Netvoyager Thin Client Desktop Technology and Server Computing

Welcome to the January issue of Netvoyager Technology in Action, the thin client and server-based computing newsletter.

This month we look at IT and the environment and how Netvoyager thin clients help reduce environmental waste. We examine Microsoft licensing issues and new product releases from Netvoyager.

In addition we bring you the latest from our server software partners and Intel blade server technology.

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• PCs are bad for your health and the environment

In today's world environmental unrest, earthquakes, tidal waves and viral epidemics are on the increase. Inefficient use of electrical power is resulting in Ozone layer depletion and global warming. Traditional desktop PCs consume and waste significant electricity and generate toxic e-waste harming us and the environment in the long term. Computing can be smarter and environmentally friendly and Netvoyager thin clients, the desktop replacement is an option worth considering, read on....

• Netvoyager launches the latest in high performance slim line thin clients

Netvoyager launches the latest in high power slim thin client desktops, the LX-1020, aimed at heterogeneous networks supporting Microsoft Terminal Server, Citrix Metaframe, Unix X-Windows, Tarantella, terminal emulation and local FireBird browser. This makes the LX-1020 the most feature rich thin client in the market, read on....

• Optimise Citrix and Terminal Server performance, One solution - multiple cures
Are you witnessing rogue application behaviour on your Citrix/Terminal Server? Are you suffering user capacity issues? TSCALE is a simple system tool that automatically optimises your server resource usage and gives you immediate realistic gains;

•	Citrix endorsed product
•	Reduces unnecessary hardware investment
•	Reduce the amount of RAM & CPU capacity used by applications unnecessarily
•	Throttle and control rogue applications that utilise RAM and CPU uncontrollably which affects the entire system
•	Add more users per server without additional cost
•	Reduce administration and trouble shooting overheads
•	Reduce business risk, increase ROI and reduce the TCO
•	Get an average of 40% improvement on performance and resources, effectively a free server for every three servers TSCALE is installed on for just under £299.

After evaluating the top technology in this space, we selected to market TSCALE due to its proven market and technical leadership. Server-based computing is all about resource management and distribution at the server-core. TSCALE is a must in any management tool bag.

TSCALE is available to buy online. If you would like to try TSCALE first please fill in our evaluation form or contact us if you have any questions on 0845 108 3030.

• The ultimate alternative to Citrix MetaFrame has just got better
Tarantella Inc has just released version 4.0 of its flagship server product. Terminal Server Edition of Tarantella has over 75% of the Citrix features for less than 20% of the price.

Targeted for the Microsoft-centric enterprise, the Secure Global Desktop from Tarantella, Terminal Services Edition (TSE), is the ultimate companion to Windows® Terminal Services in Windows 2000/2003 Server. TSE offers enhanced security for server-based application access, load balancing for managing larger numbers of users and servers. It also adds policy-based application management services which are not available in Terminal Services.

TSE’s native support for the RDP protocol to access applications preserves your investment in Microsoft IT infrastructure. TSE software concurrent licenses are priced at £37 per user, when compared to a minimum cost of £250 per user for Citrix.

• Consolidate your server farm and add scalability and redundancy to your processing infrastructure with Intel Blade Servers

With high availability and scalability being some of the main business IT drivers, Intel Blade Server technology is a solution that covers all the bases. Real estate costs in data centres at companies throughout UK cities are at an all time high, therefore high density multi-processor ultra-high performing servers are an ideal solution.

Netvoyager has partnered with Intel to bring you affordable blade server technology. read on....

• Solution to obsolete Microsoft Software and the continuous PC upgrade regime

As Microsoft improves its software, newer versions replace older releases and rightfully they implement product end-of-life process. This means that many of you still use software that is obsolete of becoming obsolete. Its a never ending cycle. Netvoyager has an alternative long term solution that simplifies the process. read on....

• Thin Clients are the healthy option
Save energy and help preserve the environment by using Netvoyager thin clients. Our products consume significantly less energy than traditional PCs, you will save on electricity bills and help protect the environment. Visit our energy savings calculator and see what kind of savings you'll achieve. You may also get government grant!

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- What is a thin client?
- What is server-based computing?
- How to measure your TCO?
- How to capacity plan?
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