Open Kernel Labs and Citrix Systems have announced a reference architecture for phones that need secure access to a corporate virtual desktop.
"The 'nirvana' phone concept goes beyond traditional smart phones by allowing users to access their corporate virtual desktop and applications from a single device, in any location," said OK Labs. "With support for docking to full-sized displays, keyboards, mice and other PC-type peripherals, nirvana phones will offer mobile workers a complete 'virtual desktop in your pocket,' allowing them to take their desktop anywhere without the need to carry around a full laptop."
The firms have worked with chip makers, handset OEMs, enterprise IT suppliers and mobile network operators.
"The design builds on mobile-to-enterprise virtualisation and readily-available functionality like mobile virtualisation, cloud computing and 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth wireless connectivity," said OK Labs.