Objective thin client newsJuly 01, 2009
WebDT SA3000 Powers Digital Signage with Dynamic Full HD Video
InfoComm – Orlando, FL – June 18, 2009 - DT Research™, Inc., an industry leader in the development of information appliances for vertical markets, today announced the release of the SA3000, a new signage appliance in the WebDT Signage System line, with full HD 1080p video quality performance. The SA3000 enables superior content delivery for a digital signage network.
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Thin client digital signage controller released
Pretty cool from DTR. WebDT Multi Screen Appliance Powers up to 16 Displays and Provides Multi-Zone Management for Each Screen, Fully Integrated from One Manufacturer. [picture included in article]
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June 26, 2009
PR: 2X Enhances Children’s Education Through Free Software Offer
Dallas, Texas, June 19, 2009 – 2X Software Ltd., the international developer of server-based computing software, announced today that it has formed partnerships with four thin-client hardware producers: VXL Instruments, Computer Lab International, NCS Technologies and 10ZiG Technology (formerly BOSaNOVA, Inc). 2X Software has committed to provide free ThinClientServer licenses for these companies’ thin-client products on sales to state-funded schools until October 1, 2009.
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PR: Cloud Confusion Amongst IT Professionals
24 June 2009 – The findings of a survey by document management software company, Version One (www.versionone.co.uk), has revealed that 41% of senior IT professionals admit that they “don’t know” what cloud computing is. Version One carried out the research with 60 senior IT professionals (IT directors and managers) across a range of UK public and private sector organisations. This research follows-on from a similar survey carried-out by Version One which highlights that two-thirds of UK senior finance professionals (finance directors and managers) are confused about cloud computing.
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June 18, 2009
New In-Wall Controllers from Borg Displays
May 8, 2009 Denver, CO. Borg Displays, Inc, an innovator in affordable embedded touch controllers, announced today the introduction of the Protege8™ and Protégé15™ touchscreens.
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Case Study - Cutting Admin and Operational Costs by up to 86%
Fisher & Company case study by 2X on benefits achieved in switching from Citrix to 2X. Download case study
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Case Study - 2 Year ROI with HP Thin Client Solutions
New case study released regarding HP thin clients.
Download case study.. Thanks to friends at thindesk.com for passing it onto us,
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LG Electronics and Ncomputing Join Forces
SEOUL, South Korea, and REDWOOD CITY, Calif., June 18, 2009 – Global electronics innovator LG Electronics and NComputing, the world leader in virtual desktops, today announced a strategic partnership to produce a new category of LCD monitors that integrates NComputing’s virtual desktop technology.
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June 09, 2009
Thin Desktop® 2.3.2 Available for General Release
(St. Paul, MN) ThinLaunch Software, LLC (www.thinlaunch.com) announces the immediate availability of Thin Desktop 2.3.2, Thin Desktop 2.3.2 enhances the award winning Thin Desktop application announced in August, 2008. Thin Desktop 2.3.2 simplifies deployment and adoption of Virtual Desktop Strategies by overcoming common barriers associated with the implementation of these strategies.
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June 06, 2009
Intel Enables Thin-But-Not-Pricey Laptops
 Last week it was the Z530 with the US15W controller coming out in the Fit PC2 that excited us. Using just 6W of power and capable of operating at 80 celsius (and small enough to velcro to back of an LCD. Now Intel is coming out with CULV laptops? Couple with Google & Android it is beginning to look like a new cycle has started. Makes me want to dust off my old EO Communicator :-) |
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Kinpo Thin Client: 7-inch Android Tablet with touch screen
 Demo of new 7-inch Android tablet with touch screen. At Computex 2009 in Taipei. The android platform is going to be very interesting for a variety of devices.Link to video |
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June 01, 2009
UN buys into Ncomputing's Linux thin-client PCs
A UNITED NATIONS initiative has signed up thin-client vendor Ncomputing to deliver 1,000 Linux based desktops to pilot programmes at schools in underdeveloped countries.
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May 29, 2009
IGEL demonstrates the healthcare benefits of its thin client technology at Smart Healthcare Live
READING, UK - (HealthTech Wire / News) - Fast and secure access to patient files whilst on the move will be just one of the benefits IGEL Technology will be demonstrating using thin clients at Smart Healthcare Live in Earls Court, London, from June 9-10.
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May 27, 2009
HP Maximizes Benefits of Virtualization with New Mobile Thin Client and Enhanced Desktop Portfolio
Press Release: PALO ALTO, Calif., May 27, 2009 – HP today introduced an affordable new mobile thin client, as well as hardware and software portfolio enhancements to its thin client portfolio, to help companies improve security and productivity while reducing resource consumption.
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HP 4410t Mobile Thin Client Introduced
HP announced a new, affordable mobile thin client today. The HP 4410t is based off of the recently released ProBook series and is designed with security in mind. Mobile thin clients look just like any other notebook, but lack local storage devices. Instead, they connect to a server to access files and applications.
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May 22, 2009
Thin Client Benchmarking of Asus eeePC and Ncomputing X300
In-depth look at platforms designed for lowest cost and how they stack up. The eeePC comes out on top though Ncomputing does well. Definitely worth a read.
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May 15, 2009
Press Release: 10ZiG Technology Voted By Customers As One Of The Top Technology Vendors For Customer Satisfaction
Phoenix, AZ – May 15, 2009 — 10ZiG Technology (formerly BOSaNOVA, Inc.), the emerging market leader in development of Thin Clients, Security Solutions, and Network Appliances, today announced that they have been ranked one of the top rated IT vendors for customer satisfaction in the 2009 VendorRate report recently issued.
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May 13, 2009
Opinion - Linux does have a future on netbooks
Netbooks like the Asus and HP are big sellers right now. These units start around $350 and can end up over $500 and they live off the net. Interesting commentary on Lenova (who is difficult to figure out anyway) and Dell and Linux in general.
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Thin Client Case Study - Virtual desktops cut costs at Denver transportation agency
May 12, 2009 (Network World) When your IT staff numbers only five people, an opportunity to reduce costs and make it easier to manage your desktop infrastructure is nothing to scoff at.
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May 05, 2009
Wyse Technology Announces New Cloud Friendly Versions of SUSE Linux Enterprise and Windows Embedded CE Thin Clients
SAN JOSE, Calif., May 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Wyse Technology, the global leader in thin computing and client virtualization, today announced updates to two operating systems used in the company's thin clients -- Wyse Enhanced SUSE Linux Enterprise and Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R2 for Virtual client and Cloud environments.
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May 04, 2009
BOSaNOVA Announces Name Change To 10ZiG Technology
Phoenix, AZ - April 29, 2009 - BOSaNOVA, Inc., the emerging market leader in development of Thin Clients, Security Solutions, and Network Appliances, today announced their name change to 10ZiG Technology. 10ZiG will continue to offer the same products, which includes a wide-range of award-winning thin clients, Q3 security encryption products, and System i Connectivity Solutions. No change in ownership, management, or staff has occurred.
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April 30, 2009
How To: Administrator Login to XPe to install software
New series on "How To"...This is how to login as administrator on a standard Wyse (or HP) terminal. Object is to login as Administrator, turn off or disable the Write Filter, install some software, and then turn it back on. The old trick question of what do you do when see a green light applies here...
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April 29, 2009
4 Million U.S. Students to Use $70 NComputing Virtual Desktops
Key items here: 1. New York City going to virtual desktops as one of only three approved technologies for use in its 1,400 schools and
2. NComputing virtual desktop sales are doubling as schools opt for cheaper computing alternatives in the recession.
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April 27, 2009
EDS/HP Signs With Microsoft to sell Cloud Computing and Collaboration Tools
PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EDS, an HP (NYSE:HPQ) company, and Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq:MSFT) have signed an agreement to market, integrate and deliver the Microsoft® Business Productivity Online Suite for enterprise customers.
This agreement extends to cloud computing HP’s long-standing relationship with Microsoft to provide communications and collaboration services. Together, the companies anticipate deploying these services to more than 5 million users.
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April 24, 2009
2X Releases First ‘Open’ Virtualisation Platform
2X VirtualDesktopServer publishes any Windows application or virtual desktop onto remote computers, including Thin Clients, Mac and Linux PC’s without the need to install the application or desktop onto each user's machine.
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PR: Study Ranks NComputing Best Desktop Solution for the Developing World
 REDWOOD CITY, CALIF., April 22, 2009 – NComputing, the world’s leading provider of ultra low-cost computing, today announced that its X300 virtual desktop kit was named the best solution for desktop learning environments by an independent study conducted by Computer Aid International. |
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April 22, 2009
vSphere4 Cloud OS by VMware
VMware Unveils the Industry’s First Operating System for Building the Internal Cloud—VMware vSphere™ 4
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April 21, 2009
PR: HP Thin Clients Recognized in “Innovations Review 2009”
PALO ALTO, Calif., April 21, 2009 – HP today announced the inclusion of HP Thin Clients in Environmental Defense Fund’s “Innovations Review 2009: Green Advances for a New Economy.”
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Is MySQL Forked?
Oracle picks up SUN for $7.4 billion and gets MySQL in the bargin. Did the world’s most popular open source database just get put on life support. Or have it’s plug pulled?
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April 16, 2009
HP Bolsters Thin Client Portfolio to Enhance Client Virtualization Experience
 PALO ALTO, Calif., April 16, 2009 – HP today expanded its thin client portfolio with new offerings that help customers extend client virtualization across the enterprise, benefiting businesses by providing a more secure, reliable and superior user experience. |
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April 15, 2009
Interview: HP Exec Talks Netbooks, Touch, Windows 7, and Cloud Computing
Laptopmag interview of HP's Ted Clark. Interesting reading for what he doesn't talk about as well but then it does have a laptop focus.
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April 14, 2009
PR: NComputing Launches New X350 Kit as Adoption of Its Virtual Desktops Accelerates
Built to accommodate popular slim-line PCs, the X350 kit, with a list price of $249, turns one PC into four virtual desktops -- each delivering rich multimedia performance and full-screen video. With a second X350 kit, a total of seven users can share a single PC.
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Resources - I want my Thin Client TV....
Devon IT has added a "thin client" TV to it's website. Various "educational" videos covering benefits of thin client computing are presented, very nicely.
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Recycled Desktops - Card Turns Aging PCs Into Thin Clients
Igel Technology is offering businesses an updated version of a card that converts aging desktop PCs into thin clients, thereby extending the operating life of old equipment.
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PR: Wyse Technology Announces its Triple Play - The Most Powerful Voice, Data, and Video Thin Computing Bundle in Virtualization
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Wyse Technology, the global leader in thin computing and client virtualization, today announced new Wyse Triple Play - The Most Powerful Voice, Data, and Video Thin Computing Bundle. Wyse is offering a thin computing bundle enabling customers to experience the most powerful thin client on the market.
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April 10, 2009
Product Brief -- ThinLaunch software locks down a PC to app
New product information -- Thin Desktop makes it easy to turn a Windows based PC into a locked down device that restricts the user to run a single application which becomes the entire user interface. The standard Windows desktop and start menu will be prevented from appearing.
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April 06, 2009
Alliance Partners - Wyse and IBM GTS
More information regarding the new partnership between Wyse and IBM GTS has become available.
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Promotions - Free Mac Thin Client Giveaway
LOS ANGELES & PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aqua Connect, Inc. (www.aquaconnect.net), provider of the only enterprise grade Mac terminal server, and BOSaNOVA, Inc. (www.bosanova.net), the market leader in development of Thin Clients and Network Appliances, today announced that together they are donating a Mac Terminal Services Thin Client Lab to an educational institution. The giveaway will include over $17,000 of green technology including licenses and maintenance for the Aqua Connect Terminal Server and BOSaNOVA Thin Clients
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Press Release - Argus Systems Matches PitBull with Symbio Technologies Hardware
NEW ROCHELLE, NY, March 31, 2009--Argus Systems Group, an international vendor of high-end security software solutions for networked computers, has become Symbio Technologies' most recent value added reseller.
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March 26, 2009
Nice article - Gone but not forgotten - operating systems
AmigaOS, CP/M, OS/2, DOS -- which OS do you miss the most?...I think the more fun & interesting that I ran were NeXTStep and my old SGI Indy. Always wanted to run Amiga but never did. BeOS was kind of cool as was the EO Commincator (Go). Remember the Newton?
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Mr. WebTV gives games thin-client treatment
From GDC in San Francisco..The technology is basically thin-client computing for video games, allowing bleeding-edge games to be played on any Mac or PC regardless of how powerful it is.
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March 25, 2009
IBM Gets into Thin Clients with Wyse
We suspected it was coming and here comes IBM to the field with Wyse to challenge HP.
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March 24, 2009
Cloud Computing Resources
 Cloud computing resources question was raised by a member of Health Infomatics group we participate in. Health technology right now is one very hot potato so to speak. |
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March 19, 2009
NComputing Aims to Disrupt Desktop Virtualization
Let the battle continue...NComputing promises that its X- and L-series products will give users the benefits of desktop virtualization for a fraction of the cost of competing solutions by VMware and Citrix... I feel like its 1991 and we are witnessing the wars between Novell and Microsoft LM and Banyan VINES...
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March 06, 2009
Microsoft Downplays Desktop Virtualization
Tech Analysis: In a touring workshop to promote Windows 7, Microsoft is calling VDI, or virtual desktop infrastructure, a costly venture inappropriate for larger enterprises.
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March 04, 2009
HP Strengthens Thin Client Software Features to Improve Efficiency, Reduce Costs in Virtual Client Environments
PALO ALTO, Calif., March 3, 2009 – HP today announced it has improved the user experience and simplified management of its industry-leading HP thin client portfolio with enhanced software choices included on every HP thin client.
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BOSaNOVA Thin Clients Are Now VMware Ready Certified for VMware View
Phoenix, AZ – March 3, 2009 — BOSaNOVA, Inc. (www.bosanova.net), the emerging market leader in development of Thin Clients and Network Appliances, today announced that BOSaNOVA Thin Clients are now VMware Ready Certified.
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February 28, 2009
What's New in POS (Point of Sale) Software for Linux
When it comes to sourcing out POS software for Linux, there's no question that hospitality operators have become more tech savvy in recent years. Not only are they more comfortable choosing Linux POS systems, but they're also demanding a bigger bang for their buck when it comes to their POS software choices. Thinking of upgrading your POS system? Here's what you should be looking for in 2009.
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Newsletters - Wyse February 2009
Wyse sponsoring special event for K-12 organizations, VMware View certification, deploying Citrix XenDesktop whitepaper and desktop appliances for XenDesktop.
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February 26, 2009
VMware clarifies what features they'll support via PC-over-IP for VDI
Writeup on VMware presentation at conference on PC-over-IP but still doesn't show software-only implementation example?
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February 25, 2009
VMware makes world takeover bid - All of your clouds belong to us.
VMWorld -- VMware is introducing a new vSphere architecture and management product to manage a data centre as an internal or external cloud of services.
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February 24, 2009
IBM beginning to develop thin client portfolio
Devon IT announced that they have partnered with IBM on thin client solutions. Devon has three main tiers of clients (entry level, mid level and performance)and supports PC-over-IP technology when connected to IBM HC10 workstation blade (sounds a bit like IBM has decided to chase HP).
Devon claims their TC10 is the highest performance desktop available but the Wyse R90Ls have more powerful video I think + memory + CPU so not sure on that claim. Nice units for sure though.
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February 18, 2009
Intel® AtomTM based Thin Clients – The 1500 Series
Disklessworkstations announces new ATOM based thin client.
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February 11, 2009
HP Strengthens Client Virtualization Portfolio with Bundled Blade PC and Citrix XenDesktop Offering
PALO ALTO, Calif., Feb. 11, 2009 – Building on its extensive client virtualization portfolio, HP today announced with Citrix a simplified solution that integrates affordable, high-performance HP Blade PCs and Citrix® XenDesktop™ 3 to help businesses reduce costs and enjoy better manageability, scalability and security than with traditional PCs.
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Deployment - NComputing, Microsoft and Georgia
REDWOOD CITY, CALIF., February 4, 2009 – NComputing, the leading provider of ultra low-cost computing, today announced that Dougherty County School System (DCSS) in Georgia has launched an aggressive program to expand computer access for its 16,000 students. DCSS is using NComputing virtual desktops connected to low-cost PCs running the Microsoft Windows Server operating system.
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February 04, 2009
VMware Announces First Open Source Virtual Desktop Client
PALO ALTO, Calif. – February 3, 2009 – VMware, Inc. (NYSE: VMW), the global leader in virtualization solutions from the desktop to the datacenter, today announced the first open source client for virtual desktop infrastructure, VMware View Open Client.
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February 03, 2009
Domino's Pizza Thin Clients?
Not often you see the name Microsoft and thin client in the news but here we go. Plus -- how often do you see pizza companies talk about thin clients for that matter...:-)
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All-In-One Touch PC for under $500
New sub-$500 all in one PC from Shuttle announced at CES2009. Touch screen, 15" LCD, ATOM 330 and Windows XP. Available in March. Probably won't win awards for durability and reliability but likely will be used as price hammer from bottom up. |
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February 02, 2009
Novell and Dell Partner on Thin Client Solution
Novell gets Dell to preload SUSE Enterprise Thin Client on the new Dell FX160s. Remains to be seen the staying power/commitment of Dell to this market.
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January 28, 2009
Ncomputing and Microsoft VLA
One of the questions we get asked is how multi-user clients such as Ncomputing are licensed (or unsanctioned) under Microsoft XP Pro. For the longest time MS would not comment and forced people to make assumpotions. Last year in March the definitive sanction was finally issued by Microsoft.
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January 25, 2009
Ultra Thin Client from Ndiyo
 Other companies have experimented with the thin client approach but the Ndiyo takes things a step further in terms of miniaturisation and streamlined, single purpose design, hence the use of the term 'ultra thin'. |
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January 16, 2009
Complete HP Thin Client Portfolio Now Certified for VMware View
PALO ALTO, Calif., Jan. 16, 2009 – HP today announced that its entire line of thin clients is now certified for VMware ViewTM, making the products even easier for customers to deploy in VMware environments.
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Technology - little boxes that kick serious butt
The new Nvidia Ion Small Form-Factor PC is nano or picoITX and is latest generation of "little box + big performance". Watch the nice video out on viddler.com that has tradeshow guy doing demo/disassembly. Cool stuff. Could be the year of the pico, who knows...
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Press Release - Symbio Technologies Introduces Two New Stateless Thin Clients
Symbio announces some new stateless thin client models & configurations for customers. These have been proven in high security environments such as DoE.
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January 13, 2009
Another Ontario Healthcare company implements ThinDesk ‘s Thin Computing Managed Service
Closing the Gap Healthcare Group (CTG) is made up of more than 600 health care professionals and is an award-winning Canadian business providing healthcare services. CTG recently entered a long term contract with ThinDesk Inc to provide operational improvements and efficiencies while converting it‘s IT infrastructure to the fully managed Thin Computing model centrally hosted in a TELUS data center.
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Open Text Introduces New Versions of Desktop, Thin Client Content Viewer Solutions
Open Text(TM) (NASDAQ: OTEX, TSX: OTC), a global leader in enterprise content management (ECM), today announced the latest versions of Open Text Desktop Viewer and Open Text Thin Client Viewer, with expanded support for new file formats. Using the Open Text Thin Client Viewer, customers can view, share, distribute and collaborate on documents online with partners, suppliers and customers via a Web browser.
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Skype Launches on Android Platform
US : Skype announced the release of a lite version of Skype, a ‘thin’ client for Skype that can be downloaded on Android-powered devices, as well as more than 100 other Java-enabled mobile phones.
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December 30, 2008
Predictions for 2009: Desktop Shifts to Cloud
Rob Enderle on direction of desktop in 2009 and 2010. Points to cost factor driver. Microsoft, IBM, Apple and Google are his players. Also notes juxtaposition of IBM and Microsoft compared to late 80s/90s.
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December 19, 2008
Predictions for 2009 in Virtualization & Thin Client
Tarkan Maner, Wyse CEO talks about the prospects for the desktop virtualization market in 2009. What do virtualization executives think about 2009? A VMBlog.com Series Exclusive.
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HP: Upping The Ante in the Protocol Wars
Nice article on Virtualization Review which details HP's strategy to put RDP on steroids when it comes to VDI graphic experience.
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December 13, 2008
Reader Comments - We get comments
Reader comments come in and we've been meaning to start publishing them. If you have comments you are welcome to send them in.
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December 12, 2008
Classmate PC Architect Ditches Intel For NComputing
Thin-client desktop vendor NComputing has landed another top executive from a big-name competitor in emerging markets, tapping Mark Bedford of Intel (NSDQ:INTC)'s Classmate netbook initiative to lead its worldwide marketing efforts.
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Energy - FivePC power myths debunked
Turning off PCs during periods of inactivity can save companies a substantial sum. In fact, Energy Star estimates organizations can save from $25 to $75 per PC per year with PC power management. Those savings can add up quickly. According to a recent report by Forrester titled "How Much Money Are Your Idle PCs Wasting?"
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December 09, 2008
Thin Client Case Study - Hilton has employees at home
Another spin on employees -- Reservation and Customer Care employees are staying at home while working for Hilton Hotels Corporation, and the company wouldn’t have it any other way.
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Why are IP phones still so stupid?
Hoteling is a pretty hot corporate application. Here is example of IP phone married to a thin client which provides instant re-personalization of that phone at the desk. Dave Michels of Boulder.
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VDI - HP ratchets up the ante
The desktop virtualization also offers enhanced video/graphics support + new support for thin-client PCs running Linux and added support for USB peripherals. A modified version of RDP included.
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November 27, 2008
New thin client product: MODERRO ANNOUNCES TURNKEY INTERNET CLOUD COMPUTER
 The Xpack Internet Computer is an integrated (hardware, operating system and web management) solution for the cloud desktop. It features a clean and friendly user interface and operating system that was written by Moderro specifically for interacting with web-based applications. |
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Enhanced RDP client from Ncomputing
NComputing X550 enables 11 simultaneous users to share a single PC for under $100 per user; Wins CES innovation award. We've tested these units and the PC-hosted clients are extremely quick and also can be locked down at terminal server level.
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November 09, 2008
Inmate hacked prison network, broke into employee database
Using a thin client that was connected to a prison server, the prisoner was able to access an employee database by exploiting a bug in legal research software made available to inmates.
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October 29, 2008
Dell Moves Into the Thin Client Market
Dell makes surprise move into the thin client market announcing new FX160 system. Base unit retails for $399. It's based off the ATOM 230 Single Core and comes with SUSE Linux Embedded, SIS Mirage Graphics, Disk or Diskless and licensed for Citrix provisioning server.
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October 23, 2008
HP Offers Customers New Level of Performance with Thin Client and Blade Workstation
 HP announces new "performance category" thin client with the GT7725 and Blade Work Station. Intended for financial floor or an area dear to my heart, oil and gas exploration, these units can handle 2560x1600 times 2 and have a 2.3 Ghz Turion from AMD. 4 display support. HP Worldwide manager for Thin Clients Eric Crosswhite was nice enough to call and go over the new units with us. Thanks! |
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October 20, 2008
Aqua Connect and BOSaNOVA Team Up to Deliver Green Desktops to Mac Users
Phoenix, AZ – October 15, 2008 – BOSaNOVA, Inc., the market leader in development of Thin Clients and Network Appliances announces today they have teamed with Aqua Connect Inc., the provider of the only enterprise grade Mac terminal server, to deliver energy-efficient desktops to Mac users.
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October 08, 2008
Thin Clients supporting Dual Monitors under LTSP 5.
TROY, MICHIGAN – October 1, 2008. DisklessWorkstations.com releases Thin Clients supporting Dual Monitors under LTSP 5. Using Ubuntu Hardy Heron 8.04.1 and the VIA X drivers, users can take advantage of a total screen resolutions measuring 3360 x 1080.
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September 22, 2008
MiniFrame UK wins Environmental Award
Attached is press release which may be interesting given the debate raging over IT being the black sheep of carbon emissions. The SoftExpand solution presents a way to overcome increasing energy costs, and tightened IT budgets too. The solution is similar to NComputing L, but no need for access devices and no problems with the screen resolution and graphics, with load balancing thrown in.
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September 05, 2008
BOSaNOVA Partners with 2X Software to Provide New Line of Thin Clients
Phoenix, AZ – September 4, 2008 – BOSaNOVA, Inc., the market leader in development of Thin Clients and Network Appliances announces today they have teamed with 2X Software LTD, the international developer of thin client computing software, to provide a new line of thin clients.
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August 29, 2008
Thin Desktop® 2.2 Turns a Business PC into a Thin Client Device
Press Release: ThinLaunch Software® Announces the Immediate Availability of Thin Desktop® 2.2
Thin Desktop Enhances Virtual Desktop deployment at the business PC and is easier to manage and deploy than traditional registry or policy changes.
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Chip PC information
From Chip PC: Chip PC is aimed at solving the complex problem of combining intelligent thin-client technology with high profile management and control for thin client and virtualization customers.
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August 11, 2008
IGEL Adds Full Voice Dictation and Speech Recognition
Reading, UK - June 10th, 2008 - IGEL Technology, the world's third largest thin client vendor, today announced the addition of advanced digital dictation and speech recognition solutions as standard to its Universal Desktops based on IGEL Linux.
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Wyse Technology Expands Support for Windows Embedded Standard Operating System
SAN JOSE, Calif., June 13 /PRNewswire/ — Wyse Technology, the global leader in thin computing, today announced its support for Windows Embedded Standard 2009(TM) across all Wyse product lines.
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July 28, 2008
New ACHeck21™ Micro Offers Businesses Remote Capture-and-Deposit Solution with Web-based, Thin-Client Software
Lake St. Louis, MO (PRWEB) July 28, 2008 -- ACHeck21™, LLC, a leading provider of end-to-end ACH- and Check 21-processing systems, today unveiled ACHeck21™ Micro, a new feature in its suite of solutions that allows businesses to remotely capture and deposit checks using thin-client, Web-based software.
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July 27, 2008
Thin Client Compatibility Guide for VMware Virtual Desktop
Updated [7/25/2008] VMware hardware compatibility cuide released. Download file
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July 25, 2008
CherryPal, the modern thin client computer
The CherryPal C100 desktop is dead simple to set up and boots in 20 seconds. Users just enter a username and password to access the CherryPalCloud, which offers an incredibly easy, intuitive interface. CherryPal has no exposed operating system, so all application and functions are managed solely by a Firefox-based browser.
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July 23, 2008
Rob Enderle Writeup on Thin Clients and WIndows
Nice article -- NComputing and Windows: Rethinking Multicore, Thin Clients and Operating Systems by Rob Enderle
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Thinspace promises high-performance thin clients, under £300
Thin client vendor Thinspace is to introduce a new range of products next month, including the fastest desktop model on the market, the firm said.
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July 10, 2008
Thinclient on a USB stick
The Symbiont Boot Stick has arrived. USB stick plugs in and boots to thinclient.
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ThinLinc update on Freshmeat
Major feature enhancements now in latest release. ThinLinc now supports systems such as Windows Server 2008, Mac OS X 10.5, RHEL 5.2, SLED 10SP2, and Ubuntu 8.04. more...
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openThinClient brief
OpenThinClient is a Free Open Source ThinClient Solution consisting of a Linux based operating system along with a comprehensive Java based management GUI and server component. It is intended for environments where a medium to large number of Thin Clients must be supported and managed efficiently.
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