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Tablet spending will increase by double digits across regions and company size segments. Similarly, smartphone investments will be increasing as well5. — IDC Provide easy remote access to applications with greater peace of mind Mobile & Remote Workers You can use Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), built-in to Windows Server 2012, to provide remote access while delivering a consistent, familiar experience across PCs and devices—and keep data backed up on the server where it is backed up and up-to-date. On-site applications Accounting CRM Product database Leveraging your Windows Server 2012 deployment, you can deliver powerful remote access solutions at a significantly lower cost than you could with many competitive offerings. With Windows Server 2012, the customer can save money on software and afford more of your high-margin services! HR Virtual Desktop Infrastructure in Windows Server 2012 Next Steps Build your skills to deliver mobile and remote access solutions. Use the Partner Learning Plan tool to build a plan that meets your needs. You can leverage the partner learning paths and follow the recommended training plans or create your own custom plan across various Microsoft solutions and Microsoft Partner Network competencies. To get started, visit: http://aka.ms/smblearningpath 1 Resources: Build Your Skills ? Partner Learning Center: http://aka.ms/smblearningpath ? MPN: https://mspartner.microsoft.com/en/us/pages/solution s/microsoft-windows-server-2012.aspx ? OEM Training Zone: http://www.oemtrainingzone.com/Pages/resources.as px?SelectedCategory=Windows+Server+2012 Tell The Story ? Campaign Materials on Partner Marketing Center: http://aka.ms/pmcAheadoftheGame AMI WW Market Opportunity Model: 2012-2017 and AMI ICT Tracker survey data. 2 Worldwide SMB 2013 Predictions: Impact of Changing Priorities, Preferences, and Challenges, March 2013, IDC #240196. 3 AMI WW Market Opportunity Model: 2012-2017; Includes SaaS/IaaS/Related spending, but excludes web hosting. 4 IDC, Worldwide 5 Quarterly Tablet Tracker, 28 May 2013. Worldwide SMB 2013 Predictions: Impact of Changing Priorities, Preferences, and Challenges, March 2013, IDC #240196.