Wyse Technology Responds to Customer Requests for Alternative to IBM and Neoware Linux-Based Thin-Client Offerings

Wyse Technology Launches New Winterm 5440XL Thin Client

San Jose, CA – 2002/01/22 - Wyse® Technology, the worldwide leader in secure, managed thin clients, today launched the Winterm™ 5440XL thin client. The Winterm 5440XL is designed for customers needing X-terminal, Java, or local execution of Linux application functionality, many of whom may be looking for alternatives to IBM or Neoware thin clients due to sales and support concerns stemming from their recently formed alliance. Unlike Linux products from other vendors, the Winterm 5440XL offers an expandable chassis, a robust, trusted version of Linux and exceptional remote management solution. The Winterm 5440XL will be available on January 21, 2002 via Authorized Winterm Resellers, with estimated customer pricing starting at $519.

"Wyse listened to customers who requested a Linux thin client but feel impacted by IBM's recently announced thin-client strategy, and the Winterm 5440XL is a direct response to those requests," said Jeff McNaught, vice president of market strategy at Wyse Technology. "Wyse continues to have the broadest and most widely adopted line of Windows® terminals and ICA appliances, and believes that Windows will continue to be the predominant platform for thin-client computing. The Winterm 5440XL provides a specific, tailored solution for those customers."

The Winterm 5440XL provides access to server-based Linux/Unix and 32-bit Windows applications with support for local Java and Web-based processing. The device supports the Microsoft RDP 5 and Citrix ICA 6 protocols, as well as a local browser. The Winterm 5440XL is based on SUSE Linux - a preferred version of the operating system. Unlike competing Linux products, the Winterm 5440XL does not require a network boot server, so it boots faster and uses less network resources.

The Benefits of Managed Thin Clients

The new Winterm 5440XL thin client also comes bundled with Wyse Rapport management, a comprehensive thin-client management suite. With Wyse's Rapport and WyseWorks Remote Administrator, businesses are being armed with a comprehensive management tool capable of handling hundreds of users in an installation and with the purchase of an optional enterprise upgrade, up to tens of thousands of users across multiple branch office and management locations. Management tools are core to protecting a business' investment in desktop technologies, simplifying tasks that would otherwise place a significant strain on IT staffs while ensuring maximum benefit from thin-client installations. Wyse has identified absolute TCO, desktop life and robust functionality as the three most important benefits that comprehensive management can address for customers.

Absolute Lowest TCO - Wyse's thin-client management family enables business to automate desktop management tasks and eliminate the need to physically visit each desktop device even when changing device specific settings, like local security or support for a new peripheral, maximizing IS staff efficiency.

Enabling Longest Desktop Life - When new operating systems debut, many personal computers become obsolete, or converting desktops places significant strains on IS/IT staffs. Wyse's management technology enables businesses to completely convert desktop devices as new operating systems are delivered.

Maintaining Robust Functionality - Wyse and its thin-client industry partners are continuously making advancements and delivering new features that help businesses maximize the value of their thin-client environment. Wyse's thin-client management family ensures these new features are automatically deployed throughout the enterprise.

关于Wyse Technology

WYSE创建于美国硅谷，是全球最知名的智能网络计算解决方案供应商之一。连续8年蝉联全球智能网络应用终端市场占有率第一，占全球市场份额的38％。WYSE提供的硬件、软件和服务为用户提供了可中央控制的系统来协调运算资源、应用软件资源、储存资源以提高性能，在确保系统安全、可靠、灵活的同时，降低了总体拥有成本，并且将IT部门从不必要的支持和维护工作中解放出来，大大提高了生产力。多年来，WYSE深受全球众多知名商业及公共机构的信赖，主要应用智能网络应用终端的产业包括金融、电信、广播传媒、零售、运输、政府、医疗、国防、旅游、能源、教育等行业，WYSE的客户主要是行业领先的全球化公司，财富全球排名前100名中有超过四成已经成为WYSE的客户。

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