Working as an IT Manager (or even worse, to be in charge of a computer lab) at a school is indeed a very demanding work.
As you can imagine, every teacher has his own needs and really many of them. Plus, their highly probable lack of IT knowledge is not very helpful for us, technical assistants.
The problems that I am dealing with are more or less always the same:
1. Installation of multiple PC with many software (every teacher wants his or her own programmes that later are used by students).
2. Heterogeneous and diverse PC parks (which means different installations and difficulties even for drivers and basic services).
3. Security issues (open USB ports, shared passwords).
4. High PC failure rates as apparently students don’t care too much to take a proper care of them.
So, what can we do? Is it possible to change this situation?
vSpace Pro addresses the pain points of complex and costly hypervisor-based VDI with a much simpler yet still effective alternative that shares desktops on just one Windows OS.
VMware Blast Extreme requires less bandwidth for graphics-intensive apps. Admins said PCoIP performance is to blame for their interest in switching to Blast.
Delivering New Performance, Security and Device Compatibility, IGEL Linux 10 is Available as a “Sneak Preview” through Nov. 30, 2016
Reading UK. Nov. 2, 2016 – IGEL, a world leader in the delivery of powerful workspace management software, IGEL™ Linux-powered thin clients, zero clients and all-in-one thin client solutions, today announced availability of a preview release of the IGEL Linux 10 operating system (OS). The preview release, offered as a free trial until Nov. 30, 2016, is available for download with a test version of the next-generation IGEL Universal Desktop Converter 3 (UDC3).
“IGEL Linux 10 is changing the game for thin client technology,” said Simon Richards, Managing Director for IGEL South & Western Europe. “It enables customers to access today’s most modern devices and endpoint computing capabilities, with the performance and power they demand for accelerated workforce productivity and the security and control IT needs for simplified management.”
The new IGEL Linux 10 now features a Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) that significantly reduces boot time and extends support to the latest end-user devices including many laptop computers and desktop PCs, thin clients and compute sticks. With its enhanced 64-bit OS compatibility, the new version delivers more access to RAM in next-generation devices.
With a new user interface (UI), IGEL Linux 10 enables hardware-accelerated decoding of multimedia content and protocols with supported chipsets increasing overall performance. It also supports popular communications protocols including Citrix HDX, VMware Blast and Microsoft RDP. Users of IGEL Linux 10 also benefit from reliable managed security and maintenance support through IGEL’s commitment to regular and frequent firmware updates.
Availability and Sneak Preview
The IGEL Linux 10 preview release is available with a test version of IGEL UDC3 enabling IGEL Linux 10 to be installed on thin clients, desktop and laptop computers from other manufacturers that meet minimum requirements of having an x86-based 64-bit processor, 2GB of RAM and 2GB storage. The IGEL UDC3 converts these end-user computing devices into an IGEL thin client running the IGEL Linux 10 OS.
A licensed test version of IGEL Linux 10 and UDC3 is available to registered users free of charge through Nov. 30, 2016. Visitwww.igel.com/testlinux10 to register for the test download.
IGEL delivers powerful endpoint management software that is revolutionary in its simplicity and purpose-built for the enterprise. The company’s world-leading products, including the IGEL Universal Management Suite, IGEL™ Linux-powered thin and zero clients, and all-in-one thin client solutions, deliver a smart and secure endpoint management experience that shifts granular control of thin and zero client devices from the end user to IT. This enables enterprises to remotely control all thin client devices from a single dashboard interface. With IGEL, IT teams can do more with less, lower their total cost of ownership and operation, and future-proof their organization. IGEL has 10 offices worldwide and is represented by partners in over 50 countries. For more information on IGEL, visitwww.igel.com/us.
vSpace Pro addresses the pain points of complex and costly hypervisor-based VDI with a much simpler yet still effective alternative that shares desktops on just one Windows OS.
Manchester, United Kingdom – Leading developer of software and hardware solutions, VXL, today announces the release of its new Fusion EMM agent update that supports the latest Android Nougat (7.0) operating system.
Ensuring all Android mobile devices are optimized for both work and personal use, this new Google release comes with some notable updates to the operating system with an array of enhanced features including more security for data protection, improved management capabilities and increased end-user control.
Commenting on the new agent, VXL’s VP for Worldwide Sales, Frank Noon, said “Fusion EMM customers will be able to take advantage of Android Nougat as soon as the update is delivered to their device and what’s more VXL will also continue to provide support for additional capabilities when made available by Google.”
A browser-based solution which can be provided either as a hosted service, or installed on a company’s network, Fusion EMM software is designed to provide expert management of all Android (& iOS) tablets and smartphones.
Enabling IT departments to easily provision devices, add or update applications, manage access to corporate content and strengthen device security, Fusion EMM complements VXL’s existing Fusion UDM Premium, universal device manager, for desktops, laptops and thin clients.
Fusion EMM is available in two perpetual license versions, Gold – at US $39 per device – and Platinum – at US $49 per device – with annual support available on either at an affordable cost.
“Fusion EMM is set to revolutionise the cost of enterprise mobility management.” “Not only is it a highly effective solution for managing mobile devices, it does so without sacrificing on performance, offering more features than comparable brands as well as providing exceptional value” added VXL’s VP for Worldwide Sales, Frank Noon.
Established in 1976, VXL is a global provider of leading enterprise software solutions including Ilumineye DS (Digital Signage) Suite, Fusion EMM (Enterprise Mobility Management), Fusion UDM (Universal Device Manager) and CloudDesktop PC repurposing software.
This commitment to software innovation is at the core of what VXL represents today, together with a passion to support organizations around the world to successfully build efficient IT infrastructures that are flexible, secure, manageable and affordable.
VXL is also home to the world-renowned ‘Itona’ brand of thin and zero client devices and supplies a high-quality range of high-specification models that are made to the most exacting standards. The line-up includes the very latest dual / quad core high-performance desktops in addition to the Xtona (Citrix-certified) and Vtona (PCoIP VMware-certified) zero clients.
VXL’s corporate HQ is based in Mumbai and manufacturing facility in Bangalore, India’s ‘Silicon Valley’, with the Americas Group HQ based in Houston, Texas, USA, and the European HQ in Manchester, UK. Dedicated sales subsidiaries are also based in key strategic markets including France, Germany, Dubai and Singapore – and VXL’s customer support offices can be found in the USA, Europe and Asia Pacific.
() Dell has unveiled the Latitude E7270 and Latitude 3460, two new redesigned mobile thin clients purpose-built for professionals on the go who need their intellectual property and data protected.
The E7270 and 3460 thin clients leverage leverage Windows Embedded Standard 7 64-bit, with the option to upgrade to Windows 10 and are designed to power the most demanding use cases–from all-day computing to graphics-intensive applications. They feature Intel dual core processors with integrated graphics, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD, and an extended battery life. Both thin clients provide users with a wide selection of connectivity options and ports including USB 3.0, HDMI, gigabit Ethernet, and WLAN and Bluetooth.
10ZiG Technology introducing enhanced V1206-PD and V1206-PDS Zero Clients, featuring DP + DVI and Smart Card capabilities.
Leicester, United Kingdom – Two new advanced dual screen Zero Clients, the V1206-PD and V1206-PDS, 10ZiG Technology announces.
The V1206-PD comes standard with six USB 2.0 ports and two high-resolution video ports, one for DP (DisplayPort) and one for DVI (Digital Video Interface). The maximum screen resolution is 2560×1600 for a single screen, 1920×1200 for dual screens.
The V1206-PDS adds to these features the many benefits of an integrated Smart Card Reader. This includes high security desktop authentication on the Secret Internet Protocol Routed Network (SIPRNet) and other classified networks that use CAC (Common Access Card) authentication.
Smart Card technology has become a security standard in areas of research and development, government, healthcare, finance and education, where classified, highly sensitive or personal information is handled. Additional security is provided by AES-128/AES-256 Suite B Cipher encryption found in the PCoIP protocol.
These two TAA compliant Zero Clients feature new streamlined form factors and are powered by the potent Teradici TERA2321 (Tera 2) PCoIP Portal Processor. Overall power consumption is as low as eight watts for both the V1206-PD and V1206-PDS.
Other features include a centralized management utility, optional Fibre SFP module and full compatibility with VMware Horizon, Amazon AWS and other PCoIP platforms. Rugged, low-maintenance, Solid-State construction featuring no moving parts or wear components rounds out a list of impressive specifications.
Complementing the true Zero Client experience of easy centralized management, no virus exposure and no operating system is the peace of mind of 10ZiG’s Advanced Exchange Three Year Warranty. 10ZiG’s warranty is one of the best in the industry, no registration required.
10ZiG is now accepting orders for the V1206-PD and V1206-PDS.
About 10ZiG Technology
To learn more about cutting edge VDI technology from 10ZiG, or to arrange for a FREE Thin or Zero Client evaluation unit, please contact the relevant office below:
(Corporate Headquarters, US)
10ZiG Technology Inc.
23309 N. 17th Drive #100
Phoenix, AZ 85027
P. (866) 865-5250 | Email: [email protected] | Web: www.10ZiG.com
(EU Headquarters, UK)
10ZiG Technology Ltd.
Unit S2, Troon Way Business Centre
Humberstone Lane
Leicester LE4 9HA, United Kingdom
P. +44 (0) 116 214 8660 | Email: [email protected] | Web: www.10ZiG.com
Focusing solely in developing Thin and Zero Clients for the latest desktop solutions, 10ZiG Technology has long-standing partnerships with industry leaders such as Citrix, VMware and Microsoft. These partnerships are all with the aim of providing the best performance possible by supporting the full feature sets of acceleration protocols such as HDX, HDX 3D Pro, PCoIP and RDP 8.1. 10ZiG offers traditional dual screen Thin and Zero Clients, including the widest range of TERA2-based PCoIP devices on the market, including Dual Screen, Quad Screen and All-In-One hardware. 10ZiG devices come with a variety of OS options, including Linux, NOS (No OS), Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10 IoT (W10 IoT).
10ZiG is committed to taking the complexity out of Desktop Virtualization, Application Delivery and The Cloud by providing Thin and Zero Clients with components that simplify implementation, improve management, device visibility and enhance the user experience. All 10ZiG devices are accompanied by the 100% free enterprise class 10ZiG Manager Utility, enabling centralized configuration, maintenance and control of all 10ZiG Software Zero, Linux and Windows devices. The 10ZiG product range is underpinned by the most personal Sales and Support service on the market, complemented by a no-obligation, no-hassle, flexible 30-day evaluation offer.
CONTACT:
Tom Dodds
Marketing Executive
10ZiG Technology Ltd. [email protected]
p. +44 (0) 116 214 8658
VXL Software’s Fusion EMM to cut the cost of mobility management
Manchester, United Kingdom Leading developer of software and hardware solutions, VXL, has today released Fusion EMM (enterprise mobility management), the company’s latest product – offering mobile device management for Android and iOS devices. Android- and iOS-based devices comprise just over 99% of the world market for smartphones, according to recent research by Gartner.
Fusion EMM is a browser-based solution which can be provided either as a hosted service, or installed on a company’s network. It is designed to provide end-to-end management of Android and iOS tablets and smartphones – enabling IT departments to easily provision devices, add or update applications, manage access to corporate content, strengthen device security and much more.
Fusion EMM complements VXL Software’s Fusion UDM Premium, the company’s device management suite for desktops, laptops and thin clients.
According to VXL’s VP for Worldwide Sales, Frank Noon, Fusion EMM can dramatically reduce the cost of managing mobile devices. “Fusion EMM typically offers more features than comparable products,” says Noon, “but at a far lower price-point. This, along with our perpetual licensing structure, can make a significant difference to the cost of enterprise mobility management.”
Fusion EMM supports recent versions of both iOS and Android on mobile phones and tablets.
Not only does Fusion EMM provide mobility management and security, it also helps organisations to speed up the accurate auditing of hardware inventory. Noon believes that Fusion EMM also scores highly in terms of its ease of use. “Managing devices of any type can be not only expensive, but also complex and time-consuming. We’ve worked hard so that administrators can do most things with just a few clicks.”
Fusion EMM is available in two versions, Gold – at US $39 per device – and Platinum – at US $49 per device – with annual support available on either at an affordable cost.
“For some companies,” says Noon, “this can cut their mobility management software costs in half. When you’re managing hundreds or thousands of devices, that’s a significant saving.”
Established in 1976, VXL is a global leader and manufacturer of thin-, zero- and cloud-client devices and supplies a high-quality range of high-specification models that are made to the most exacting standards.
This single-minded commitment to product quality is at the core of what VXL represents today, together with a passion to support companies around the world to successfully build efficient IT infrastructures that are flexible, secure, manageable and affordable.
VXL’s world-renowned ‘Itona’ brand of thin clients includes its latest SoC (System-on-Chip) and dual/quad core high-performance desktops, plus Xtona (Citrix-certified) and Vtona (PCoIP VMware-certified) zero clients – and leading software solutions, including: Fusion UDM Premium Device Manager™, Illumineye DS Suite (digital signage) and CloudDesktop™ PC repurposing software.
VXL’s corporate HQ is based in Mumbai and manufacturing facility in Bangalore, India’s ‘Silicon Valley’, with the Americas Group HQ based in Houston, Texas, USA, and the European HQ in Manchester, UK. Dedicated sales subsidiaries are also based in key strategic markets including Germany, France, Singapore and Dubai – and VXL’s customer support offices can be found in the USA, Europe and Asia Pacific.
A new advanced dual DP (DisplayPort) quad core Thin Client, the 5800qd, with dual screen resolution up to 2560×1600. The 5800qd is the newest high performance addition to the successful 5800q series, 10ZiG Technology announces.
Leicester, United Kingdom – A new advanced dual DP (DisplayPort) quad core Thin Client, the 5800qd, with dual screen resolution up to 2560×1600. The 5800qd is the newest high performance addition to the successful 5800q series, 10ZiG Technology announces.
10ZiG Technology’s 5800qd series Thin Client computing solutions are engineered to handle graphic intensive projects in addition to a broad range of 3D and multimedia applications while reaping the benefits of a secure and centralized infrastructure. 10ZiG is now accepting orders for the highly scalable 5800qd Thin Client series.
10ZiG’s 5800qd series features cutting edge hardware allowing for the use of Citrix HDX 3D Pro technology which was specifically developed for accessing server-based 3D applications. The 5800qd series handles graphic intensive applications in conjunction with high performance CAD workstations and/or servers equipped with NVIDIA GRID cards.
In addition to graphic intensive applications, the 5800qd series excels at decoding multimedia content, unified communications and multiple complex applications that only top end VDI Solutions can handle. Scaling for the future, this powerful Thin Client comes equipped with an industry leading seven USB ports with optional dual DVI (5800q series) or dual DP (5800qd series).
Providing the computing horsepower is an Intel quad core processor. Processing speeds are up to 2.0 GHz while utilizing Intel’s SpeedStep Technology™ and capable of delivering speeds up to 2.42 GHz in “boost” mode. The 5800qd series comes standard with at least 2GB of RAM (upgradable to 8GB); giving user’s supreme multitasking abilities, regardless of operating system. The 10ZiG 5800qd series delivers the perfect combination of power and flexibility, all while providing impressive energy efficiency of just eight watts under full load.
A true enterprise class Thin Client, the 10ZiG 5800qd supports VDI and App Virtualization products such as VMware Horizon, Citrix XenDesktop, XenApp and Microsoft VDI/RDSH. The 5800qd includes prominent protocol support for Blast Extreme (H.264 Hardware decode), PCoIP, Citrix HDX (H.264 Deep Compression and Thinwire Plus) and RDP (10 & 8.1). 10ZiG also offers users a choice in operating systems between PEAKos (Linux), NOS (No OS), Windows Embedded 7 or 8 and Windows 10 IoT (W10 IoT).
Other features include a free 10ZiG centralized management utility and optional wireless connectivity. Rugged, low-maintenance, Solid-State construction featuring no moving parts or wear components rounds out a list of impressive specifications.
Complementing the true Thin Client experience of easy centralized management, productivity gains, enhanced virus protection and increased energy savings is the peace of mind of 10ZiG’s Advanced Exchange Three Year Warranty. 10ZiG’s warranty is one of the best in the industry, no registration required.
About 10ZiG Technology
To learn more about cutting edge VDI technology from 10ZiG, or to arrange for a FREE Thin or Zero Client evaluation unit, please contact the relevant office below:
Focusing solely in developing Thin and Zero Clients for the latest desktop solutions, 10ZiG Technology has long-standing partnerships with industry leaders such as Citrix, VMware and Microsoft. These partnerships are all with the aim of providing the best performance possible by supporting the full feature sets of acceleration protocols such as HDX, HDX 3D Pro, PCoIP and RDP 8.1. 10ZiG offers traditional dual screen Thin and Zero Clients, including the widest range of TERA2-based PCoIP devices on the market, including Dual Screen, Quad Screen and All-In-One hardware. 10ZiG devices come with a variety of OS options, including Linux, NOS, Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10 IoT (W10 IoT).
10ZiG is committed to taking the complexity out of Desktop Virtualization, Application Delivery and The Cloud by providing Thin and Zero Clients with components that simplify implementation, improve management, device visibility and enhance the user experience. All 10ZiG devices are accompanied by the 100% free enterprise class 10ZiG Manager Utility, enabling centralized configuration, maintenance and control of all 10ZiG Software Zero, Linux and Windows devices. The 10ZiG product range is underpinned by the most personal Sales and Support service on the market, complemented by a no-obligation, no-hassle, flexible 30-day evaluation offer.
A significant disruption of Microsoft’s Azure cloud services has affected a large number of customers in Europe and India, and it’s really trying the patience of developers using Visual Studio Team Services, with only partial use of services back online as of Friday afternoon.
“IGEL thin client is well positioned in the German SME with a very flexible solution for the Digital Workspace.” This is the conclusion a recently announced investigation Experton Group. In the “Digital Workspace Vendor Benchmark 2017” examines the consulting firm in the growing importance of the digital workspace. IGEL could convince this with its “flexible thin client solution for Digital Workspace Management”. In the field of “Digital Worksapce Management Solutions” 13 providers were considered as a whole, of which IGEL was named Rising Star.
Thus, the Bremen-based company is considered the leading candidate to ascend the future by Product Challenger in the group known as Leader. For the IGEL award underscores the success of its Managed Workspace concept with which the German thin client market leader positions itself strategically towards software vendors.
The award ceremony for the Rising Star for IGEL is part of the Digital Workspace Vendor Leader Ceremony on 27 September in the Villa Rothschild Kempinski in Koenigstein / Taunus place. Additional information about the Digital Workspace Vendor Benchmark 2017 can be found on the page Experton Group .
„IGEL ist im deutschen Mittelstand mit einer sehr flexiblen Lösung für den Digital Workspace gut positioniert.“ Zu diesem Ergebnis kommt eine kürzlich vorgestellte Untersuchung der Experton Group. Im „Digital Workspace Vendor Benchmark 2017“ beleuchtet das Beratungsunternehmen darin die wachsende Bedeutung des Digital Workspace. IGEL konnte hierbei mit seiner „flexiblen Thin-Client-Lösung für Digital Workspace Management“ überzeugen. Im Feld der „Digital Worksapce Management Solutions“ wurden insgesamt 13 Anbieter betrachtet, von denen IGEL als Rising Star ausgezeichnet wurde.
Damit gilt das Bremer Unternehmen als aussichtsreichster Kandidat, um zukünftig vom Product Challenger in die Gruppe der sogenannten Leader aufzusteigen. Für IGEL unterstreicht die Auszeichnung den Erfolg seines Managed Workspace-Konzepts, mit dem sich der deutsche Thin Client-Markführer strategisch in Richtung Softwareanbieter positioniert.
Die feierliche Verleihung des Rising Star für IGEL findet im Rahmen der Digital Workspace Vendor Leader Ceremony am 27. September in der Villa Rothschild Kempinski in Königstein/Taunus statt. Zusätzliche Informationen zum Digital Workspace Vendor Benchmark 2017 finden Sie auf derSeite der Experton Group.
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Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for Infrastructure-as-a-Service shows Amazon far ahead, but Microsoft gaining ground on the completeness of its IaaS offerings and ability to execute.
With Citrix now peddling its own version of the Raspberry Pi 3, IT pros should figure out if they have any good use cases for low-cost Raspberry Pi thin clients.
Cloud performance issues are ever-present in public, private and hybrid models. Employ cloud monitoring tools and these tips to improve end-user experience.
