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5 Reasons Thin Clients Deserve A Fresh Look

Tuesday, 23 January 2007 by Michel Roth

This article from FCW.com by John Moore on the subject of discusses why and when Thin Clients are a good choice for your company. Although I don't agree, it's an interesitng article to read. THe five reasons he mentions are:

1. The proof is in: Running thin clients can cost less
2. Server-side virtualization tools create new options
3. Recent lapses underscore an ongoing need for better security
4. New packages to choose (Thin Client laptops for example)
5. 64-bit horsepower fuels efficiency

"Thin-client computing has been around for years, and at various times, vendors have declared that thin is in. The thin-client approach involves diskless desktop computers that pass off most processing and administrative chores to a centralized server. The underlying premise of thin clients is that fewer moving parts and no local storage reduce administrative costs and boost security."

"Many organizations have bought into the technology, but performance concerns and budget issues have kept others on the sidelines. Thin-client computing may now deserve another look, given proven financial benefits, continuing security concerns and recent technology twists."

Read it all here.