ShadowDesk - Next-Generation High-Performance Remote Desktop

📡

Video Streaming Technology

Our self-developed protocol maintains high resolution and frame rates even on low bandwidth, keeping interaction responsive and visuals clear.

⚡

Hardware Acceleration

Supports hardware encoding acceleration on mainstream GPUs including NVIDIA, AMD, and Moore Threads to improve throughput and reduce CPU load.

🔗

Cross-Platform Collaboration

Compatible with Windows, Linux, and common browsers, with deep support for domestic ecosystems, shared GPUs, and multi-user collaboration.

🏆

Built to Compete Globally

Performance is benchmarked against leading products like NICE DCV, with stronger usability and customizability, plus compatibility with domestic operating systems and processors.

Core Features

A Remote Desktop Platform Tailored for Compute Centers

From desktop control to file transfer, security, and hardware acceleration, ShadowDesk covers end-to-end remote work and computing needs.

🖱️

Desktop Control

Multi-end synchronized control with multi-browser collaboration
Adaptive resolution up to 4K
Intelligent frame-rate control for better efficiency
4:4:4 color mode for accurate visual fidelity
Up to 144 FPS with latency as low as 50 ms

📁

File Transfer

High-speed bi-directional transfer with drag-and-drop, batch upload/download, resumable large files, and full-process encryption.

📋

Clipboard Sync

Real-time clipboard sync between local and remote desktops with permission control to prevent data leakage.

🔊

Audio Streaming

Real-time remote audio with optimized A/V sync for immersive entertainment and creative workflows.

🌍

NAT Traversal

Works across layered firewalls and NAT networks with only a relay node for cross-network desktop access.

🎮

Controller Forwarding

Forwards mainstream controllers such as Xbox and PlayStation through browsers with low latency and high compatibility for cloud gaming.

💻

Virtual Desktops

Create virtual desktops without physical displays. A single server can host hundreds of isolated sessions to maximize utilization.

🖱️

GPU Virtualization

Supports GPU virtualization technologies such as NVIDIA vGPU for hardware acceleration and efficient multi-user allocation in VMs.

Use Cases

Serving Multi-Industry Compute Workloads

From HPC clusters to cloud gaming, ShadowDesk supports professional scenarios across research, industry, media, and domestic ecosystems.

🏢

HPC

HPC clusters rely on remote desktops for CAE pre/post processing, molecular analysis, and simulation result review. ShadowDesk provides complete remote access for compute, visualization, and login nodes.

Non-intrusive deployment into HPC/AI clusters
Integrated Windows capability for lower learning curve
Deep integration with schedulers such as Slurm and CraneSched
One-click access from HPC portals such as SCOW

Example screenshot of Blender running remotely through ShadowDesk in an HPC scenario — 3D design workflow with Blender

⚙️

CAE Simulation and Engineering Design

CAE workloads demand precise pre/post operations and large-scale mesh rendering. ShadowDesk combines streaming and command interception technologies for high frame rates and efficient GPU utilization.

Up to 144 FPS for instant response in precision operations
Supports ultra-large mesh rendering
Compatible with mainstream tools such as Abaqus and Ansys
CoHPC integration enables Windows software in Linux environments

Example screenshot of LS-PrePost running remotely through ShadowDesk in a CAE scenario — LS-PrePost CAE pre/post processing

🔬

EDA Chip Design

EDA requires strict confidentiality and data protection. ShadowDesk uses a lightweight protocol to provide high visual quality and low latency with minimal resource overhead.

Lightweight protocol with low resource usage
Flexible access control for data security
Built-in desktop auditing for enterprise protection
Deployable for both personal and shared team environments

Example screenshot of OpenROAD running remotely through ShadowDesk in an EDA scenario — Chip design workflow with OpenROAD

📊

Data Visualization

HPC clusters are essential for data visualization. ShadowDesk supports visualization for scientific computing, bioinformatics, and smooth browsing of multimedia outputs from multimodal AI workloads.

Scientific simulation process visualization
Bioinformatics analytics visualization
Native visual analysis of large-scale compute results
Smooth viewing of images, video, and multimedia assets

Example screenshot of molecular visualization with Chimera through ShadowDesk — Protein visualization with Chimera

🎬

Digital Media

Audio/video workflows require high responsiveness and color accuracy. With 50 ms low latency and 4:4:4 color mode, ShadowDesk supports remote video editing and image processing reliably.

50 ms ultra-low latency for smooth creative work
4:4:4 color mode for true-to-source visuals
Dual hardware encode/decode for low-latency delivery
Drag-and-drop plus high-speed transfer for asset collaboration

Example screenshot of Photoshop running remotely through ShadowDesk in a digital media scenario — Image editing workflow with Photoshop

🇨🇳

Domestic Ecosystem

ShadowDesk deeply supports domestic innovation environments, including local processors and operating systems, and enables seamless Windows application execution on ARM architectures.

Supports Hygon C86, Kunpeng, and Phytium processors
Compatible with Kylin, UOS, OpenEuler, and more
Supports Moore Threads S3000 for advanced rendering
Windows app translation/runtime on ARM architectures

Example screenshot showing a Windows on ARM environment in a domestic ecosystem scenario — Connect to Windows on ARM remote desktops

🎮

Cloud Gaming

ShadowDesk provides ultra-low latency and high visual quality for cloud gaming, supporting mainstream controllers and up to 120 FPS at 4K for near-local smoothness.

Remote transmission for Xbox, PlayStation, and other controllers
Ultra-smooth 4K / 120 FPS quality
Synchronized audio/video for immersive play
Supports enterprise use cases like remote game testing and content distribution

Example screenshot of a cloud gaming workload streamed through ShadowDesk — High-fidelity cloud game streaming

Value

Unlock the Full Value of Your Compute Center

No Data Migration, Better Efficiency

Access and process data directly in the compute center without local download, saving time and bandwidth while simplifying collaboration.

Controlled Data Security, Enterprise Protection

All data stays in the compute center instead of local endpoints. Encrypted transport and desktop stream auditing help prevent leakage and support compliance controls.

Smooth Experience, Near Local

4K resolution, up to 120 FPS, and latency as low as 40 ms, plus drag-and-drop, clipboard sync, and A/V sync for a near-local feel.

Cross-Platform, Flexible Deployment

Compatible with a wide range of operating systems and hardware, including domestic ecosystems. Deploy on single nodes, HPC clusters, or cloud platforms with standardized APIs.

Reduce Cost, Increase Throughput

Eliminate the need for expensive local workstations by fully utilizing compute center resources. Shared GPUs and GPU virtualization improve utilization and accelerate digital transformation.

Deployment

Flexible Deployment from Single Nodes to HPC Clusters

From individual developers to large compute centers, choose the deployment model that fits your requirements.

🖥️

Standalone Deployment

Run remote desktop services independently on Linux or Windows nodes. Start sessions quickly via command line with desktop name and password.

DESKTOP_PASSWORD=<password> shadowdesk create <desktop_name>

🔗

Scheduler Integration

Integrates with mainstream HPC/AI schedulers such as Slurm and CraneSched for non-intrusive deployment into clusters. Submit jobs through scheduler CLI to auto-allocate nodes and launch desktops.

sbatch /share/shadowdesk.sh

🌐

SCOW Platform Integration

Deep integration with the SCOW HPC portal developed by Peking University enables one-click desktop creation from interactive app modules and browser-based access to Linux or Windows desktops.

Ideal for universities and large multi-user research platforms

🔌

API Integration

Provides standardized APIs for integration with HPC platforms, supporting desktop creation, restart, and shutdown. Supports password login or secure passwordless links for rapid third-party integration.

Ideal for enterprise-grade customization and automated operations

Security

Multi-Layer Data Security Protection

From encrypted transport to access control, protect enterprise and personal data end to end.

🔒

Encrypted Transport

Access Control

🔐

End-to-End Data Encryption

Desktop video, keyboard/mouse input, file transfer, and clipboard sync are protected by strong end-to-end encryption to prevent interception, tampering, and leakage.

🛡️

Credential and Login Management

Supports strong password policies and anti-brute-force protection, with automatic IP blocking or MFA triggers for suspicious attempts, plus detailed audit logs.

⚙️

Permission Management

Administrators can flexibly allocate desktop resources with fine-grained permission controls to meet compliance and governance needs.

Compatibility

Broad Compatibility Across Global and Domestic Hardware/Software Ecosystems

💿 Operating Systems

Ubuntu 20/22/24.04 CentOS 7/8 Rocky Linux 8/9 Red Hat 7/8/9 OpenEuler 22.03/24.03 Windows 10/11 Windows Server Windows 11 on ARM + More available on request

🔧 CPU Architectures

Intel x86 AMD x86 Hygon C86 Kunpeng ARM Phytium ARM Rockchip

🖥️ GPU Support

NVIDIA (All Series) AMD (All Series) NVIDIA vGPU Intel Integrated Graphics Moore Threads S3000

Customer Stories

Trusted by Research and Education Institutions

🧬

Academic Research

University Bioinformatics Lab

After integrating ShadowDesk into the SCOW HPC platform, faculty and students can analyze and visualize protein structures in ChimeraX directly on the cluster without downloading large datasets locally.

✓ Simplified workflow ✓ Higher research productivity ✓ Stronger data security

🎓

Higher Education

Peking University Chip Design Training

Multiple chip design courses run practical labs on ShadowDesk and the Clab cloud platform. Instructors prepare images and students launch VMs with one click for remote coursework.

✓ 5 courses ✓ Nearly 200 students ✓ Flexible resource allocation

Where Your Data Lives,Your Applications Work