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2X has released a Server Based Computing Guide aimed at directing companies towards optimizing their IT infrastructure. The Guide describes ways in which a business can cut hardware, energy and administration costs by switching to a server based computing environment.
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PRESS RELEASE For immediate release
New Server Based Computing Guide Directs Companies Towards Higher Efficiency andLower Costs
2X Software Server Based Computing Guide illustrates strategies for implementingServer Based Computing
London, UK, 29 November 2006 Â 2X today announced the release of the 2X Server BasedComputing Guide, which describes ways in which to optimize IT networkinfrastructures whilst cutting hardware, energy and administration costs.
Businesses worldwide face an escalating desktop PC management problem, requiringtremendous resources, both in staff and capital. As a result, the typical ITinfrastructure has become increasingly complex, resource-intensive, and expensive.
"Only the more advanced thin client approach will be able to outdo cost intensiveWindows fat clients in companiesÂ' networks. Desktop Centralization like VMwareÂ'sVirtual Desktop Infrastructure or MicrosoftÂ's Terminal Server can stop theday-to-day fat client management and maintenance from becoming a bigger headache. At2X we are proud to contribute to this by presenting the Server Based Computing Guideexplaining how to use 2X thin client technology to distribute Desktops andApplications to cost efficient thin clients and converted PCs, said NikolaosMakris, CEO 2X
What the 2X Server Based Computing Guide offers:The Guide supports IT decision makers and administrators with all the necessaryinformation to choose the right SBC solution for their Network infrastructure. It isdivided into two main parts. Part one describes different application publishingscenarios with 2X ApplicationServer and 2X LoadBalancer on Windows Terminal Server.The second part explains how to convert a network in a native thin clientenvironment connecting to Virtual Desktops, Linux and Windows Terminal Servers andpublishing applications to the 2X ThinClient multiple OS desktop. Server Based Computing Core advantagesLess Administration  Allows centralmanagement of users, patches software, (updates and upgrades) data, and backups Hardware Independence  Supports virtually all client devices and computer hardwareand very low systemReducing Energy Costs  Thin clients have a very low system requirement and lessenergy consumption than standard PCsEasy Access  Employees, customers and Partners telework / roam more easily usingpublished desktops and applicationsReduction in TCO  Total Cost of Ownership reduction by up to 50%.
For more information about 2X Server Based Computing Guide visit:http://www.2x.com/solut ions/. The Guide is available for download at:http://www.2x.com/solution s/download/.htm. User to user support is available via the 2X forums at http://forums.2x.com
About 2X 2X Software Ltd - 2X is a software developing company for the booming server-basedcomputing market. Thin client computing controls spiraling PC management costs,centralizes application and desktop management, improves security and performanceand allows users to work remotely. The companyÂ's product line includes: 2XThinClientServer Enterprise edition and PXES edition, 2X LoadBalancer for TerminalServices/Citrix, 2X ApplicationServer for Windows Terminal Services and 2X SecureRDPfor Windows Terminal Services. 2X is a privately held company with offices inFrankfurt, Cyprus, UK and Malta. Its management team is backed by years ofexperience in developing and selling network infrastructure software. 2X is aMicrosoft and RedHat partner. For more information visit: www.2x.com,www.2xsoftware.de (German), www.2xsoftware.it (Italian), www.2xsoftware.fr (French),www.2xsoftware.es (Spanish).
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