Thin Client

In order to provide the greatest operational flexibility and security, all three new series come available with Windows XPe, with the PanaVeo and Elegance models also supporting IGEL's embedded Flash Linux.

The new models all come with the broadest set of digital services provided by the IGEL firmware including access using terminal emulation, Citrix ICA, RDP and Multimedia Streaming. A VoIP client is also provided as standard in the Linux version of the IGEL firmware. The new models also provide security services such as smartcard and remote access using various VPN protocols. All devices allow easy central administration and configuration using IGEL Remote Manager.

The new IGEL ProScribe ultra mobile thin client series combines all the characteristics of stationary thin clients into a secure, agile and high performance mobile tablet device. The ProScribe is powered by a fast VIA Eden 800 MHz CPU processor and includes integrated Wi-Fi (802.11b/g) as well as a high resolution 12.1" XGA display with 1024 x 768 pixels resolution. The device can be fitted with an optional, internal smartcard reader. The IGEL ProScribe weighs 1.85 kg (4.08 lbs), and has a Lithium Ion battery with a life of three hours.

The IGEL ProScribe 8600 XP is available with Microsoft Windows XP Embedded. Typical application scenarios for the IGEL ProScribe series include mobile workers in logistics, retail, manufacturing and healthcare. The IGEL ProScribe starts at $1649 plus tax and is available immediately.

The new IGEL PanaVeo multi-display thin client series combines the highly efficient Intel Celeron M platform with the high-end video capabilities of the Matrox EpicA graphics card series. The latter was developed especially for thin clients and consumes less than 11 watts of power with the simultaneous use of multiple digital or analog displays. The IGEL PanaVeo models IGEL-7302 LX and IGEL-7602 XP integrate a Matrox EpicA TC2 for use with up to two displays and the IGEL-7304 LX and IGEL-7604 XP use the Matrox EpicA TC4 with output for up to four displays. In addition, special formats, such as 16:9 widescreen or 2048 x 1536 pixels (TC2, analog) high resolution are supported. Despite this remarkable graphical performance, the radical PanaVeo design remains totally fan-less.

The PanaVeo series is suited to environments where large amounts of information are required in a limited space, such as financial trading floors, command centers and industrial control rooms. The IGEL PanaVeo starts at $979 plus tax and is available immediately.

The IGEL Elegance integrated thin client series is designed for customers requiring an attractive, space saving solution that combines a 17" TFT display with the latest IGEL Clever Client. The Elegance models, IGEL-9317 LX and IGEL-9617 XP are based upon a 1 GHz VIA Eden CPU with 256 MB of RAM and come standard with an internal smartcard reader and Wi-Fi connectivity (802.11b/g). An optional touch screen enables interactive and intuitively designed solutions.

Typical uses for the IGEL Elegance Series could be found in airports, retail banks, receptions, hospitals, retail stores and public authorities. The IGEL Elegance starts at $959 plus tax and is available immediately.

"IGEL Technology now has the broadest range of thin clients, supported by one management tool, from a major world manufacturer. This allows almost every corner of any organization to harvest the substantial benefits of thin clients and server based computing. This achievement is a testament to our strength, stability and German engineering excellence," said Stephen Yeo, Worldwide Strategic Marketing Director for IGEL Technology.

IGEL has also announced a fast, user-switching thin client solution with integrated Gemalto smartcard reader and single sign-on provided by Citrix Password Manager to solve the authentication and continual sign-on challenges of busy roaming workers. Powered by Citrix Password Manager's Hot Desktop, authentication, secure desktop and application access can be provided in less than 10 seconds.

"With this technology integration, busy roaming workers will be able to open applications using the secure Gemalto smartcard with IGEL supporting the applications running locally on a IGEL device such as a Web browser or terminal emulator. This is in addition to applications running on Citrix Presentation Server. In the future, roaming workers such as hospital workers will be able to access almost every application securely and in under 10 seconds," said Yeo.

"With log-in times reduced by up to 90%, we estimate doctors could save up to an hour a week, improving opportunities for patient care while saving time and money," added Yeo.

Users simply remove the smartcard from the thin client and their current profile is stored. When the card is inserted into a new device, the user is asked for their security pin and the desktop is replicated onto the new device without the need for a lengthy, traditional log-on. IGEL support for Citrix Password Manager's Hot Desktop is available immediately with Hot Desktop licenses available through Citrix resellers.

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