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: e-mail
protected from spam bots or +44 (0)845 838 2250 x106. Alternatively visit our
website at www.hubworx.com.
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