Repurposing Your Old Devices

Jan. 6, 2010 - PRLog -- The recession however has made many organisations re-evaluate their IT policies, with the view to significantly cutting costs. This has lead to a growing interest in the repurposing and recycling of aging devices.
Understandably there is a huge buzz around technologies like Thin Client computing, Virtual Computing, Application Streaming and Cloud computing. What all of these technologies share is a common principle of server based computing. This is a principle SoThin have been advocating for many years, producing a range of software focusing on the conversion of desktops to work as enablers for server based computing technologies. This article highlights the benefits of using SoThin Thin Client in conjunction with these technologies.
Some of the many benefits of server based computing include:
•   Reduced management costs as fewer devices require day to day support
•   Patch management is significantly reduced as the clients require fewer updates
•   Flexibility – Server based computing allows for remote access to data and applications
•   Back end processing – processing on the desktop is significantly reduced as the servers now carry out the processing tasks, resulting in  prolonged useable life cycle of desktops
•   Reduced TCO due to the useable life cycle of the desktops being extended
•   Roaming workers – Workers can move between desks and offices with no downtime
•   Supports and is ready for BYOPC
What should you consider?
Whilst a lot of modern applications are designed to make the transition from the desktop to the server, there are a number of organisations still utilising older applications which are not supported on the server side. This can often lead to apprehension in the uptake of new technologies. SoThin addresses this by allowing local applications to continue to be utilised in addition to the server or streaming application connections.
So, what next?
SoThin Thin Client
SoThin Thin Client converts your PC’s and Laptops into Thin or Slim Clients and allows connections to local or remotely hosted Terminal, Citrix, Virtual and other servers as well as cloud based applications, local applications and local drives.
So what are the benefits?
•   Convert any Windows desktop or laptop into a Thin Client (95 to XP – Plus Windows 7)
•   Continue to use your required local applications
•   Extend the useable lifecycle of your devices and lower the TCO
•   Keep your existing devices, no need to purchase new devices
•   Switch back to a Windows Desktop whenever you desire
•   Centrally manage and update your devices from a Management Console
•   Lock down your devices to use only specified connections and applications
>> Find out more about SoThin Thin Client and download a free trial at www.sothin.net/thinclient

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