Virtualization 57#
This pattern describes the imitation of a traditionally physical process in a virtual environment, e.g., a virtual workspace. The advantage for the customer is the ability to interact with the process from any location or device. In exchange, the customer pays for access to the virtual service.
Examples: Iconic Cases
How they do it: As part of Amazon Web Services, Amazon WorkSpaces moves your Windows or Linux desktop with all its features into the cloud, accessible from all major devices and suitable for various infrastructure scenarios (desktops, cell phones, bring-your- own devices).
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How they do it: Dropbox is a well-known name today. By applying the virtualization pattern to physical digital storage, it was one of the first cloud storage providers to facilitate data exchange when cell phones and computers are connected to the Internet.
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How they do it: With the digital eLearning platform Udacity, the media company Bertelsmann has virtualized the education system. Udacity’s eLearning consists of 3.5 month long courses in Cloud, Data and AI. This digitalization allows users to benefit from the same value propositions as promised in the virtualisation business model pattern: that is, interacting with the process from any location, at any time.
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How they do it: Microsoft Teams is a digital collaboration platform for SMEs, corporates and individuals. The platform facilitates working on files, especially the ones from Office 365, together. Tools such as audio and video call, instant messaging and data collaboration enable an entirely virtual form of cooperation.
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How they do it: The online service DUFL virtualized the storage and transport of clothing for individuals with special focus on travelers. By storing their clothes in a private DUFL closet, users can pack their suitcase online via the DUFL smartphone application. The suitcase can be sent to any accommodation.
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Below, the top industries for the pattern "Virtualization" are displayed, in order to get insights into how this pattern is applied across different industries. We've collected data from 5 firms using this pattern.
Top Industries
33% of firms using pattern
14% of firms using pattern
8% of firms using pattern
All Industries
Below, the pattern "Virtualization" is analyzed based on co-occurrence, in order to get insights into how this business model pattern is applied in combination with other patterns within the firms we studied.
Top Co-Occurrences
2 pattern co-occurrences
2 pattern co-occurrences
2 pattern co-occurrences