Thin clients
The
pace of technological change has led to an amazing array of options for
businesses to have a more cost effective IT infrastructure. Instead of
each user having their own PC with locally installed and licensed
applications, access can be delivered by way of the “Cloud” and virtual
computing using the smallest of physical devices. As applications are
no longer installed locally on a user's PC raises the question of would
every user need to have their “own” workstation at all?
This is the concept of “Thin Client Computing”. This is not a new concept however, our offering to the Channel Isles is.
The Jack PC
Just
imagine taking a PC and compressing it to fit the size of a network
point; thus eliminating all the disadvantages of a PC and benefiting
from the advantages of having a central server network instead. A
computer that is literally the size of a network wall port meaning there
is no need for any desktop space. The device core is just 6 cm x 6 cm
(2.4” x 2.4”)
The monitor, keyboard & mouse simply plug straight into the unit in the wall, floor or even installed into a desk.
And taking advantage of “Power over Ethernet” means it doesn't even require a mains cable to power it.
Gone
is the power hungry desktop PC with all its attendant cabling sat on
the desk or under the feet of the user. A truly effective desktop
computing solution for the modern office.
The Plug PC
The
Plug PC is a great combination of contrasts. A desktop appliance that
can be plugged into a DVI monitor so powerful it can provide fully
functional multimedia video performance. And all this in a 3 Watt ultra
green platform which is smaller than a pack of playing cards.
The mouse and keyboard simply plug into the Plug PC which is simply plugged into the monitor.
Gone is the power hungry PC with all its excessive cabling sat on or under the user's desk.
As
well as reducing your electricity costs and thus increasing your
bottom line, you are increasing your Green Credentials too. With no
bulky PC hardware to dispose of after the customary 5 years, these units
also reduce the amount of e-waste entering the environment once their
expected 10 year life span is reached. |