Channel pros with mobile SMB clients can now provide access to a virtual desktop infrastructure on Microsoft platforms over a variety of possible host, client, and network configurations.†
Wyse Technology, a cloud client computing innovator, announced this week its full support of RDP 7.1 and Microsoft RemoteFX upon availability from Microsoft, with the release of Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 2 (SP1).†
The announcement from Wyse Technology means channel pros with mobile SMB clients can now access a local-like, remote virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) experience on Microsoft platforms over a variety of possible host, client, and network configurations.†
Microsoft RemoteFX leverages virtualized graphics resources and advanced codecs to recreate the fidelity of hardware-assisted graphics acceleration (including support for 3D content and Windows Aero) on a remote user’s device.†
Microsoft RemoteFX is supported immediately on Wyse cloud PCs, a cloud-based alternative to legacy PCs.† Wyse cloud PCs directly support Windows 7 SP1 as it is today. Wyse will also deliver RDP 7.1 and RemoteFX support to customers using thin clients based on Wyse-enhanced Windows Embedded Standard 7 this quarter, followed by Wyse-enhanced Windows Embedded Standard 2009, and the upcoming Windows Embedded Compact 7 platform.†
Wyse new thin clients, based on Windows Embedded Standard 7, deliver the popular Windows 7 operating system in a customizable thin client device, including out-of-the-box support and seamless integration with Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, RDP 7.1 protocol, and RemoteFX functionality.
According to Wyse it was “the first company to deliver Windows Embedded Standard 7 on a wide range of desktop and mobile thin clients.”
Param Desai, senior director of product management at Wyse Technology, says his company’s cloud PCs and thin clients based on Windows & and Windows Embedded Standard 7 are “delivering on the power, familiarity, and reliability of the Windows 7 operating system and the latest RDP 7.1 technologies.”
Desai adds, “With Wyse’s support for RDP 7.1 with Microsoft RemoteFX, our customers will benefit from a rich media experience while maintaining the power, manageability, and security benefits of virtual desktops and cloud computing ready appliances.”
Wyse will provide tested and certified updates for customers using Wyse thin clients with Windows Embedded Standard 7 this quarter and Windows Embedded Standard 2009 beginning in Q2 2011.† Existing Wyse customers with R class desktop or X class mobile thin clients or cloud PCs already have RDP 7.1 and RemoteFX compatibility, and can immediately test or pilot the solution.
