14 DAY TRIAL // Virtual desktop computing is not exactly a new concept, but the main obstacle in front of its widespread adoption has been, unsurprisingly, the performance limitations. Virtual desktop environments are convenient because they allow for data to be stored and accessed centrally but, so far, there have not been solutions capable of matching the performance of a genuine desktop. Devon IT, however, claims to have come up with one. For users in need of high-powered virtual desktop environments, as well as hardware accelerated remote workstations, Devon IT has put together the TC10 zero client model, which enables centralized client management, storage and processing from a secure data center.
What will immediately strike users upon learning of the client is its lack of some of the essential components of a desktop. The TC10 zero client has no central processing unit and no application operating system, being, instead, enabled by the Teradici PCoIP processor. As such, while based solely on the PC-over-IP (PcoIP) protocol, the client enables enterprise and small-scale companies to centrally manage desktops and allow the delivery of applications and images directly from the data center.
“The hurdles for widespread adoption of virtual desktop computing solutions have undoubtedly been anchored in performance,” Stephane Verdy, CTO for Devon IT, says. “Powerful new zero client solutions like the TC10 deliver high-end user experiences that rival traditional desktop PCs, eradicating the performance obstacle but also drastically improving the utility for IT personnel. The cost, management, and security benefits of managing virtual desktops centrally have proven to be very attractive to companies of all sizes, and we believe adding rich media and performance with zero client computing fills a growing segment in virtual desktop deployment.”
“Devon has been a long term partner of Teradici and their innovative design of the TC10 zero client provides a highly secure and low maintenance method of accessing virtual desktops with full media capability,” Randy Groves, CTO at Teradici Corporation, adds. “The new release of VMWare View 4 with the PCoIP protocol is a compelling solution and makes the Devon TC10 a good fit for a much broader audience.”
Among the other advantages of the PcoIP-based solution are added flexibility and management benefits for IT administrators and users, improved IT efficiency and the ability to access the same data through any similar device. Not only that, but the TC10 has a minimal footprint, which “eliminates the need to equip even remote users with a complex client device, which can reduce deployment costs.”
Full information on the company's hardware and software may be found on the official website.