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A server-centric computing model in which the application software, data, and CPU power resides on a network server rather than on the client computer. A computer terminal used in a central server computing network analogous to and huge improvement upon mainframe computing using dumb terminals. Thin client applications and data storage run on the server behind data center firewalls. Thin clients are powerful enough to operate with web, Windows, UNIX, and Linux applications. They included PC-like GUIs, keyboard and mouse, and are capable of handling terminal emulations.
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How Thin Clients Run Applications
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The data and software will look and feel the same as on a PC for any user on the network, which makes it easier for users to work in multiple locations. Thin Clients only need to run the operating system software locally, and have no hard drives or floppy drives. Thin client computing permits local printing, audio and serial device support, web browsing, terminal emulation and can combine local processing with network computing.
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Data Security and Accessibility
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Since there are no data drives, thin clients are protected from the use of unauthorized software or the introduction of viruses. Data cannot be copied to a disk or saved to any other location than the central server. All software maintenance, upgrades and virus protection is performed on the server, which makes it much easier and cost-effective for IT managers to keep networks running smoothly and efficiently by performing tasks such as software installations and upgrades remotely rather than having to visit each end-user device.
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Less Downtime and Greater Efficiency
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In the event of a disaster, recovery is much more immediate, because data backups are handled on the central server. If a thin client terminal is damaged or destroyed, a new one can be configured automatically without the physical presence of IT assistance.
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Most Economical
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Thin Clients costs less to purchase than PCs, and since they have no moving parts, they have a longer lifespan. Software upgrades and backups can be handled by IT staff at the central server, dramatically reducing support costs. Thin clients also use one-seventh of the power required by PCs.
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Why Thin Clients?
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Thin clients are a powerful solution for today's healthcare, financial, education and other industries. For highly standardized tasks and keeping up to date with the latest software and virus protection, a thin client network is not only economical but easier for IT administrators to manage. Many Thin Client Central customers are finding that making the transition from older dumb terminals or desktop PCs to a thin client network is easy, cost effective and secure.
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Efficiency
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Thin clients use software and data from network servers. Data from different workstations or different locations is entered into or retrieved from a centralized database. There are no hard drives or floppy drives, so entered data can only be saved to the central server. Upgrades can be performed remotely, so that the IT department does not need to travel to various locations. Backup of important data only needs to be done on the central.
With no moving parts to break down, thin clients are likely to last longer than desktop PCs. Workstations are standardized, using the same applications, with the same interface, making them easier for healthcare staff to use. Thin clients are simple to install and set up and are always on, making important patient data immediately accessible to an entire team of healthcare professionals.
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Security
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Since there is no hard drive or floppy drive, thin clients are protected from the use of unauthorized software or the introduction of viruses. Data cannot be copied to a disk or saved to any other location than the central server. Centralized processing makes it easy to manage and monitor system access and to enforce security policies and procedures, so that internal security risk is minimized.
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Economy
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Not only do thin clients cost less to purchase than desktop PCs (especially if you decide to implement our top quality Refurbished models), but because they have fewer moving parts, they usually have a longer useful lifespan. Reduced IT costs are part of the bargain when upgrades and backups are handled by a central server. Your company may also benefit from energy savings by switching to thin clients.
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