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

Thin is analogous to, but much superior to, mainframe computing using dumb terminals. In reality, it includes hardware services and software that work with Thin/Zero Clients, 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 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 delivers 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 computing costs less, and doesn't 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 and zero computing 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.

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