What is VDI?
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) is a virtualisation technology that hosts desktop environments on a central server and deploys them to end-users on request. It allows you to access a Windows-based workstation remotely, providing the flexibility and convenience to work from any location as if you were seated in front of a high-end physical computer.
Why Use NEXT’s VDI?
Our VDI service boasts high-performance virtual machines (VMs) equipped with formidable hardware specifications designed to handle data-intensive analysis with ease. Imagine having a personal workstation powered by a 10-core processor, 128 GB of RAM, and 12 GB of GPU at your fingertips, perfectly suited for deep learning applications and large dataset computations.
Software at Your Service
Upon accessing our VDIs, you will find a suite of specialised MicroCT analysis software pre-installed for your convenience, including the entire Bruker Suite software, Thermo Fisher Avizo 3D Pro, and Dragonfly (ORS), MeshLab, Blender, 3DSlicer, FIJI/ImageJ. These tools are the industry standard for 3D visualisation, data analysis, and processing, enabling you to achieve high-precision results. Other open-source software are also available, and we can discuss in case you need other appilcations which are not available at the moment.
Tailored to Your Needs
Need a particular piece of software not already included? Let us know. While we must evaluate cases involving proprietary software, we are happy to accommodate requests for freeware on a case-by-case basis.
Always Available and Scalable
Our VDI workstations are available 24/7, ensuring that you will always have a machine ready for use when inspiration strikes. Moreover, we provide flexible access arrangements—whether you need a VDI for 1 week, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, or even a full year, we can accommodate your project timeline. For access beyond these standard time frames, reach out to us for a personalised solution.
Get Your Personal Quotation
To get started and receive a quotation for our VDI service, please contact us through the UiO Hub. Our team is dedicated to providing you with a seamless experience, from setup to the completion of your project.
At NEXT, we are committed to facilitating groundbreaking research by providing our users with the best tools available. Our new VDI service is just another example of how we support innovation and scientific discovery. Join us in advancing the frontiers of nanoscale X-ray tomography - virtually anywhere, anytime.
Collaborating with the EXCITE Network
In addition to our wide-reaching VDI service, we are pleased to share that NEXT is a provider of virtual desktop access to users of the EXCITE Network. As part of our commitment to advancing scientific research and fostering an environment of collaboration and innovation, we extend this state-of-the-art computing service to members of this distinguished collective.
EXCITE Network Partnership
The EXCITE Network represents a paramount European infrastructure initiative aimed at scientists engaged in the exploration of Earth's materials using elite electron and X-ray imaging facilities. The network facilitates access to advanced technology, enabling researchers to delve into the secrets of Earth and planetary substances with unprecedented detail.
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