Dell has introduced a broad set of desktop virtualization solutions across its portfolio that make it easier than ever for customers to deploy, configure and manage their VDI environments. The solutions announced today include the Dell EMC XC Xpress for VDI appliance for the small and medium businesses, so they can efficiently deploy, manage and run a desktop virtualization infrastructure solution at an affordable price-per-seat. Dell also introduced the Latitude 3480 mobile thin client, based on Windows 10 IOTE, for security and performance with the neat UX of an enterprise-class laptop. Dell is also releasing the latest version of its virus-resistant thin client operating system, ThinOS 8.4, with support for VMware Blast Extreme Protocol, and the new Wyse Management Suite software, a flexible solution that lets organizations centrally configure, monitor, manage and optimize their Wyse thin clients.
Dell EMC XC Xpress for VDI include:
- The appliance offers an end-to-end approach to VDI, and it can be self-deployed in just a few hours without the need for deep virtualization expertise or professional services. On-going management is efficient with web-based interfaces, such as the Nutanix PRISM management console.
- Organizations can start with a three-node configuration and scale up to four nodes based on changing business needs by adding additional appliances. The appliance supports leading hypervisor and brokering technology from Citrix, Microsoft and VMware.
- The appliance has robust functionality with application and desktop delivery in as little as 3U of rack space. Additional enterprise-class features include cloud-backup and self-healing clusters for resiliency.
- Dell EMC XC Xpress for VDI is available starting July 20, 2017
Dell Latitude 3480
The Dell Latitude 3480 mobile thin client offers the security, control and manageability that organizations require from thin clients in a mobile form-factor based on Dell’s leading-edge Latitude PCs. Designed for task and knowledge workers, the new Latitude 3480 mobile thin client is a cost-effective and powerful solution that leverages Windows 10 IoT Enterprise, and broad connectivity options with the familiar user experience of an enterprise-class laptop.
- Leveraging the thoughtful design and user experience of the Latitude portfolio, the 3480 mobile thin client has a14-inch Full HD display and is built with a robust feature set including an Intel dual core processor with integrated graphics, 8GB DDR4 RAM[i], and extended battery life.
- The Latitude 3480 mobile thin client supports a broad mix of peripheral attachments and network connections, including USB 3.1 (2) and 2.0 (1), RJ45, HDMI and VGA ports, and WLAN and Bluetooth connections. Customers can also use the Dell D1000 USB Dock Station for further peripheral expansion.
- Customers can connect to a variety of virtual desktop brokers including Citrix XenDesktop, Microsoft RDS and VMware Horizon.
- Dell Latitude 3480 mobile thin client is available starting July 19, 2017, with a starting price of $799 USD
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ThinOS 8.4 with Expanded Protocol Support
ThinOS 8.4 now supports VMware Blast Extreme remote connection protocol, offering an even richer graphical experience, and greater flexibility and management options in virtual workspace environments. For Citrix users, ThinOS 8.4 now supports the latest Citrix HDX RealTime optimization pack 2.2 for increased unified communications capability, and greater video and multimedia capabilities including support for HTML5 video redirection to control and optimize the way XenApp and XenDesktop servers deliver HTML5 multimedia web content. It also now supports Real Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP), HTTP Live Streaming (HLS), and HTTP Independent Computing Architecture (ICA) multimedia redirection, which is needed for modern video content distribution services such as QUMU Multicasting. Wyse ThinOS 8.4 is available now.
New Wyse Thin Client Management Platform
It is a new solution that allows organizations to configure, monitor, manage and optimize Wyse thin client deployments up to tens of thousands of seats. With installation taking place in under five minutes, it is fast and easy for administrators to deploy and manage a fleet of thin clients without the complexity typically associated thin client management. Available in two versions, a Standard and Pro version, organizations can choose the best solution for their needs with scalable management for small, mid-size and large customer deployments. Wyse Management Suite Standard is a free, on-premise management tool for up to 10,000 endpoints. Wyse Management Suite Pro is a $20 per seat, per year subscription with the option of either on-premise or cloud management – or a combination of both. With the Pro solution, organizations will be able to adopt a hybrid model and “float” their licenses between on-premise and cloud management. Wyse Management Suite is available now. The migration capability from Wyse Device Manager to Wyse Management Suite will be available in the next release
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