Increase Useful Lifespan of Older PCs With New Thin Client Server Solution
Hubworx bundles advanced thin client server in their latest software suite, available with pay-as-you-go monthly support subscriptions.
Ayr, United Kingdom (PRWEB) June 30, 2005 -- Hubworx, provider of open source based business solutions, today announced the immediate availability of Hubworx Integrated Appliance Software. The new offering is an all-in-one server software solution that provides network security and management, web-based collaboration tools, and a thin client server complete with Open Office. The platform is also available as a pre-installed hardware solution. A free evaluation version is available for download at www.hubworx.com.
In the latest release of their software, Hubworx has included the ability to run and manage thin clients directly from the server. A thin client is a stripped down PC with no CD-ROM drive or hard drive. All applications running on the thin client are loaded over the network via Hubworx Thin Client Manager. Thin clients are suitable in situations where users perform a standardised set of tasks that does not require specialist software. Most office applications are easily handled by a thin client solution.
With Hubworx Thin Client Manager you can:
• Reduce expenditure on hardware. Thin clients are much cheaper than traditional PCs, and users won't experience any noticeable decrease in performance.
• Reduce expenditure on software: Our thin client manager comes complete with popular Open Source office software (for example: word processor, spreadsheet and presentation capabilities) reducing the need for expensive licenses from other software providers.
• Reduce support headaches: With thin client technology you only need to upgrade the software on the server and all upgrades are rolled out automatically to all thin client users.
• Reduce energy expenditure: Thin clients use on average only 30% of the energy of a PC.
• Increase the lifespan of old and obsolete PCs by converting them into thin clients, adding years to their useful lifespan.
• Increase technology utilisation: Fewer terminals are required for the same number of users. Ideal for education or public access Internet terminals.
• Increase office flexibility: With thin clients a user's preferences and documents follow them to different workstations. No matter which terminal they log into they have access to their own personalised desktop.
The addition of Hubworx Thin Client Manager to our software gives our customer base another way to reduce their IT costs without compromising the end user experience. We have found that the thin client solution is particularly attractive to educational institutions where tight budgets have to be carefully balanced against the needs of students," said Graeme Millar, Managing Director of Hubworx. Our software can breathe new life into obsolete PCs and instead of being forced to replace them, they can be used productively for a number of years."
The Hubworx Integrated Appliance software includes everything needed to manage a network and create a collaborative environment to boost productivity. The software itself is free; you only need to pay for Hubworx Managed Support services to guarantee the continued health of the system, but there are no contracts or commitments required. Subscribers can choose to activate the combination of modules most suited to their unique requirements and can cancel at any time. The available modules are:
Hubworx Thin Client Manager: The Hubworx Thin Client Manager provides everything required to connect thin clients to the network, or convert obsolete PCs into thin clients. It contains a full Linux Graphical Operating System (with similar functionality to Windows) as well as a suite of Open Source Office Applications.
Hubworx Network Manager: The Network Manager enables the sharing of files, printers and Internet connections among multiple users, while offering the protection of advanced firewall technology. Built-in antivirus, antispam and content filtering are constantly updated to protect the integrity of the data on connected PCs.
Hubworx Web Office: A customisable intranet portal containing a collaborative suite with email and calendaring, time management and billing, online courses, and a trouble ticketing system. Web Office allows Hubworx Integrated Appliance users to access their data securely outside the office from any Internet enabled PC.
Hardware Platform: Hubworx Integrated Appliance software is also available pre-installed on a powerful hardware platform for those who wish to skip the initial installation and configuration steps.
About Hubworx
Founded in 2001, Hubworx develops powerful open source based business solutions and consults on how to integrate Open Source solutions into the enterprise. Clients include IBM, Scottish Enterprise, the European Medical Evaluation Agency, Scottish Agricultural College and Athlone Institute of Technology.
Contact James Murray for more information on: jmurray@hubworx.com or +44 (0)845 838 2250 x106. Alternatively visit our website at www.hubworx.com.
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