"DESCRIPTION:
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. Your access is performed via VMware Horizon software, either by downloading the application, or via your browser.
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 vRAM at your fingertips, perfectly suited for deep learning applications and large dataset computations.
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). These tools are the industry standard for 3D visualisation, data analysis, and processing, enabling you to achieve high-precision results.
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.
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.
DATA PROCESSING AVAILABLE AT THE FACILITY:
Avizo, Blender, CTAn, Dataviewer, Dragonfly, FIJI (ImageJ), Ilastik, Meshlab, Meshroom, NRecon, Slicer, Zen"