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As one of only a handful of UK companies to hold Gold Partnership accreditation with Wyse Technology, Alchemy is well positioned to satisfy all an organisation's requirements for server-centric computing and thin clients.

Server-centric computing, deploying thin client terminals, is the fastest growing approach to delivering user access to corporate IT services.  Put simply, it is when all applications and data are hosted centrally on a server and users access it using thin client terminals.  Providing the same user interface as traditional PCs, thin client terminals are more secure, resilient and much lower cost than traditional PCs.  Server-centric computing provides a genuine alternative to client-server architectures, with lower support costs, than client-server architectures where data and applications reside on PCs spread throughout the organisation.

"Organisations should consider server-based architectures as a method to more effectively manage end-user applications and the costs associated with developing, maintaining and supporting client hardware."

Gartner Research, November 2003

Benefits of a thin client approach:

• No local data or applications to install
• Completely centralised management
• Thin clients don't catch viruses
• Software and hardware upgrades done in your data centre, not at every desktop
• All data and applications held centrally enabling easy backup and security
• One ON/OFF button, no moving parts and no floppy/CD/hard drives
• User terminals (offering the same user access to corporate and web-based applications) are typically less than 50% of the cost of traditional PCs or laptops

"Thin client deployment can cut costs, particularly software maintenance and upgrade overheads. In addition, access and data security are more robust, and routes for virus/worm attacks are limited."

Butler Group, January 2003

Alchemy's approach to thin client computing

In order to ensure our customers benefit from the very best thin client solutions, Alchemy has forged a partnership with Wyse Technology, the acknowledged world leader in thin client computing. As part of this relationship our pre-sales consultants and technicians are trained by, and work closely with, experts from Wyse Technology.

  Why Wyse Technology?

• Wyse Technology is the clear market leader in thin client technology. With almost 42% of the world market Wyse are continually surpassing the industry growth rate and setting the pace for the rest of the industry.
• Wyse specialise in thin client computing, and nothing else. This means they are completely focussed on delivery our customers the best thin client solutions possible.
• Wyse invest $18 million on research and development each year, enabling them to deliver the industry's broadest range of hardware products and thin client management software.

Winterm Thin Clients

Wyse Winterm thin clients are secure, managed, affordable and reliable. Select from three types for the right solution to your requirements:

Simple Windows-based terminals - The thinnest thin clients. Everything happens on the server.

Powerful terminals - Featuring terminal emulation and a built-in basic browser.

Flexible terminals - Enjoy rich Internet browsing and run applications locally.

Wyse Software

Wyse software products are the most powerful way to expand the management of Winterm thin clients and the capacity and performance of terminal servers.

Wyse Rapport manages more thin clients than any other software product on the market. The Workgroup version of Rapport is bundled with every Wyse Winterm - this means that when you buy Wyse, you are purchasing a complete, secure and managed desktop solution.

Thin Client Management

• WyseT Rapport® 4.0
• Rapport Priority Plus

PC Control

• Wyse Alcatraz
• Alcatraz Priority Plus

Server Optimisation

• Wyse Expedian 3.0

Winterm Accessories

Wyse accessories are the simplest, most powerful way to expand the management and functionality of Winterm thin clients. With these additional products, administrators can provide users with expanded security and functionality.

General Purpose Terminals

Wyse is the worldwide market leader in general purpose terminals. The wide variety of devices, sold under the Wyse and Link brands, enables organisations to find the right solution to fit their specific requirements.

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