Thin & Zero Client Computing

Thin Computing is a server-centric computing model that replaces the PC with a Thin or Zero Client, moving the application software, data, and CPU power to a network server rather than on the client computer. Thin Computing delivers the productivity people need, at a lower cost than traditional methods, all without compromising security or manageability. This approach improves the reliability and security of information, dramatically lowers IT costs, reduces energy consumption, and is far better for the environment.

Thin Computing is analogous to, but much superior to, mainframe computing using dumb terminals. In reality, Thin Computing includes hardware services and software that work with Thin Clients, Zero Clients, and PCs, as well as wireless devices and other systems. It gives everybody in the organization secure access to the information and the applications they need, without requiring the desktop systems to store them.

Thin Clients

Thin Clients only need to run the operating system software locally, and have no hard drives or floppy drives. Thin client computing permits local printing, audio and serial device support, web browsing, terminal emulation and can combine local processing with network computing. All software applications and data are retrieved from a central server, and all data entered with keystrokes and mouse clicks is saved on the same central server.

Zero Clients

A Zero Client moves all software off the desktop to the server, the device has no CPU, no memory, no operating system and no drivers. Using functionality enabled by server virtualization, zero clients deliver not only a complete Microsoft Windows experience, including full USB support, but also a new set of high-value features not available with desktop PC architectures. Zero Clients cost less, and dont need to be managed, allowing an organization to reduce desktop computing costs by as much as 40 percent or more.

Datatrend Thin Computing Solutions

Datatrend is a provider of thin client and zero client solutions, including the devices themselves as well as the server-side software that manages the connection between the clients and the servers, as well as the management of the devices.

Learn More

To learn more about Datatrend's thin or zero client offerings or to request a quote, please visit our Request a Quote page.

Also check out our Desktop Virtualization solutions page.