In a major stride toward simplifying virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) operations, Omnissa (formerly VMware Horizon) has officially announced support for Nutanix AHV, Nutanix's native hypervisor. This collaboration, unveiled at the Nutanix .NEXT 2025 conference, is poised to transform how organizations deploy and manage virtual desktops and applications across on-premises and hybrid cloud environments.
Expanding Infrastructure Flexibility
With this announcement, organizations are no longer limited to vSphere when deploying Horizon. The support for AHV introduces infrastructure flexibility, allowing IT teams to run Horizon on Nutanix’s modern, web-scale platform — either fully on-premises, in a hybrid setup, or across multi-cloud environments.
This flexibility aligns with today's evolving workplace needs, enabling IT to deliver seamless and consistent user experiences regardless of where workloads reside.
Simplified Operations with Nutanix + Horizon
Nutanix AHV is known for its simplicity and efficiency, especially when managed through Nutanix Prism. Now, when combined with Omnissa Horizon and App Volumes, organizations can streamline the delivery and lifecycle management of virtual desktops and apps at scale.
This integration reduces both the operational complexity and total cost of ownership, enabling IT teams to:
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Automate deployment workflows,
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Eliminate hypervisor licensing fees, and
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Centralize VDI operations under a single pane of glass.
High Performance, Enterprise-Grade Security
The underlying web-scale architecture of Nutanix ensures performance, resiliency, and high availability — key requirements for VDI workloads.
Moreover, Nutanix’s built-in security capabilities, such as microsegmentation with Flow, complement Horizon’s enterprise-grade security controls, creating a secure, policy-driven environment for end-user computing.
Beta Program Now Open
Organizations eager to explore this integration can now register for the beta program, gaining early access to the joint solution and an opportunity to influence its development. This beta is ideal for IT leaders who want to:
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Modernize their VDI stack,
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Evaluate infrastructure options post-Broadcom acquisition,
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Or simply reduce costs while maintaining enterprise performance and control.