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VMware Might Push Citrix On Desktop Virtualization

Citrix Systems (CTXS) might be getting a reality check from VMware (VMW). In a research report Monday, Gregg Moskowitz, an analyst for Cowen and Co., says VMware could be preparing to launch a new version of its desktop virtualization software that would compete directly with similar software from Citrix. VMware stock was flat in afternoon trading in the stock market today, while Citrix stock was down more than 2%. VMware is the leading provider

Citrix, VMware Stocks Fall On Amazon Cloud Push

Shares of Citrix Systems (CTXS) and VMware (VMW) were down for a second day following Amazon.com’s (AMZN) announcement that its Amazon Web Services unit will enter the desktop virtualization market to boost its cloud computing business. VMware’s virtualization software is widely used in corporate data centers to increase the flexibility and capabilities of computer servers, but it’s also moving onto desktops. Citrix has focused its virtualization