(Click for larger view of Wyse's V-Class thin client)"We turned to Wyse [Technology] to completely overhaul our antiquated PC network," says Alessandra (Allie) Nicoletti, Director of Strategy for Jenny Craig. "We needed a simple solution that could easily be deployed across all our centers while still being centrally managed by a limited IT staff. It came down to ease of use and cost savings. That's why we opted to go with Wyse instead of continuing to invest in our traditional PC network. These thin clients give you PC-class functionality and applications without the administrative headaches."
V-Class thin client
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By standardizing on Wyse's Model V90 thin clients running Windows XP Embedded and "Wyse Device Manager" (WDM) software, the company will be able "to streamline and centrally manage all IT operations," a Wyse spokesman explained in a statement. "This will allow them to improve customer service by providing users with real-time access to information without compromising on security or performance.
Wyse thin clients also help reduce IT administration costs because software patches and upgrades can be managed remotely." Thin clients, moreover, are less power hungry and take up less real estate than full-fledged PCs. The WDM software, in turn, reduces maintenance and, thus, total cost of ownership, said Wyse.
Maryam Alexandrian, Wyse's senior VP of worldwide sales and channels, stated, "Jenny Craig is just another example of why thin computing appeals on so many levels. You can examine it from an ease of use, total cost saving, enhanced security or energy reduction perspective and thin computing always has a great value proposition. More and more organizations are determining that PC-based networks are just too costly and not flexible enough to meet their requirements."
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