New Mexico Educational Retirement Board Cloud VDI Case Study

This case study details the New Mexico Educational Retirement Board's (NMERB) transition to a cloud-based Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) using Omnissa Horizon 8 on Amazon WorkSpaces Core. The objective of this initiative was to enhance system dependability and improve employee productivity, which were being compromised by the agency's aging on-premises infrastructure. The study outlines the challenges faced, including high latency and fragmented thin-client setups, which hindered operational efficiency. By adopting a cloud-first strategy, NMERB successfully migrated to a modern VDI environment that supports real-time collaboration tools and ensures secure access for contractors. The transition has resulted in significant performance improvements, with users experiencing faster and more stable desktop sessions. The case study also highlights how NMERB's approach serves as a model for other state agencies looking to modernize their IT infrastructure while maintaining budgetary constraints. Overall, the implementation of Horizon 8 has provided a cost-neutral solution that aligns with the state's modernization goals.