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Craig Keefner's insight:
Bremen, 19 March 2014 - With the recent firmware update 4.13.100 and 5.02.100 Imprivata OneSign ® ProveID IGEL Technology Embedded integrated on all its x86-based thin and zero clients. The solution provides users with reliable healthcare clinical Authentication with No Click Access ® within virtual desktop infrastructures (VDI). Because the solution is built directly into the firmware of the IGEL clients, allows Imprivata OneSign ProveID embedded a powerful pre-installed user authentication for fast and secure access to clinical applications and critical patient information. To provide the functionality of the security solution a large user group as possible available, IGEL has the support also aware of the IGEL Linux version 4 is integrated, so that existing customers also benefit from it. Back in August of last year Imprivata OneSign IGEL Embedded ProveID had asked for its system-on-a-Chip thin client. Through the firmware updates now allow all IGEL Thin and Zero Clients with Linux operating system, the use of Imprivata OneSign ProveID embedded as an out-of-the-box solution. , but also users of IGEL Thin Clients with Windows Embedded can install the software by the client or Roll out. using the IGEL Universal Management Suite (UMS) comfortable. Users in hospitals benefit from a pre-installed solution that allows a faster and more reliable access is guaranteed to applications and information, regardless of location. Instead of manually entering passwords, the user logs via contactless RFID card to the virtual desktop. Imprivata OneSign This ProveID Embedded improve workflow sustainable and gives the staff more time for patients. Customers can optimize the application range of their virtual desktop environments continue. The establishment of Imprivata OneSign ProveID Embedded is designed with comfort and intuitively. On an IGEL thin client needs to do is the URL to the Imprivata appliance mode can be entered, which are then automatically loaded all settings. A previous application on a desktop is not necessary, because after booting the thin client, it automatically enters the Imprivata appliance fashion, from the respective VDI environment based depending connect to Citrix XenDesktop or VMware Horizon View. In addition, it is checked after switching on, if a new client is available, which is then automatically detected and installed. Thus, costs and maintenance costs are minimized.
  
  
Craig Keefner's insight:
Vendor Highlights HP - HP continued to rank number 1 in 4Q13 with 26.9% worldwide market share. This quarter, they ranked first in six out of eight regions.DellWyse - While Dell held the number 2 position with 21.3% worldwide market share in 4Q13, it remains the number one vendor in the Americas with 34.7% share, where it holds top rank in the United States with 38.3% share.NComputing -NComputing ranks third in worldwide market share at 14.8% share in 4Q13. Despite having no shipments in China, NComputing remained the top vendor in APeJ. Terminal clients represent 38.5% of its total unit volume, which helped it to achieve this top position.Centerm - Within the thin client category, Centerm holds the number 1 position in the APeJ market for 4Q13, with 33.8% regional share due to being the leading vendor in China with 53.3% local share.Igel - Igel saw its biggest growth this quarter with an increase of 24.1% from the previous quarter, after seeing a small decrease in the third quarter. It still had a strong 47.9% year-over-year increase at the worldwide level. 84.3% of its shipments are concentrated in Western Europe.
  
  
  
  
Craig Keefner's insight:
PALO ALTO, CA--(Marketwired - Mar 10, 2014) - VMware, Inc. (NYSE: VMW), the global leader in virtualization and cloud infrastructure, today launched VMware™ Horizon DaaS®, a new cloud-based desktop service that delivers cost-effective enterprise-class virtual desktops running on VMware vCloud® Hybrid Service™. The service offers the industry's first hybrid desktop as a service (DaaS) solution that gives customers the ability to blend public cloud desktops and on-premise VMware Horizon View™ private cloud desktops for a seamless end-user experience. Following a few simple steps, IT can provision, deploy and manage high quality, full Windows desktops to end-users that can be accessed from laptops, desktops, zero/thin clients, Chromebooks, tablets (Apple iOS, Google Android) and mobile devices. "Having pioneered the market for DaaS back in 2007, VMware continues to lead by introducing industry-first capabilities and technology innovations to deliver a best-in-class service and solution to our customers," said Sumit Dhawan, vice president and general manager, desktop products, End-User Computing, VMware. "Our experience working with customers deploying DaaS the last several years have shown that the majority prefers a blended environment with both on-premise and cloud desktops. However, very few solutions in the market can deliver a seamless end-user experience across multiple clouds like VMware Horizon™ DaaS®." VMware Horizon DaaS Unlike other DaaS offerings that only offer Windows server or Remote Desktop Services (RDS) environments, VMware Horizon DaaS supports both types of desktops in addition to full Windows Client Desktops -- all at an affordable price point. The service provides an adaptive user experience across devices, locations, and media for consistent quality and exceptional user experience. It simplifies the delivery of high quality desktops and applications as a cloud service so customers can quickly bring up desktops from the cloud for any number of end-users in just a few clicks. VMware Horizon DaaS supports enterprise mobility by enabling end-user access to full Windows desktops and applications through the cloud -- from anywhere, at anytime -- using desktops or laptops (PC or Mac), zero/thin clients, Chromebooks or mobile devices (Android or iOS). As a result, the total cost of ownership is significantly reduced by offloading operational overhead and eliminating upfront capital costs. With monthly subscription fees that are predictable and flexible, customers can increase the speed of deployment with an architecture built for the right blend of on-premise and off-premise/cloud virtual desktops. VMware Horizon DaaS is built on the VMware vCloud Hybrid Service, a platform that enables customers to extend the same applications, networking, management, operations and tools across both on-premise and off-premise environments. By leveraging vCloud Hybrid Service, Horizon DaaS enables customers to extend their data center seamlessly to the cloud and deploy additional hybrid applications alongside their hybrid desktop environment. "Businesses today are betting big on the cloud and Chromebooks used with web applications like Google Apps for Business fit the way we work today," said Caesar Sengupta, vice president, product management, Google. "VMware Horizon™ DaaS® helps companies transition to the cloud while supporting existing Windows applications. Chromebooks are secure, manageable and cost effective, making them a great option for businesses with the impending end of support and security updates on Windows XP." Options To Fit Any Customer The VMware Horizon DaaS cloud service is built on the VMware Horizon DaaS platform, the industry's first end-to-end software platform for desktop-as-a-service. The platform includes the industry's leading secure multi-tenant broker and orchestrator, mobile and cloud-optimized Horizon View desktops, and key components of the world's most widely used virtualization and cloud platform -- VMware vSphere® and vCenter™. With today's announcement, customers now have a choice between three unique virtual desktop deployment models from a single vendor to match their specific needs. They include:Off-Premise Public Cloud Desktops - VMware Horizon DaaS is ideal for organizations that want to offload desktop virtualization completely to a third party service provider and move from a CAPEX to an OPEX model. It enables a new way for IT to deliver Windows desktops and applications that goes beyond the walls of the corporate datacenter. IT can gain greater control, security and flexibility while embracing cloud economics. End-users are able to access cloud desktops from any device, anywhere. On-Premise Private Cloud Desktops - Customers who prefer desktop services from an on-premise private cloud deployment to enable end-user freedom and IT management and control can use VMware Horizon View. By delivering secure access to applications and data to any device -- when and where users need it -- on-premise private cloud desktops give end-users maximum mobility and flexibility. Hybrid Cloud Desktops - For many organizations, one size does not fit all so VMware Horizon DaaS is also ideal for organizations that want the flexibility of deploying on-premise and off-premise virtual desktops. It provides a seamless end-user experience across multiple clouds for end-users and quick deployment along with simple management for IT. "Modernizing desktop infrastructure gives our technology teams greater mobility and access to solutions that serve students and student-facing advisors," said Claudiu Budurlean, director of IT, client-computing architecture, Apollo Education Group, Inc. "DaaS allows our IT organization to accelerate the adoption of a modern virtual desktop infrastructure in an efficient way. With DaaS, our IT administrators need not worry about provisioning hardware, software, design and implementation of enterprise desktops; this frees-up valuable time for our teams to focus on other student-facing IT projects within our organization." Opportunities for Partners VMware Horizon DaaS will be delivered by partners and compatible with other VMware-based cloud services. VMware Horizon DaaS can be sold the same way as on-premise VMware virtual desktops with a standard SKU, and partners can retain the billing relationship with customers. In addition, cloud service providers can deliver value added services around the desktops to increase market opportunity. "Customers want simple deployment and management of enterprise cloud desktops without the capital expense required to modernize their desktop infrastructure and VMware Horizon™ DaaS® helps them achieve this," said Sam Gross, chief technology officer, CompuCom. "VMware Horizon™ DaaS® wrapped with additional solutions from CompuCom will enable customers to offload many of the desktop administration responsibilities for a truly hosted offering. For CompuCom -- who is positioned as a, 'Leader' in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for End-User Outsourcing Services, North America -- partners like this help us further strengthen our value to clientsi." Pricing and Availability VMware Horizon DaaS is available immediately from VMware or through select channel partners and resellers in the United States with global expansion expected later in the year. Pricing starts at $35 per month per user for a full Windows client experience. Additional ResourcesWatch a video message from VMware CEO, Pat GelsingerRead a blog post by Sumit Dhawan, vice president and general manager of desktops, End-User Computing, VMwareRead a blog post by Dave Grant, senior director of product marketing, DaaS, End-User Computing, VMwareWatch a video demo of VMware Horizon DaaSFollow us on Twitter and Facebook- See more at: http://www.vmware.com/company/news/releases/vmw-newsfeed/VMware-Launches-VMware-Horizon(TM)-DaaS(R)-to-Enable-Simple-and-Flexible-Delivery-of-Desktops-in-the-Cloud/1817018#sthash.qltKNOZT.dpuf
  
  
  
  
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Devon IT today announced its Ceptor thin client is orderable through Lenovo VLH. Devon IT has worked directly with Lenovo to launch a full line of thin client solutions and the Ceptor extends Lenovo's end-to-end solutions.

Ceptor, Lenovo part number 4ZR0F45985, is one of the most unique and low cost thin client devices on the market. It is an ultra-compact multimedia-capable device that enables users to convert any HDMI capable TV or monitor into an interactive enterprise thin client device. Its small form factor offers a full virtual desktop experience at a low price point.

"The Ceptor is an ultra-small form factor thin client that adds value to Lenovo's quality desktop products and helps enterprises meet end-to-end IT solutions for desktop virtualization," said Joe Makoid, President, Devon IT. "Our commitment to delivering reliable solutions tailored to customer needs, combined with Lenovo's experience with VDI desktop devices makes this an important addition to our full line of Lenovo VDI solutions."
  
  
  
  
  
  
Worldwide thin client and cloud connection device manufacturer, VXL, unveils a new range of desktop devices for North America and Western Europe including two System-on-Chip (SoC) models, the Citrix ready, Xtona J12-z zero client & Gio-Linux J54 desktop together with VMware ready, Vtona V200, PCoIP® zero client with dual DVI.
Ensygnia and Star Micronics announce retail point point sale partnership at Retail Business Technology Expo in London.  Includes AsuraCPRNT and taking order via mobile phones.
NComputing, the leader in accelerating the adoption of desktop virtualisation, today announced its participation in CeBIT, Germany alongside channel partner Sysob IT-Distribution.
Der deutsche Thin Client-Marktführer expandiert und hat zum 1. März 2014 neue und größere Büroräume in Augsburg bezogen

The German thin client market leader is expanding and has 1 March 2014 based new and larger offices in Augsburg
IGEL bleibt laut International Data Corporation (IDC) unangefochtener Markführer für Thin Clients in Deutschland und setzt sich mit einem Marktanteil von rund 30% weiter von der Konkurrenz ab. Im internationalen Vergleich behauptet der Bremer Thin und Zero Client-Spezialist seine Position auf Platz 5 weltweit und rangiert in West-Europa auf Platz 3. Der Marktanteil dort konnte auf 13,5% ausgeweitet werden.
IGEL channel partners have been recognized with awards from the thin and zero client manufacturer for their outstanding business performance in 2013.
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