Wyse Technology Support for RDP 7.1 with Microsoft RemoteFX

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