Compare Dimension Data Desktop Virtualisation and Microsoft VDI - Nov 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Dimension Data Desktop Virtualisation or Microsoft VDI?

Microsoft VDI is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Dimension Data Desktop Virtualisation, and Microsoft VDI is rated higher (73/100) than Dimension Data Desktop Virtualisation (62/100). Both tools offer the same amount of features.

Looking for the right Business performance management solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:

Dimension Data Vs. Microsoft

Dimension Data: Headquartered in Johannesburg, Dimension Data was founded in 1983 at the inception of networked communications with a simple vision – to do great things. Dimension Data is a specialist IT services and solution provider that helps clients plan, build, support and manage their IT infrastructures. Today we are positioned at the forefront of networking...

Microsoft: Microsoft Corporation is an American corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses and supports a wide range of products and services related to computing. The company was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen on April 4, 1975. Microsoft is the world's largest software maker measured by revenues.

Who is more expensive? Dimension Data Desktop Virtualisation or Microsoft VDI?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Business performance management software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for Dimension Data Desktop Virtualisation and Microsoft VDI.

Dimension Data Desktop Virtualisation accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 Dimension Data Desktop Virtualisation is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Business performance management software. Microsoft VDI price starts at $21 per user/year , When comparing Microsoft VDI to its competitors, the software is rated 6 - similar to the average Business performance management software cost.

Bottom line: Microsoft VDI is more expensive than Dimension Data Desktop Virtualisation.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared Dimension Data Desktop Virtualisation Vs. Microsoft VDI based on some of the most important and required Business performance management features.

Dimension Data Desktop Virtualisation: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.

Microsoft VDI: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.

Target customer size

Dimension Data Desktop Virtualisation's typical customers include: Small, medium and large size businesses, and Microsoft VDI's target customer size include: Start up, Small business, Medium business, Large business.