Joint project between business, research and education
T-Systems offers new, cost-efficient network solution for workstation computers
Frankfurt, December 21, 2005
T-Systems has developed a new thin-client variation for computer networks. The end devices at the workstations not only comprise terminal, mouse, and keyboard, but also boast RAM (random access memory). When starting up the computer, this memory only boots those parts of the operating system or program from the server that are currently needed by the client user. This process takes a load off the central computer and increases its performance capabilities.
While users are working at their end devices, they have the full capacity of their workstation computers available to them. Afterward, the server saves all data centrally. With the average thin-client solution, servers are able to serve up to 30 workstations simultaneously. Now, with the new solution, this number has been increased to up to 500 workstations due to the increased performance of each individual computer.
Cost-efficient maintenance and care
Companies save costs with the slim desktop variation in comparison to fully equipped end devices, because only the central server requires maintenance and administrative services. Since the end devices themselves do not take over any significant functions, companies can also employ more reliable, more cost-efficient computers. These computers do not need to have a hard drive, fan, or any other equipment. With these advantages, the solution is also perfect for companies whose staff members make extensive use of their PCs during business hours or where the turnover volume of system users is high. These include call centers as well as companies whose staff work in shifts. Areas where many individual stations need fast access to the same software applications can also profit from this solution. This applies to education centers and software developers, for example.
Companies save costs with the slim desktop variation in comparison to fully equipped end devices, because only the central server requires maintenance and administrative services. Since the end devices themselves do not take over any significant functions, companies can also employ more reliable, more cost-efficient computers. These computers do not need to have a hard drive, fan, or any other equipment. With these advantages, the solution is also perfect for companies whose staff members make extensive use of their PCs during business hours or where the turnover volume of system users is high. These include call centers as well as companies whose staff work in shifts. Areas where many individual stations need fast access to the same software applications can also profit from this solution. This applies to education centers and software developers, for example.
More secure IT workstations
Additionally, the server solution makes workstation systems more secure: the IT department provides central Internet access with up-to-date security programs that protect all of the computers simultaneously from attacks. With this system, viruses and trojans are unable to attack individual computers, because they are unable to install their harmful files onto the running application or onto the currently installed operating system. Should an end device break down, there is no risk of data loss since all data has been saved in a cache on the central server. If users want to save data locally as well, they can do so by saving it on an external CD-ROM or USB stick. Since it is not possible to access the core of the central computer system directly from the workstations, there is no chance that staff members might do unintentional damage.
Additionally, the server solution makes workstation systems more secure: the IT department provides central Internet access with up-to-date security programs that protect all of the computers simultaneously from attacks. With this system, viruses and trojans are unable to attack individual computers, because they are unable to install their harmful files onto the running application or onto the currently installed operating system. Should an end device break down, there is no risk of data loss since all data has been saved in a cache on the central server. If users want to save data locally as well, they can do so by saving it on an external CD-ROM or USB stick. Since it is not possible to access the core of the central computer system directly from the workstations, there is no chance that staff members might do unintentional damage.
First implentation in the high school
T-Systems developed the Client Server solution together with the Communication Systems department at the University in Freiburg and the Gymnasium Remigianum, a high school in Borken, Germany. At the end of November, after two years of reliability testing, the system was launched in the school with a RAM of one gigabyte. The pilot project shows that the new thin-client variation requires low overhead. Companies that want to use this system can continue to use their existing computers. This guarantees long-term investment protection.
T-Systems developed the Client Server solution together with the Communication Systems department at the University in Freiburg and the Gymnasium Remigianum, a high school in Borken, Germany. At the end of November, after two years of reliability testing, the system was launched in the school with a RAM of one gigabyte. The pilot project shows that the new thin-client variation requires low overhead. Companies that want to use this system can continue to use their existing computers. This guarantees long-term investment protection.
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E-mail: presse@t-systems.com
T-Systems
Media Relations
Phone: +49 (0) 69 665 31-126
Fax: +49 (0) 69 665 31-139
E-mail: presse@t-systems.com
