New Wyse TCX USB Virtualizer(TM) Enables 'Plug and Play' Peripheral Use for
Thin Virtual Desktops - Another First in the Thin Computing Industry
SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Wyse Technology, the global
leader in thin computing, today announced the availability of Wyse TCX
Virtualizer(TM) -- a breakthrough software solution that enables users to
connect and use USB devices in a virtualized desktop environment as easily
as a traditional PC. As a result, Wyse thin client users can now access
hundreds of USB 1.1/2.0 devices including printers, scanners, storage
devices, Palm(R), BlackBerry(TM), Apple(R), and Microsoft(R) Pocket PC hand
helds over a Citrix(R) XenDesktop or VMware(R) Virtual Desktop
Infrastructure (VDI) environment.
Wyse TCX Virtualizer consists of server and client software components
that work together to enable USB devices within a virtualized desktop
environment. With this product, users simply connect authorized USB
based-peripherals to the thin client -- no local driver required. The
appropriate driver is installed at the server and manages the functionality
of the peripheral, greatly enhancing the user experience. This gives users
more simplicity, flexibility and options when rolling-out thin client
implementations.
"This is a key component of our desktop virtualization strategy," said
Curt Schwebke, Chief Technology Officer for Wyse Technology, Inc. "TCX USB
Virtualizer enables USB peripheral support that's been impossible in the
past -- with it, users just plug in approved peripherals, and get to work
-- no need to try to install a driver on the desktop -- it's automatically
done at the server -- under IT control. Add this to our recently announced
solutions for multiple displays and multimedia, and the desktop
virtualization experience is quickly approaching that associated with a PC.
Others can manufacture thin clients but only Wyse builds solutions."
The range of peripherals supported by Wyse TCX USB Virtualizer is very
broad. Wyse TCX USB Virtualizer provides thin client users with ubiquitous
and dynamic enterprise connectivity to vital information, content and
services, while still adhering to stringent IT policies and guidelines. The
software works seamlessly to locate the USB devices as they are plugged
directly into the virtualized desktop environment.
"Desktop thin clients combined with virtual PCs has positive potential
for both users and IT management," said John Sloan, Senior Analyst with
Info-Tech Research Group. "The enterprise gets a more streamlined,
centrally managed infrastructure while users retain access to a full PC
environment. That environment can now include local plug and play
peripherals for full flexibility. A key consideration in any IT deployment
is to minimize user impact while maximizing the end experience."
"By using TCX USB Virtualizer we're able to dramatically streamline and
improve our IT procedures," said William Lewkowski, Chief Information
Officer at Metro Health Hospital. "The software gives our users a dynamic
way of accessing information without it posing an administrative headache
or compromising security. They now get a plug and play experience from
their USB devices once connected directly to our virtualized PC without
needing any manual configuration from the IT department. It really
simplifies things and we definitely plan on using it moving forward."
Wyse TCX Virtualizer is available immediately priced at $25.00
per-seat. For more information on how Wyse TCX Virtualizer can enrich any
thin computing environment visit http://www.wyse.com/products/software.
About Wyse Technology
Wyse Technology is the global leader in thin computing. Wyse and its
partners deliver the hardware, infrastructure software, and services that
comprise thin computing, allowing people to access the information they
need using the applications they want, but with better security,
manageability, and at a much lower total cost of ownership than a PC. Thin
computing allows CIOs and senior IT professionals to reduce costs, manage
risk, and deliver access to information. Wyse partners closely with
industry leaders Microsoft, Citrix, VMware, and others to achieve this
objective. Wyse is headquartered in San Jose, California, with offices
worldwide.
For more information, visit the Wyse website at http://www.wyse.com or
call 1-800-GET-WYSE.
* All brands and names mentioned herein are trademarks of their
respective holders.
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CONTACT:
Andre Fuochi of Wyse Technology,
+1-408-914-0760, afuochi@wyse.com
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