HP Thin Client Solutions First with Zero Client Support for VMware Blast

HP Thin Client t630

PALO ALTO, Calif., August 26, 2016 — HP Inc. today

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delivered a powerful trio of HP thin client solutions to improve the transition of companies’ computing workloads to the cloud. The HP t630 Thin Client, ThinPro 6 operating system and the industry’s first zero client support for VMware® Blast Extreme(1) together provide powerful and secure virtual solutions for data-intensive businesses whose end-users need to manipulate rich content in the cloud.

As companies increasingly turn towards cloud-based

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applications for much of their computing needs, HP has been addressing these needs with powerful, flexible thin and zero-client platforms. With these offerings, HP is increasing the performance of its Thin Client offerings and expanding the range of software it supports.

“Recognizing the potential cost savings and reduced demands on IT, more and more companies are moving their workloads to the cloud,” said Jeff Groudan, vice president and global head of product management and engineering, Thin Clients, HP Inc. “A successful cloud deployment, especially among data intensive use cases, requires powerful tools to enable end-users to access and interact with a host of rich content. HP’s new cloud-based ‘power play offerings’ at the hardware, operating system and protocol level address the need for fast, seamless and secure access to cloud hosted resources.”

HP t630 thin clientStreamline Cloud-Based Deployments

Powerful and highly configurable, the HP t630 Thin Client streamlines current cloud-based deployments and protects customer investments by providing a path for future virtualization needs. Designed for knowledge-worker desktop PC replacement, the HP t630 boasts a new generation, uniquely optimized embedded x86 quad-core system-on-a chip from AMD, integrated with AMD Radeon™ graphics to support up to two Ultra High Definition (UHD) 4K displays for a rich media experience.

Securing technology investments, the HP t630 provides a range of legacy ports for reliable peripherals, DDR4 system memory and optional local dual flash memory up to 128 GB for separate, discrete storage. Customers also can choose between a wired RJ-45 connection or go wireless with an optional Wi-Fi/Bluetooth® adapter. Other options include a Fiber Optic adapter to connect to secure fiber optic networks or an external Wi-Fi antenna system to optimize performance in small spaces.

Boosts Performance and Productivity

The HP ThinPro 6 is a 64-bit Linux®-based operating system that delivers up to 30 percent performance improvement over 32-bit systems. Built for demanding cloud-based environments for all HP Thin Clients, ThinPro 6 is a powerful, flexible and customizable solution that enhances security and productivity while reducing IT maintenance burdens.

The new operating system features tool-less BIOS update to simplify local or remote upgradeability. A new Certificate Manager eases adding, configuring and managing certificates, which now resides locally in a single, certificate repository within HP ThinPro.

Access Power Cloud Content

Support for VMware Blast, the display protocol based on the H.264 or MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding (AVC) standard for encoding and decoding, helps improve mobile and desktop thin client performance and end-user experiences. VMware Blast helps improve mobile and desktop thin client performance and end-user experiences when manipulating H.264 content in spite of any network lag. It also enhances and works seamlessly with HP True Graphics software allowing users to better harness rich multimedia content.

“We’re excited with HP’s commitment to the Blast protocol for their desktop Smart Zero Clients as we continue to drive virtual desktop and cloud computing innovation,” said Pat Lee, vice president, Product Management for Cloud Apps and Desktops, VMware. “Through support for unified communications and software solutions such as HP True Graphics, HP Device Manager and HP Velocity, HP and VMware are bringing useful differentiation to market.”

.3 inch diPricing and Availability

The HP t630 Thin Client, ThinPro 6 and VMware Blast are planned to be available starting in September. The HP t630 will have an estimated U.S. starting price of $469.

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IGEL Supports VMware Blast for thin client and zero clients

IGEL Thin and Zero Clients now support the VMware Blast IGEL Thin Client Extreme protocol that holds through based on industry standards architecture numerous benefits for end users. In Blast Extreme, which is a component of VMware Horizon is 7, it is a mobile cloud optimized display protocol that next to the H.264 standard also offers HTML Client Support. This allows customers to access via a web browser and mobile devices to virtual desktops and applications.

The provision of the new VMware solution IGEL offers its users an even more performant access to virtual applications and helping them to achieve greater flexibility and more efficient work.

The VMware Blast Extreme protocol is supported by all VMware certified IGEL Thin and Zero Clients and includes the following features:

  • Hardware acceleration on the back-end side by supporting the following graphics cards: NVIDIA GRID M6, M10 and M60; AMD FirePro S4000X, S7000, S9000, S9050 and W7000; Intel HD Graphics P4700 and Iris Pro Graphics P630
  • Hardware acceleration on the client side for each H.264-enabled terminal
  • Lossless CODEC – enables lossless de- / compression of images
  • Support Virtual Connections

By integrating VMware Blast Extreme have IGEL customers even more ways to use the protocol appropriate for them and their infrastructure. The selection is made by the industry-leading management software IGEL UMS and allows simple and targeted to choose the optimal protocol for the managed thin clients within an environment. Of course, other leading solutions such as Microsoft Remote Desktop Protocol or PCoIP support.

“We are proud to work with VMware to expand our technology partnership continues and one of the first thin client manufacturers to integrate the VMware Blast Extreme protocol in our solutions, including hardware acceleration on the client side,” said Gloge, Managing Director and Partner at IGEL Technology. “We are always anxious, always to provide our partners and their customers the best solutions and technologies that enable them to improve the efficiency and performance of your IT environments and on. To mobile Especially in view of the trend or remote workstations, VMware Blast end users convenient access to desktops and applications – regardless of device, location or network “.

“We are very pleased that IGEL is one of the first thin client manufacturers that VMware Blast integrate” adds Pat Lee, VP of Product Management, End User Computing at VMware. “Combined with the NVIDIA GRID technology VMware Blast opened breakthrough improvements for our customers from numerous industries who have to face the challenge of a growing number of mobile workstations today. Thanks to VMware Blast they can sustainably improve the performance and efficiency of their VDI environments while reducing costs. “

IGEL Technology will present its thin and zero client solutions with VMware Blast first time at VMworld 2016, which takes place from August 28 to September 1 at the Mandalay Bay Hotel & Convention Center in Las Vegas. See IGEL at booth # 549th

IGEL Technology integriert das Remote-Protokoll Blast Extreme von VMware in seine Thin und Zero Clients

Mit der Bereitstellung der neuen VMware-Lösung bietet IGEL seinen Anwendern einen noch performanteren Zugriff auf virtuelle Applikationen und verhilft ihnen zu mehr Flexibilität und effizienterem Arbeiten.

Bremen, 29. August 2016 – IGEL Thin und Zero Clients unterstützen ab sofort das VMware Blast Extreme Protokoll, das durch die auf Industrie-Standards basierende Architektur zahlreiche Vorteile für Endanwender bereithält. Bei Blast Extreme, das Bestandteil von VMware Horizon 7 ist, handelt es sich um ein Mobile Cloud-optimiertes Anzeigeprotokoll das neben dem H.264-Standard auch HTML Client Support bietet. Dadurch können Kunden via Web-Browser auch über Mobilgeräte auf virtuelle Desktops und Applikationen zugreifen.

„Als Remote-Display-Protokoll der nächsten Generation, das auf den gängigen Industriestandards beruht, wollten wir VMware Blast Extreme so schnell wie möglich in unsere Lösungen integrieren. Durch die Verwendung des H.264-Standards sowie die JPG/PNG Codec-Technologie bietet das Protokoll eine außergewöhnliche Benutzererfahrung, kombiniert mit einer breiten Unterstützung diverse Endgeräte“, kommentiert Matthias Haas, Director Product Management bei IGEL Technology.

Das VMware Blast Extreme Protokoll wird von allen VMware-zertifizierten IGEL Thin und Zero Clients unterstützt und umfasst unter anderem folgende Funktionen:

§  Hardware-Beschleunigung auf Backend-Seite durch Unterstützung folgender Grafikarten: NVIDIA GRID M6, M10 und M60; AMD FirePro S4000X, S7000, S9000, S9050 and W7000; Intel HD Graphics P4700 sowie Iris Pro Graphics P630

§  Hardwarebeschleunigung auf Clientseite für jedes H.264-fähige Endgerät 

§  Lossless CODEC – ermöglicht die verlustfreie De-/Komprimierung von Bildern

§  Unterstützung Virtueller Verbindungen

Durch die Integration von VMware Blast Extreme haben IGEL-Kunden nun noch mehr Möglichkeiten, das für sie und ihre Infrastruktur passende Protokoll zu nutzen. Die Auswahl erfolgt über die branchenführende Management-Software IGEL UMS und ermöglicht einfach und zielgerichtet, das optimale Protokoll für die verwalteten Thin Clients innerhalb einer Umgebung auszuwählen. Selbstverständlich werden auch andere führende Lösungen wie das Microsoft Remote Desktop Protocol oder PCoIP unterstützt.

„Wir sind stolz darauf, unsere Technologiepartnerschaft mit VMware weiter auszubauen und als einer der ersten Thin Client-Hersteller das VMware Blast Extreme Protokoll in unsere Lösungen zu integrieren, inklusive Hardwarebeschleunigung auf Client-Seite“, kommentiert Heiko Gloge, Managing Director und Partner bei IGEL Technology. „Wir sind seit jeher bestrebt, unseren Partnern und deren Kunden immer die besten Lösungen und Technologien zur Verfügung zu stellen, damit sie die Effizienz und Performance Ihrer IT-Umgebungen immer weiter verbessern können. Gerade im Hinblick auf den Trend zu mobilen bzw. Remote-Arbeitsplätzen bietet VMware Blast Endanwendern einen komfortablen Zugang auf Desktops und Anwendungen – ganz unabhängig vom Gerät, Standort oder Netzwerk.“

„Wir sind hoch erfreut, dass IGEL zu den ersten Thin Client-Herstellern gehört, die VMware Blast integrieren“, ergänzt Pat Lee, Vice President of Product Management, End User Computing bei VMware. „In Kombination mit der NVIDIA GRID Technologie eröffnet VMware Blast bahnbrechende Verbesserungen für unsere Kunden aus zahlreichen Branchen, die sich heute der Herausforderung einer wachsenden Zahl an mobilen Arbeitsplätzen stellen müssen. Dank VMware Blast können sie die Performance und Effizienz ihrer VDI-Umgebungen nachhaltig verbessern und gleichzeitig Kosten sparen.“

IGEL Technology präsentiert seine Thin und Zero Client-Lösungen mit VMware Blast erstmals auf der VMworld 2016, die vom 28. August bis zum 1. September im Mandalay Bay Hotel & Convention Center in Las Vegas stattfindet. Sie finden IGEL am Stand #549.

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Here’s another reminder that Amazon is crushing Microsoft and Google in the cloud

AWS is still king in the cloud.

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As shown in the chart below, AWS has generated $8.9 billion over the past 12 months, more than quadruple Microsoft’s $1.8 billion and 15 times the sales of Google’s cloud service. Even more impressive is that AWS is still seeing a whopping 72% year-over-year growth, an unprecedented growth rate for any enterprise service of its scale.

 

These numbers should be seen with a grain of salt, however, because they are estimates for Microsoft and Google, which don’t break out revenue for their cloud computing services, and because AWS launched its service much earlier than the other two companies’. Microsoft also has a multibillion-dollar cloud software business that is not looped into these estimates.

 

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QNX founder Dan Dodge joins Apple

Apple Inc. is continuing to pillage the automotive software expertise of Ottawa’s QNX Software Systems, quietly hiring the company’s co-founder and former chief executive Dan Dodge earlier this year, according to media reports.

Source: www.ottawasun.com

QNX software is already installed in more than half of all cars sold worldwide.

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Thin Client Alliance – IGEL and Samsung Thin Client Displays

IGEL Technology, a world leader in the delivery of powerful workspace management software, software-defined thin clients, and thin and zero client solutions, announced that it recently formed an alliance with Samsung Electronics.

IGEL Technology Powers Samsung Electronics’ TC-L Series Thin Client Displays

 Industry-leading Linux-based OS and Universal Management Suite (UMS5) deliver efficiency, security and automated remote endpoint management for the Samsung TC222L and TC242L cloud displays

LONDON, July 27, 2016 – IGEL Technology, a world leader in the delivery of powerful workspace management software, software-defined thin clients, and thin and zero client solutions, announced that it recently formed an alliance with Samsung Electronics. As part of the agreement, IGEL Linux OS and IGEL Universal Management Suite (UMS) software is now being leveraged by Samsung Electronics to power its TC222L (21.5”) and TC242L (23.5”) thin client cloud displays.

“IGEL Technology is committed to delivering innovative and cost-effective software solutions that drive performance, increase efficiencies and support secure and stable end-user computing environments,” said Simon Richards, Managing Director for UK & Ireland at IGEL Technology. “Samsung Electronics’ selection of our powerful workspace management solutions, including the embedded Linux OS and IGEL Universal Management Suite, provides external validation of our position as a market leader. We are proud to be partnering with them in the delivery of their new TC-L Series all-in-one thin client displays, and look forward to expanding our reach into new market sectors and geographies through this alliance.”

IGEL’s Linux OS brings broad feature set to the Samsung TC-L Series thin client cloud displays that includes remote access and reliable multi-protocol connectivity to mainstream VDI environments and cloud resources such as Citrix, VMware and Microsoft. Leveraging any one of these protocols, end-users can securely consolidate their desktop applications and infrastructure into a series of cloud-based virtual applications and desktops.

Through the IGEL Universal Management Suite (UMS) software, users of the Samsung TC-L Series thin client cloud displays also benefit from a robust and secure standardized endpoint management system that enables the cost-effective management of any terminal device running the IGEL Linux OS. Additionally, with IGEL’s UMS, IT organizations gain added visibility into their clients’ configurations, and can automatically apply configuration adjustments to an entire deployment of thin client assets throughout the enterprise.

“Today’s enterprises need state-of-the-art, yet cost-effective end-user computing solutions that offer the flexibility to support remote operations, while safeguarding against evolving security threats,” said Greg Spence, Senior Business Development Manager, Samsung Electronics. “Our TC-L series thin client displays, powered by IGEL’s market-leading workspace management software, offer our enterprise customers a cost-efficient and secure all-in-one thin client design that is ideal for any business environment.”

About IGEL Technology

A world leader in the delivery of powerful remote management software, software-defined thin clients, and thin and zero client solutions, IGEL Technology helps organizations improve the agility, efficiency, and security of their virtual desktop and application delivery systems.

IGEL produces one of the industry’s widest range of hardware thin and zero clients, based on Linux and Microsoft Windows, and leads the market in software based thin clients allowing customers to access a broad spectrum of server-based infrastructures and applications. IGEL also offers powerful and intuitive management software for easy deployment and administration of thin clients throughout any size organization. Partnerships with industry leaders including Citrix, VMware, Red Hat, Microsoft and Cisco, ensure that IGEL provides the most up-to-date technology and trustworthy security to clients in industries that include Healthcare, Education & Research, Public Sector, Financial, Insurance, Retail, Logistics, and Manufacturing.

IGEL has offices in the United Kingdom, Australia, France, the Netherlands, Austria, Belgium, Switzerland, Sweden, the United States and Germany and is represented by partners in over 50 countries worldwide. To learn more, visit www.igel.com/us or follow us on Twitter atwww.twitter.com/IGEL_Technology.

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Boeing Shifts to Microsoft’s Azure Cloud Platform

Boeing and its AerData and Jeppesen subsidiaries will move cloud-based versions of their aviation analytics applications, used by more than 300 airlines, to Microsoft’s Azure cloud computing platform.

Source: www.wsj.com

Currently, airlines using the apps run them primarily on their own servers. Boeing has tinkered with cloud versions delivered over the web, using platforms from Amazon.comInc. and CenturyLink Inc., among others. But the variety of cloud systems threatened to strain Boeing’s cloud-computing expertise, said Kevin Crowley, Boeing vice president of digital aviation.

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IGEL Supports Windows® 10 Devices in Unified Management Agent

Thin Client UMA IGEL Technology Adds Support for Windows® 10 Devices to Unified Management Agent

An extension of IGEL’s industry-leading Thin Client Universal Management Suite (UMS), the software provides secure and centralized management of Microsoft® Windows 10 mobile and desktop workspaces

Reading, UK. May 26, 2016 – IGEL Technology, a world leader in the development of powerful workspace management software, software-defined thin clients, and thin and zero client solutions, today announced that the IGEL Unified Management Agent (UMA), first introduced in November 2015, now supports Microsoft Windows 10 mobile and desktop workspaces.

“Managing an organisation’s endpoints and executing software updates and patch management for notebook computers and desktop workstations can be time consuming, even for the most seasoned IT pros,” said Simon Richards, Managing Director for IGEL Technology in the UK and Ireland. “IGEL’s UMA, along with our entire suite of modern workspace management solutions, reduces the burden on IT organisations by providing them with the ability to permanently standardise the remote management of their virtual and cloud desktops, Desktop as a Service (DaaS) and Client as a Service (ClaaS) infrastructure, regardless of the desktop configuration scenario.”

IGEL UMA and the IGEL Managed Workspace

Operating as an extension of IGEL’s industry-leading UMS software, the IGEL UMA makes integrated management of virtual, cloud and desktop environments possible, providing secure and centralised remote management of thin clients, desktop computers and notebooks running Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Embedded Standard 7, the IGEL Linux operating system, and now Windows 10.

Furthermore, with the IGEL UMA, there is no need to modify or convert an existing Windows operating system, as it can be installed directly on endpoint devices, which can then be conveniently administered by the IT organisation via the IGEL UMS.

Some of the key workspace management capabilities offered by the IGEL UMA include:

  • VDI session support for Citrix XenDesktop/XenApp, VMware Horizon and Microsoft Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP);
  • Modification and configuration of Internet Explorer, user interface and network settings, printer management and selected security and systems management functions within Windows 7 and Windows 10 operating systems;
  • VNC remote assistance for support and helpdesks, which is available free of charge via the IGEL UMS;
  • Sophisticated and secure shadowing (VNC) including logging and the group-based allocation of rights; and,
  • Easy configuration of Windows firewall and routing settings within the network options.

Availability and Support

A subscription to the IGEL UMA is available now through Authorized IGEL Partners in the UK and Ireland. The IGEL UMA can be installed automatically using Active Directory, manually using an executable file, or using software packaging and distribution via third-party software. For more information on pricing, contact an Authorized IGEL Partner, or e-mail [email protected]. IGEL UMS software is available free of charge at www.myigel.com.

About IGEL Technology

A world leader in the development of powerful remote management software, software-defined thin clients, and thin and zero client solutions, IGEL Technology helps organizations improve the agility, efficiency, and security of their virtual desktop and application delivery systems.

IGEL produces one of the industry’s widest range of hardware thin and zero clients, based on Linux and Microsoft Windows, and leads the market in software based thin clients allowing customers to access a broad spectrum of server-based infrastructures and applications. IGEL also offers powerful and intuitive management software for easy deployment and administration of thin clients throughout any size organization. Partnerships with industry leaders like Citrix, VMware, Red Hat, and Microsoft ensure that IGEL provides the most up-to-date technology and trustworthy security to clients in industries that include Healthcare, Education & Research, Public Sector, Financial, Insurance, Retail, Logistics, and Manufacturing.

IGEL has offices in the United Kingdom, Australia, France, the Netherlands, Austria, Belgium, Switzerland, Sweden, the United States, Germany, Shanghai, and Beijing and is represented by partners in over 50 countries worldwide. To learn more, visitwww.igel.com

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Dell Leadership in Thin Client Innovation with Broadest Set of New Desktop Virtualization Solutions

Dell cloud client-computing today at Citrix Synergy unveiled its broadest portfolio of new and updated virtual workspace solutions including new thin

Source: www.businesswire.com

  • Top-of-the-Line Dell Wyse 7040 thin client specifically designed with the highest levels of security and performance
  • Cost-effective Dell Wyse 3030 LT thin client offers security, manageability and a great virtual desktop user experience based on Wyse ThinOS or ThinLinux technology
  • Wyse ThinOS 8.3 adds rich unified communications support for Skype for Business and updated features in concert with major virtual workspace solutions partners
  • New Wyse ThinLinux software optimized for thin clients provides additional OS option for Dell customers
  • Wyse Device Manager 5.7 offers new intuitive, simplified web-based UI and public cloud deployment options
 

 

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