June 17, 2011
IGEL Brings Multimedia from the Cloud to the User with Microsoft RemoteFX, Citrix HDX and VMware PCoIP
IGEL Universal Desktop thin clients add RemoteFX protocol support for enhanced video & graphics.
Online training courses, video conferences, 3D applications – IGEL
allows high-performance remote access to the greatest variety of
video content and graphics-intensive applications at the intersection
of multimedia and cloud computing
Reading, UK, June 16, 2011 – Supported by its newly included
Microsoft RemoteFX protocol, IGEL has broadened the
multimedia capabilities of its thin clients to meet the growing
demand for access to server-based multimedia content
such as graphics, video and 3D applications. The RemoteFX
protocol joins already supported technologies such as Citrix
HDX, VMware PCoIP and SPICE to ensure the IGEL Universal
Desktop thin clients maintain their reputation as the most flexible thin clients on the market.
Applications for IGEL’s comprehensive multimedia and graphics support start with multi-screen workstations, video conferences and webcasts, and includes playback of HD videos and DVDs, as well as support for CAD and 3D applications. Special effects and animations commonly used on PCs are also possible, including Windows Aero, Microsoft Silverlight or Adobe Flash.
Standardized Solutions Using Open Technology
With its program of continuously enhancing and updating multimedia support, IGEL aims to offer its
customers access to conventional but also specialized, centralized IT environments. By following
this universal product strategy, IGEL is specifically positioning itself against proprietary zero-client
models, which generally only support one software provider and diminish the ability of users to
safeguard their investments. In applying its universal approach, IGEL thin clients not only support
the Microsoft RemoteFX protocol extension for Microsoft-based environments but also Citrix HDX
for Citrix XenDesktop, PCoIP for VMware View and the Linux protocol SPICE for Linux-based VDI
solutions, such as Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization for desktops. This diverse multimedia support
also benefits users of those innovative centralized IT solutions that rely solely on the leading
hypervisors from Citrix, Microsoft and VMware, such as Leostream VDI, Quest vWorkspace and
Ericom PowerTerm WebConnect. These solutions can be economical alternatives to those from
established providers and expand the range of options available in designing and managing
centralized IT environments.
Broad Support for RemoteFX, HDX and Similar Solutions
With the exception of the IGEL UD2, all IGEL thin client solutions with IGEL Linux, including the
IGEL Universal Desktop Converter (UDC) thin client software, support the RemoteFX protocol
extension. Support for devices running Microsoft Windows Embedded Standard (WES) is also
planned. The performance-enhancing PCoIP and SPICE protocols are supported by all thin client
solutions with IGEL Linux and WES, starting with the ‘Standard’ firmware package. Similarly,
support for the Citrix HDX protocol and multimedia redirection starts with the ‘Advanced’ firmware
package.
“As more applications are provisioned through the cloud, the more important it will be to provide
high-performance remote access to centralized multimedia content as well as video and graphics
applications,” explains Simon Richards, IGEL UK General Manager. “We’re pleased that our
implementation of RemoteFX now allows us to also offer particularly high multimedia performance
for Microsoft-based environments.”
Models supported and the installation procedure is available at: www.igel.com
About IGEL Technology
IGEL Technology is one of the world’s largest thin client vendors and is Europe’s market leader in
linux based Thin Clients (IDC 2011). The company produces one of the industry’s widest range of
thin clients, based on Linux and Microsoft Windows, giving customers access to almost any form of
server-based infrastructure and application including virtual desktops from VMware®, Citrix® Xen,
RedHat or Microsoft®, terminal services, legacy applications via Ericom® PowerTerm® terminal
emulation, web, Java, SAP and VoIP. Form factors include traditional desktops and integrated
LCD units as well as the world’s leading software for PC to TC conversion. IGEL Thin Clients come
bundled at no extra cost with a remote management suite called UMS that guarantees hassle free
and secure remote configuration and administration of thin clients as well as migrated PCs.
IGEL Technology
Dr. Frank Lampe
Tel.: +49 421 520 94 1300
Mobile: +49 151 12178475
Email: lampe@IGEL.com
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April 22, 2011
HP thin client with RemoteFX now available
Late this afternoon, HP announced the availability of the HP t5740e Thin Client, the company’s first thin client featuring WES7 SP1 with RDP 7.1 to enable Microsoft RemoteFX technology. I’ve included more information below, which has been posted on Microsoft’s Windows Embedded Standard blog.
At Microsoft TechEd Berlin last fall, HP – the worldwide leader in thin client shipments – was the first thin client manufacturer to showcase a technology demonstration of a hardware-based RFX solution. Building on this leadership, HP is announcing today the availability of its first thin client featuring WES7 SP1 with RDP 7.1 to enable RemoteFX, the HP t5740e Thin Client.
Through a software-based implementation, integrating Microsoft RemoteFX (RFX) technology enables the HP t5740e Thin Client to deliver a richer, local-like user experience for Microsoft Remote Desktop Services Session Host (previously known as Terminal Server) desktop and virtual desktop infrastructure customers. By leveraging the power of virtualized graphics and advanced codecs, remote workers are able to access any type of application or screen content, including rich media and 3D applications.
The HP t5740e Thin Client offers a top-notch user experience, flexible expansion and high reliability for Microsoft client virtualization environments, and comes pre-loaded with the industry’s most comprehensive management solutions. The t5740e Thin Client includes support for local applications and a full browser, as well as strengthened security with a choice of enhanced file-based write filters.
Microsoft’s Windows Embedded Standard blog
More exciting developments on this topic to come – so stay tuned.
Thinclients and HP
Kate Sowell | Edelman | 650.762.2819 (o) | 650-346-6512 (m) | Kate.Sowell@edelman.com
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April 15, 2011
Eight thin clients get Windows Embedded upgrade, RemoteFX tech
VXL announced an extensive lineup of thin clients featuring Windows Embedded Standard 7 and Microsoft's RemoteFX technology. Desktop devices include the TC1527, C24 and C24s, D24s, E24s, and TC6324, while Lenovo co-branded notebooks include the 11.6" TL120-24 and 14.1" TL412-24, according to the company.
VXL's thin clients adopt Microsoft's Windows Embedded Standard 7, Service Pack 1, which was finalized last month. A key feature here is RemoteFX, a set of enhancements -- most prominently graphics virtualization and the use of advanced codecs -- that has been added to RDP (remote desktop protocol).
Microsoft claims that with RemoteFX, users will be able to access virtualized workspaces remotely using thin clients, PCs, and other devices "with the fidelity of a local-like performance." The technology supports the Windows Aero desktop environment, full-motion video, 3D, plus Silverlight and Flash applications, the company adds.
The TC1527, C24, and C24s
As for VXL's new thin clients, they're basically the same as the many models announced last May, with a few changes that reflect the requirements of Windows Embedded Standard 7. For example, the TC1527 (right) uses Via's C7-M (clocked at 1GHz) and VX855 companion chip, and has been upgraded to include 2GB of RAM and 4GB of flash storage.
Like VXL's earlier TC15xx devices, it has a DVI-I video output, five USB 2.0 ports, a gigabit Ethernet port, and mic and line jacks. The device has "low" power consumption, though we didn't see a figure mentioned, and measures 7.48 x 5.59 x 1.43 inches (190 x 142 x 36.5mm). Further specifications may be found on the TC1527 product page.
The C24 (left) uses a 1GHz C7 processor and CN896 companion chip, giving it dual-display support and graphics acceleration. Both DVI-I and VGA video outputs are provided, supporting resolutions up to 1920 x 1440 pixels, and power usage averages 18.2 Watts including an externally connected monitor, VXL adds.
According to VXL, the C24 again has 2GB of RAM and 4GB of flash storage. It offers two serial ports, one parallel port, four USB 2.0 ports, two PS/2 ports, plus wireless networking and smart card reader options.
VXL says the C24 measures 9.01 x 8.89 x 1.96 inches (229 x 226 x 50mm). Additional specifications may be found on the C24 product page.
VXL's C24s is similar to the C24, except that it gets a clock speed bump to 1.6GHz. Further information may be found on the C24s product page.
D24s, E24s, and TC6324
VXL's D24s (right) also uses a 1.6GHz C7 CPU, but it moves to Via's VX800 companion chip, gaining better multimedia performance and a faster front side bus. According to VXL, it offers two serial ports with an optional third, four USB 2.0 ports, two PS/2 ports, VGA and DVI video outputs (up to 1920 x 1200 pixels), plus optional wireless networking and smartcard readers.
Again, the D24s has 2GB of RAM and 4GB of flash storage. Measuring 9.01 x 8.89 x 1.96 inches (229 x 226 x 50mm), the thin client has an average power consumption of just 10.3 Watts. More information may be found on the D24S product page.
Pictured at left, VXL's E24s retains the C7/VX800 internals and physical dimensions of the D24s series, but it permits internal PCI or PCI Express expansion via an optional riser card. Apart from gigabit Ethernet ports, the device includes one serial port, four USB 2.0 ports, one PS/2 port, VGA and DVI-I video outputs, plus microphone inputs and line outputs, according to VXL.
Yet again, the E24s model gets an upgrade to 2GB of RAM and 4GB of flash storage. Further specifications may be found on the E24s product page.
The final new desktop thin client is the TC6324 pictured at right, which gets a 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 processor along with the expected 2GB of RAM and 4GB of flash storage. Measuring 10.55 x 9.84 x 1.96 inches, the device includes six USB 2.0 ports, two PS/2 ports, a serial port, a parallel port, gigabit Ethernet, and a VGA output, according to VXL.
It's said the TC6324 has an average power consumption of 22.3 Watts and may be used in temperatures ranging from 32 to 104 deg. F. Further specifications may be found on the TC6324 product page.
TL120-24 and TL412-24 portable thin clients
VXL's portable thin clients were designed in conjunction with Lenovo. They're upgrades of systems that were first announced last July with either Windows XP Embedded or Windows Embedded Standard on board. Here, the devices include Windows Embedded Standard 7 SP1 and, no doubt, get memory upgrades too (in this case, the company hasn't posted updated specs).
VXL's original 11.6-inch portable was the TL100 pictured below, based on Lenovo's ThinkPad X100e and featuring an AMD Athlon MV-40 processor. From the new TL-120-24 moniker, we're guessing the device has now been upgraded to the ThinkPad X120e base, meaning a switch to AMD's 1.6GHz E-350 CPU.
VXL Itona TL100
Though it looks the same as the earlier ThinkPad X100e, the X120e has an HDMI video port, and it's promoted by Lenovo as providing 65 percent better graphics performance and up to 6.5 hours' battery life. We presume these benefits are carried over to VXL's TL-120-24, which will again feature flash storage rather than a hard disk drive.
Like the ThinkPad X120e, the TL-120-24 should also include: a gigabit Ethernet port, three USB 2.0 ports, a microphone input, headphone output, a webcam, a "4-in-1" memory card reader and 802.11b/g/n wireless networking. Updated product specifications should become available on VXL's notebooks products page.
VXL Itona TL412-24
Finally, VXL's larger Itona TL412-24 (above) is, we'd venture to say, a variant of Lenovo's previously released ThinkPad SL410. It has a 14.1-inch display with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels, a dual-core, 1.8GHz Intel Celeron P4500 processor, and two memory slots that accept up to 4GB of DDR3 memory, says VXL.
According to VXL, the TL412 has an ExpressCard slot, a bay that can accept an available optical disk drive, and a port for an optional Lenovo docking station. Standard connections include gigabit Ethernet, VGA, and 802.11b/g/n wireless networking, the company says.
Multimedia-centric features are said to include an IEEE 1394 port, stereo speakers, a microphone input, a headphone output, and even a S/PDIF digital optical output. VXL neglects to mention the webcam (two megapixel in this case) that was cited by Lenovo for the underlying ThinkPad SL410.
The Itona TL412 was originally said to include 1GB of RAM and 1GB of flash, but again, we're guessing that the Windows Embedded Standard SP1 configuration has been beefed up to 2GB and 4GB, respectively. Updated product specifications should become available on VXL's notebooks products page.
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March 21, 2011
Video - Thinlink Windows 7 RemoteFx
YouTube video -- Thinlinx Hot-e RemoteFX demo link
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February 23, 2011
Wyse Technology Support for RDP 7.1 with Microsoft RemoteFX
San Jose, Calif. – February 22, 2011 – Wyse Technology, the global leader in cloud client computing, today delivered on a promise to support RDP 7.1 and Microsoft RemoteFX immediately upon availability from Microsoft, with the release of Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 2 (SP1).
Working closely with Microsoft, Wyse has ensured that mutual customers will benefit from these latest Microsoft technologies, which were announced today. These technologies are expected to enhance the user experience with Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) on Microsoft platforms.
Microsoft RemoteFX leverages the power of virtualized graphics resources and advanced codecs to recreate the fidelity of hardware-assisted graphics acceleration, including support for 3D content and Windows Aero, on a remote user's device. This allows for a local-like, remote user experience over a variety of possible host, client and network configurations. More information on RemoteFX is available at http://bit.ly/RemoteFX.
Microsoft RemoteFX is supported immediately on Wyse cloud PCs, a powerful, cloud-based alternative to legacy PCs. Wyse cloud PCs directly support Windows 7 SP1, as available from Microsoft today. Wyse will also deliver RDP 7.1 and RemoteFX support to customers using thin clients based on Wyse-enhanced Windows Embedded Standard 7 this quarter, followed by Wyse-enhanced Windows Embedded Standard 2009, and the upcoming Windows Embedded Compact 7 platform. Wyse new thin clients based on Windows Embedded Standard 7 deliver the power, familiarity and reliability of the popular Windows 7 operating system in a highly customizable thin client device, including out-of-the-box support and seamless integration with Windows Server® 2008 R2 SP1, RDP 7.1 protocol, and RemoteFX functionality. Wyse was the first company to deliver Windows Embedded Standard 7 on a wide range of desktop and mobile thin clients. As a result of the close relationship between Wyse and Microsoft, Wyse plans to extend support of RDP 7.1 to additional Wyse platforms this year.
"Wyse cloud PCs and thin clients based on Windows & and Windows Embedded Standard 7 are delivering on the power, familiarity and reliability of the Windows 7 operating system and the latest RDP 7.1 technologies," according to Param Desai, Senior Director, Product Management at Wyse Technology. "With Wyse's support for RDP 7.1 with Microsoft RemoteFX, our customers will benefit from a rich media experience while maintaining the power, manageability and security benefits of virtual desktops and cloud computing ready appliances.”
"The support of Wyse devices for RemoteFX helps to increase end-user efficiency by connecting remote workers with the applications they need simply and securely," said Manlio Vecchiet, director of product management at Microsoft Corp. "As a result of our collaboration with Wyse, customers can benefit from solutions today that increase the flexibility and user experience of a centralized desktop environment."
Wyse will provide tested and certified updates for customers using Wyse thin clients with Windows Embedded Standard 7 this quarter and Windows Embedded Standard 2009 beginning in Q2 2011. Existing Wyse customers with R class desktop or X class mobile thin clients or cloud PCs already have RDP 7.1 and RemoteFX compatibility, and can immediately test or pilot the solution.
"Every end user wants their performance to be pristine, and every IT person supporting those end users wants that process to be made as simple as possible," according to Bob O’Donnell, Vice President at IDC. "Technology advances such as RemoteFX in combination with Wyse devices have the promise to reduce server load on the one hand, while also improving end-user experience."
Wyse recently announced the flagship Z class thin client and cloud PC family, providing a superior platform for RDP 7.1 and RemoteFX. This platform offers up to 250% faster graphic performance of competitive units, and is available this quarter from Wyse and its partners. For more information on Z class, please visit: Link
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IGEL Pioneers Support for Microsoft RemoteFX on Linux Thin Clients
To coincide with the eagerly awaited release of Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (SP1), IGEL announces its upcoming support for Microsoft RemoteFX on all Linux-based Universal Desktop thin clients.
IGEL Pioneers Support for Microsoft RemoteFX on Linux Thin Clients
IGEL announces support for RemoteFX in Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 with all Linux-based IGEL Universal Desktop solutions
Reading, UK, February 22, 2011 – To coincide with the eagerly awaited release of Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (SP1), IGEL announces its upcoming support for Microsoft RemoteFX on all Linux-based Universal Desktop thin clients. This means that almost any content can now be displayed remotely on a Linux-based thin client, providing a high quality user experience, without the need for any locally installed codecs or multimedia redirection.
RemoteFX, used with Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 Remote Desktop Services for virtual desktops, enhances the user experience for remotely displayed graphics. This enhancement allows Windows desktops and applications - including Windows Aero, Microsoft Silverlight, and Adobe Flash animations; full-motion videos; and 3D applications - to be displayed remotely with nearly the same quality of user experience over local networks (LAN), as can be experienced directly on a local PC.
RemoteFX is a protocol extension for the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) included in Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1. To use the new RemoteFX functionality, a thin client must support RDP 7.1. This capability is now offered in the IGEL Universal Desktop thin clients UD3, UD5 and UD9, and also by the IGEL Universal Desktop Converter (UDC) software. With its UDC software, IGEL offers an immediate and affordable initial step for migrating to a Microsoft Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) environment. UDC allows PCs and thin clients from other manufacturers to be functionally standardized and converted into an IGEL Universal Desktops device for powerful, efficient VDI access. Furthermore, all Universal Desktop solutions can be remotely managed with the IGEL Universal Management Suite (UMS) management solution, which comes standard with all IGEL devices.
"As organizations plan to deploy a centralized computing architecture with virtualized or session-based desktops, IT professionals want to deliver a premium user experience to connected workers," said Manlio Vecchiet, director of product management at Microsoft Corp. “Microsoft RemoteFX capabilities in Windows Server will allow remote workers to access any type of application or screen content, including rich media and 3D applications. IGEL Universal Desktop products offer a path to the future by investing in solutions today that will increase the flexibility and performance of a centralized desktop environment in heterogeneous environments."
“This initiative will deliver a whole new class of user experience within Microsoft VDI environments”, promises Florian Spatz, Product Marketing Manager at IGEL Technology. “In fact, the RemoteFX support in our Linux system is also hardware optimized to provide high performance in conjunction with IGEL Universal Desktops. This means that, finally, almost any content can now be efficiently remotely displayed to a Linux-based thin client, providing a high quality user experience without the need for multimedia redirection or locally installed codecs.”
Price and Availability
The RemoteFX extension is included in all feature packs (Entry, Standard and Advanced) of the IGEL Linux operating system, available for all IGEL Universal Desktop models from UD3 on and the IGEL Universal Desktop Converter (UDC) software. The new release of the IGEL Linux firmware will be released on April 2nd 2011.
About IGEL Technology
IGEL Technology is the world’s third largest thin client vendor by revenue and is market leader in its home country of Germany (2009 IDC). The company produces one of the industry’s widest range of thin clients, based on Linux and Microsoft Windows, giving customers access to almost any form of server-based infrastructure and application including virtual desktops from VMware®, Citrix® Xen, RedHat or Microsoft®, terminal services, legacy applications via Ericom® PowerTerm® terminal emulation, web, Java, SAP and VoIP. Form factors include traditional desktops and integrated LCD units as well as the world’s leading software for PC to TC conversion. IGEL Thin Clients come bundled at no extra cost with a remote management suite called UMS that guarantees hassle free and secure remote configuration and administration of thin clients as well as migrated PCs.
IGEL Technology
Dr. Frank Lampe
Tel.: +49 421 520 94 1300
Mobile: +49 151 12178475
Email: lampe@IGEL.com
http://www.IGEL.com
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September 03, 2010
Wyse, RemoteFX, and VMworld
Video off Brian Madden of Wyse demoing RemoteFX. The HD video is stunning along with Google Earth sessions in RDP windows. Appears to be Windows 7 workstation.
VMworld 2010 Expo Hall: video of Wyse R-class thin client running RemoteFX.
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