The "Virtual Client" refers to both the software licensing model (Siemens’ leasing of virtual instances) and the hardware agnosticism that allows users to connect to their "virtual Siemens workstation." To understand SVC, one must understand its backbone. Siemens leverages industry-standard hypervisors (like VMware ESXi or Microsoft Hyper-V) combined with vGPU (Virtual Graphics Processing Unit) technology, typically from NVIDIA.
In the rapidly evolving landscape of industrial automation and digital transformation, the concept of the traditional "permanent desk" is becoming obsolete. Engineers, plant managers, and maintenance crews need access to high-powered engineering software (like TIA Portal, NX, and Simcenter) from anywhere—whether they are on the factory floor, working from home, or collaborating across continents. siemens virtual client
To start your journey, contact your Siemens Digital Industries distributor for a 30-day trial of the SVC software stack on your existing hardware. The "Virtual Client" refers to both the software