Monthly Archives: March 2015

BYOD to the Pentagon? Pilot to Begin This Summer – Nextgov (blog)

One of the government’s most risk-averse agencies is making plans for a BYOD pilot program this summer. Source: www.nextgov.com DOD has issued “dual-persona” unclassified BlackBerry smartphones and a modified commercial Android phone that Pentagon personnel can use to handle data at secret-level classifications. So far, 1,500 of the unclassified phones have been issued but have not been able to… Read More »

IGEL | IGEL Fastest Growing Thin & Zero Client Leader In the UK

56% Year-on-Year growth in 2014, reports analyst IDCReading UK 25 March 2015 – IGEL Technology has been recognised as the fastest growing of the top 5 thin and zero client manufacturers in the UK in 2014 with hardware shipments rising 56% year-on-year, according to the latest analyst report from International Data Corporation (IDC) Source: www.realwire.com

Thin Client Manufacturer – German thin client market leader expands its international growth continues

IGEL Technology: German thin client market leader expands its international growth continues IGEL is the undisputed According to the International Data Corporation (IDC), a market leader for thin clients in Germany and backed this position with a market share of 30%. In international comparison the Bremen thin and zero client specialist maintains its position at number 5 in… Read More »

Kiosk Mode or Assigned Access – what is it?

Kiosk Mode & Assigned Access Mode Article reprinted from Kioware and author Jim Kruper date Feb 2014 Generally, kiosk mode is usually meant to refer to a particular “mode” that most browsers of… Source: kioskindustry.org Full article and resources page here on KioskIndustry Thanks to KioWare, Laura Miller and Jim Kruper for the article! More Useful Links hp easy shell… Read More »

Thin client – Dell Unveils the Industry’s First ISV-Certified Virtual Workstation Appliance Solution

Dell today announced the Dell Precision Appliance for Wyse to support the growing use of graphics-intensive, workstation-class workloads in a variety Source: www.businesswire.com Steve Lalla, VP and General Manager, Cloud Client-Computing, Dell  “Organizations today have an increased need for mobility and collaboration, and need to provide secure access to apps and data for their employees wherever they are,… Read More »

Thin client – HP Announces Easy Shell For Customized User Experience With HP Thin Clients | StorageReview.com

HP has announced a Windows-based application that will make HP Thin Client Windows Embedded user experience easier than before, HP Easy Shell. With an interface that is easy for administrators and end users, HP Thin Client users can control, customize, and protect their Windows Embedded user experience. Source: www.storagereview.com Thin client software from HP for lockdown, management of… Read More »

Microsoft: Putting Windows 10 Inside Android Phones Could Seriously Hurt Google

Windows 10 Inside Android Phones Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) revealed two days ago that China’s No.1 smartphone vendor, Xiaomi, has signed on to test the Windows 10 Technical Preview. Microsoft will deliver a custom Windows 10 ROM for a select number of Xiaomi M Source: seekingalpha.com It makes sense therefore that Nadella would try a backdoor attempt to make more… Read More »

Thin Client – HP Easy Shell for thin clients Announced

HP Easy Shell

Easy Shell for Thin Client HP has announced HP Easy Shell, a Windows-based application that allows HP Thin Client users to control, customize, and protect  their Windows Embedded user experience with intuitive and easy to deploy settings. Designed with simplicity in mind for both end users and admins, HP Easy Shell is the go-to solution for businesses looking… Read More »

Thinclient – Why Google (GOOG) Watch Will Slaughter Apple Watch

GOOG is going after Apple (AAPL) and its Apple Watch via a new partnership with Tag Heuer and Intel (INTC). Cupertino should be worried. Source: investorplace.com Thinclient – Google’s partnership with Swiss watchmaker Tag Heuer is telling, since the premium brand — founded in 1860 — indicates its decision to align the Google brand with luxury. Tag Heuer was the first company… Read More »

Kiosk Software – KioWare Europe & UK presence.

 KioWare Kiosk Software for Android and Windows Now Has UK Office Reading, United Kingdom March 16, 2015 – Analytical Design Solutions Inc. (ADSI) dba KioWare, headquartered in York, Pennsylvania, … Source: kioskindustry.org Lockdown software for windows and android thin clients

Thin Client – IGEL Technology at CeBIT 2015

With its new top model IGEL UD6 the German market leader will be exhibiting as high performance computing with thin clients can be implemented today. Likewise höchstklassig IGEL presented in terms of the growth figures and underpins its leading role through a worldwide sales increase of 28% on the international thin client market. Bremen / Hanover March 16,… Read More »

What the Apple Watch means for retail

The much-hyped smartwatch could have a huge impact on mobile wallet adoption and hyperlocal targeting.  Source: www.retaildive.com its most immediate potential for retailers is to increase use of the Apple Pay mobile wallet system.

Screens go Google at the Digital Signage Expo

Since last year’s Digital Signage Expo and the introduction of Chrome’s single app kiosk mode, many customers and developers have built digital signage applications on Chromeboxes. Chromeboxes are secure, easy to manage and cost effective, making them ideal to display content and engage customers in any location. Chicos chose Chrome to manage and display content on over 5000 screens across… Read More »

ViewSonic Launches New 28-inch LED Monitor with Integrated VDI Client Endpoint Mount |

ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual solution products, introduces the VG2847Smh 28-inch Full HD monitor.  Source: www.sys-con.com Nice screen for endpoint  With its SuperClear Pro MVA panel and 1080p (1920×1080) resolution, the ViewSonic VG2847Smh delivers a crisp viewing experience with wide viewing angles, and smooth color gradient. The easy-to-use integrated endpoint mount allows client boxes to be installed on… Read More »

IGEL | IGEL protects customer investment with its long-term Linux Thin Client OS updates

Reading UK. 9 March 2015 – IGEL has updated the firmware of its Linux thin client operating system with the latest software clients for Citrix XenApp / XenDesktop, VMware Horizon and Microsoft R Source: www.realwire.com IGEL’s customer focus and quality German engineering is the reason businesses continue to choose us,” said Simon Richards, IGEL’s UK & Ireland Managing… Read More »

NCS Technologies’ Cirrus LT, the Industry’s Only PCoIP Zero Client Laptop, Is Now Available for UK Markets Through Getech Ltd.

GAINESVILLE, Va., March 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — NCS Technologies, Inc. (www.ncst.com), an innovative… Source: www.prnewswire.com The laptop has a 14-inch screen, 6-cell battery, available docking station, integrated smart card reader and Wi-Fi options – optimized for UK users. Thin client and zero client end users access office productivity applications – such as email, word processing, spreadsheets and electronic presentations –… Read More »

retailcloud Selects PowaPOS T25 for Zero POS Rollout | Business Wire

Powa Technologies’ PowaPOS T25 is now available with retailcloud’s Zero POS software, providing a bundled, full-featured POS platform for Source: www.businesswire.com PowaPOS is the first point of sale platform purpose built for tablet-based payments. It is the only fully integrated design to incorporate all common retail peripherals and support all POS software across all operating systems. The PowaPOS platform features… Read More »

2015 Hospital Guide to BYOD Policies – CTS Medical Kiosk & Retail Kiosk

Research finds that bring your own device (BYOD) policies can save money—but creating a successful BYOD environment takes time, careful planning, and thorough execution to maintain the integrity and security of the patient information being accessed and shared on mobile devices. This guide walks you through the critical points to consider as you design an … Source: www.kioskcts.com