand for secure, scalable, and efficient Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) solutions is skyrocketing. Enter Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Thinfinity Workspace—a dynamic duo designed to revolutionize how virtual desktops and applications are deployed and managed.

This guide dives into why GCP is a prime choice for virtual desktops and how Thinfinity Workspace amplifies its potential. From automation to security and scalability, discover how this integration transforms your digital workspace.

Why Choose GCP for Virtual Desktops?

Google Cloud Platform is built for businesses looking to enhance performance, availability, and security. Here’s why it stands out:

Global Infrastructure: Access low-latency services through GCP’s extensive data center network.
Scalability on Demand: Dynamically adjust virtual resources to meet business needs.
Top-Tier Security: Benefit from GCP’s identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and network protection.
Cost Optimization: Pay-as-you-go pricing ensures cost-efficiency for any scale.

When paired with Thinfinity Workspace, GCP transforms into a robust VDI solution, delivering seamless experiences for businesses and users alike.

Thinfinity Cloud Manager: Simplified GCP VDI Management

At the heart of Thinfinity Workspace is Thinfinity Cloud Manager, an intuitive platform designed to streamline VDI operations on GCP. Its features ensure efficient management and deployment, reducing complexity and boosting productivity.

Key Features of Thinfinity Cloud Manager

1. Automated Provisioning

Accelerate virtual desktop deployment with pre-configured templates. Thinfinity Cloud Manager enables:

Automated virtual machine creation on GCP.
Reusable templates for standardized setups.
Significant reductions in setup time.

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2. Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Take control of your infrastructure with code-based configurations:

Seamlessly integrate with tools like Terraform and Ansible.
Maintain consistency with version-controlled settings.
Rapidly scale resources to meet changing demands.

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3. Real-Time Monitoring and Alerts

Gain visibility into resource usage, performance, and user activity:

Monitor metrics in real-time.
Receive automated alerts to address issues proactively.

4. Self-Service Portals

Empower users with self-service functionality:

Allow users to manage their virtual desktops independently.
Minimize reliance on IT, boosting operational efficiency.

Security: The Zero Trust Advantage

With cyber threats on the rise, Zero Trust security is no longer optional. Thinfinity Workspace implements Zero Trust principles, ensuring each access request is rigorously authenticated and encrypted. Key security benefits include:

Unified Identity Management: Integrate seamlessly with Active Directory and other identity providers.
Granular Access Controls: Define precise roles and permissions with Role-Based Access Control (RBAC).
End-to-End Encryption: Safeguard communications between users and virtual desktops.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to standards with Thinfinity’s audit-ready capabilities.

Scalability Meets Automation: The GCP and Thinfinity Advantage

Scalability

Thinfinity Workspace, combined with GCP, delivers unparalleled flexibility:

Elastic Resources: Scale up or down automatically to meet user demands.
Hybrid and Cloud-Native Options: Extend on-premises resources or fully embrace the cloud.
Global Reach: Tap into GCP’s worldwide infrastructure for seamless connectivity.

Automation

Automation is a game-changer for managing virtual desktops. Thinfinity Workspace offers:

Policy-Based Management: Dynamically assign resources based on predefined rules.
Streamlined Maintenance: Automate updates and patches for uninterrupted service.
API-Driven Integration: Enable custom workflows with third-party tools and DevOps pipelines.

Prepare your GCP VM to Run Thinfinity Workspace

If you’re exploring Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) on Google Cloud Platform, don’t miss our detailed guide: Host Your Desktop Applications in Google Cloud Platform.

This article complements the current tutorial by providing a step-by-step overview of preparing your Google Cloud VM for hosting desktop applications. It’s an essential resource for ensuring your virtual machine is properly configured before deploying Thinfinity Workspace or other applications.

Leverage both guides to maximize your efficiency and streamline your cloud-based application deployment.

Thinfinity Cloud Manager: Automating Infrastructure as Code for Cloud Computing

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Benefits of Adopting VDI on GCP with Thinfinity Workspace

Cost Efficiency: Optimize budgets with GCP’s flexible pricing and Thinfinity’s resource management.
Enhanced Security: Adopt enterprise-grade protection through Zero Trust architecture.
Seamless Accessibility: Deliver an exceptional user experience with browser-based access.
Operational Excellence: Simplify processes with Thinfinity’s automation and self-service features.
Future-Ready Solutions: Leverage Thinfinity and GCP’s innovation to stay ahead of business challenges.

Conclusion

GCP and Thinfinity Workspace create a powerful partnership for organizations aiming to modernize their IT infrastructure. By combining GCP’s robust cloud platform with Thinfinity’s advanced management and automation features, businesses can unlock the true potential of VDI.
Whether it’s enhanced security, seamless scalability, or unmatched flexibility, Thinfinity Workspace ensures your business is ready for the future. Start transforming your virtual desktop strategy today—because the future of work is already here.

FAQ

1. What is Thinfinity Workspace?

Thinfinity Workspace is a platform for managing virtual desktops and applications with browser-based access, focusing on scalability, security, and efficiency.

2. Why should I choose GCP for virtual desktops?

GCP’s global infrastructure, built-in security, and cost-effective pricing make it an ideal platform for deploying virtual desktops.

3. How does Thinfinity Cloud Manager simplify operations?

Thinfinity Cloud Manager streamlines provisioning, automates infrastructure management through IaC, and enhances efficiency with real-time monitoring and self-service features.

4. Can Thinfinity Workspace handle GPU-intensive workloads?

Yes, Thinfinity Workspace supports GPU-enabled instances on GCP, making it perfect for demanding applications like CAD and 3D modeling.

5. What is Infrastructure as Code (IaC)?

IaC allows infrastructure management through code, enabling consistent, automated resource provisioning and scalability.

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