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Info-Tech predicts that thin clients will continue to entice enterprises to switch away from traditional desktops in favor of increased security and cost benefits.

Solution Set

Vendor Landscape market evaluations provide an overview of the market so enterprises can ascertain the suitability of each vendor's solution. Vendors covered in this Thin Client VL include Wyse, HP, Pano Logic, Chip PC, IGEL, Samsung, Oracle,...

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The opening keynote of Citrix Synergy 2010 unveiled new products from Citrix partners for an anti-virus solution for virtual machines, as well as a new Wyse zero client. However, the most significant announcement was for the new XenClient...

1-Oct-09 School districts that have big computing needs but small budgets are turning to a more affordable solution: thin clients. Take Union School District in San Jose, Calif., which turned to thin clients to upgrade a computer lab full of...

Impact Research

The buzz around desktop virtualization grows; use this report to learn about the current state of the technology, its future, and best practices for implementation. The report leverages detailed case studies and findings from over 200 survey...

Vendors will promote the energy efficiency and associated cost savings of virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI). However, Info-Tech finds that energy savings are substantial only in large scale VDI plus thin client deployments. Use this note to...

Cost containment initiatives and budget cuts are forcing companies to re-evaluate criteria for assigning laptops to employees. Follow these recommendations to identify and recall unnecessary laptops.

The virtualization market is growing rapidly. Over the past few months, Info-Tech has explored the virtualization options currently available and where the challenges lie. Citrix's recent announcements at its Synergy 2008 conference have opened...

Info-Tech sees increased interest in thin client deployments as the technology that supports the back end evolves with virtualization. With more deployment options than ever before, understanding the technology is essential to choosing the right...

As the workforce grows increasingly mobile, enterprises are looking for a way to accommodate this mobility without sacrificing security and productivity. The new generation of mobile thin clients can offer a solution, but not for everyone.

In-Depth Report

Info-Tech sees increased interest in thin client deployments as the technology that supports the back end evolves with virtualization. With more options than ever before, understanding the technology is essential to choosing the right solution...

Thin clients combined with virtual PCs have emerged as a legitimate alternative to traditional PC deployments in the enterprise. However, there are limitations that need to be considered. One such limitation is the inability of the Remote...

Recent developments such as remotely accessed, centrally hosted, virtual PCs are breathing new life into thin client as a desktop computing option. While thin clients are still far from displacing traditional "fat" PCs, older approaches to thin...

End-user resistance is a common roadblock to thin client deployment. Recent improvements in the end-user experience are changing the rules of engagement. See what the leading vendors are doing to make thin client more attractive.

Developments in thin client and virtualization have renewed interest in thin client as a replacement for PCs. Those looking into the technology should not make acquisition cost savings their reason for investing in thin client. Long-term...

Hewlett-Packard's recently finalized $214-million acquisition of Neoware is indicative of current growth and renewed interest in the thin client market. This consolidation has also reduced the number of major players. Take advantage of the new...

Becoming familiar with Microsoft server licensing is no simple task. Companies must take the time to navigate the complex array of Microsoft licensing policies, options, and client access requirements. Get a better understanding of Microsoft...

Virtual PCs remotely accessed from thin clients have definite potential for helping the enterprise reduce PC management complexity while increasing operating efficiency and security. This can be accomplished without sacrificing the user...