VMware Horizon makes use of Samsung DeXs Dual Mode feature for extended display capabilities for mobile or hybrid workers
Samsung and VMware announced a new feature to Samsung DeX, which is available for Galaxy flagship tablets and smartphones. This includes the new Galaxy Tab S8 Series and S22 Series: second screen support for virtualized Windows computer desktop environments. Extended Display via VMware Horizon for Samsung DeX is a joint feature that allows Galaxy Tab S8 series, S22 Series, and other flagship Galaxy smartphones to display a VMware virtualized Windows PC environment on a connected screen. It uses DeX APIs to allow full mouse and keyboard compatibility and allows content to be moved across screens.
Samsung DeX has long been prized by users because of its ability to create a “desktop PC-like” experience. This new innovation from Samsung and VMware will allow enterprise users to enjoy the same Windows PC environment at home or work using their Galaxy tablet or smartphone when connected to an external display.
Integrated into the latest version of VMware’s Horizon client application, Horizon on Samsung DeX supports multiple use cases: Users can see a virtualized Windows desktop environment on the external display while continuing to use the Galaxy smartphone or tablets own Android apps and content, or extend the Windows desktop across both displays, using the same mouse cursor to move from one display to the other.
Horizon client uses Samsung’s DeX Dual Mode and input APIs to combine separate interfaces and input technologies to an integrated experience. Beyond enabling Galaxy users to use mouse-controlled Windows apps on an as-needed basis, Horizon on Samsung DeX can facilitate dual-screen work scenarios where employees utilize a monitor for PC apps while the Samsung device’s touchscreen allows the customer to use a finger or S Pen stylus. A financial advisor could view market data on a large monitor while their client uses a Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 to sign documents, approve transactions, or follow along.
“Samsung DeX has increased business productivity for years, and weve listened to customers who asked us to take Samsung DeX to the next level,” Ray Couey is the National Director of Strategic Alliances at Samsung Electronics America. “The latest version of Samsung DeX empowered VMware to utilize the second screen for an experience Galaxy Tab S series and smartphone users have been craving. Horizon on Samsung DeX allows users to carry powerful, efficient Android devices wherever they are. They can also access their Windows PC desktop work environments whenever necessary.
Horizon on Samsung DeX is backed by Samsung’s Knox enterprise-grade security and VMware’s Workspace ONE virtualization technologies, offering businesses an ideal combination of simplified deployment with control over both apps and data. Horizon on Samsung DeX is a secure desktop environment that prevents sensitive data from being stored on client devices. This includes highly regulated industries like finance, healthcare, and government. No matter what industry they work in, all users can enjoy remote access to a full desktop PC and the mobility of true mobility.
For end users, using Horizon on Samsung DeX is as easy as connecting a supported Samsung Galaxy smartphone or tablet to a USB-C monitor, loading VMware’s Horizon client, and using their existing Horizon credentials. To suit their needs, users can choose between a wired or Bluetooth wireless keyboard or mouse. For IT teams, adding a new user takes only minutes using VMware’s architecture, making onboarding as fast and simple as delivering a new Galaxy device.
Horizons latest Extended Display feature using Samsung DeXs Dual Display is available now in VMware’s Horizon client, and can be downloaded from the Google Play store here: VMware Horizon Client – Apps on Google Play
