Esprit Systems, Inc. Announces Support For Citrix MetaFrame Thin-client/server Software.SAN JOSE San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 16, 1998-- 300-TC and PC-TC Complement MetaFrame by Providing Installation Cost Savings Esprit Systems, Inc., a manufacturer of terminal devices supporting Citrix's Independent Computing Architecture Independent Computing Architecture (ICA) is a proprietary protocol for an application server system, designed by Citrix Systems. The protocol lays down a specification for passing data between server and clients, but is not bound to any one platform. (ICA Ica (ē`kä), city (1993 pop. 108,724), capital of Ica dept., SW Peru, on the Pan-American Highway. It is a commercial center for the cotton, wool, and wine produced in the region. There are several summer resorts nearby. ), today announced support for Citrix's new MetaFrame thin-client/server software. Esprit is manufacturing a family of Windows-based terminals including the, 300-TC and PC-TC, that work in conjunction with Citrix's MetaFrame(tm) thin-client/server software. The combination of Esprit's thin client terminals and Citrix thin client/server software will reduce the cost of network computing Storing and/or running applications in servers in a network. See cloud computing and network computer. through centralized administration, expanded application entry and secure client access. Esprit's PC-TC, PC card, converts legacy PCs into a MetaFrame Windows-based thin client. The Esprit 300-TC thin client terminal reduces the installation cost of a system while helping to provide the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO (1) (Total Cost of Ownership) The cost of using a computer. It includes the cost of the hardware, software and upgrades as well as the cost of the inhouse staff and/or consultants that provide training and technical support. See ROI. ) savings when connected to Citrix thin-client/server software. Both products serve as ICA clients connecting to Citrix WinFrame WinFrame was a multi-user version of Windows NT 3.51 which was fully repackaged by Citrix Systems. At this stage of the product development Citrix Systems licensed the Windows NT 3.51 base operating system from Microsoft. and MetaFrame(tm) thin-client/server software. When connected to Citrix thin-client/server software, like MetaFrame, Esprit's PC-TC and 300-TC provide users with the functionality and friendliness of Windows-based environments while providing system administrators the security, cost benefits and central administrations benefits. "Citrix is providing the software portion of a powerful network centric Windows solution, it is now up to hardware suppliers like Esprit to make the initial cost more affordable," said Michael Posner Michael Posner may refer to:
"Citrix recognizes that both the installation cost and the TCO are both important elements in the acceptance of MetaFrame/thin client computing. The contribution of Esprit Systems in providing an affordable ICA terminal and a PC card solution that allows legacy PC's to become full low TCO terminals helps achieve MetaFrame's ultimate success." Citrix MetaFrame thin-client/server software is transforming the way organizations deploy, manage and access business applications across the extended enterprise - regardless of client hardware, operating platform, network connection or available bandwidth - providing improved application manageability, access, performance and security. Citrix MetaFrame thin-client/server software facilitates rapid application deployment allowing for a competitive advantage, maximizes return on investment by leveraging existing computing infrastructure, and reduces total cost of application ownership up to 50 percent. The Esprit PC-TC, a PC card, lists for $249 and plugs into a 16-bit ISA (1) (Instruction Set Architecture) See instruction set. (2) (Interactive Services Association) See Internet Alliance. (3) (Internet Security and Acceleration) See .NET. slot of a legacy PC. The card boots from its built-in OS and ICA client accessing ICA-enabled application servers. No local storage is required, since the card only uses the desktop's processor, keyboard, video, memory, and mouse. The PC-TC connects directly to Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows NT and DOS text applications. Circumventing the legacy OS and disk storage, the card reduces support liabilities. The Esprit 300-TC, a full ICA client terminal, is priced dramatically lower than the competition at a list price of $583 reducing the purchase cost while helping to provide the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) savings when connected to a Citrix WinFrame or MetaFrame(tm) thin-client/server. The low-profile design with internal power supplies supports up to 21" monitors and provides SVGA (Super VGA) A screen resolution of 800x600 pixels. Third-party vendors extended IBM's VGA display standard and were the first to use the term. SVGA has also referred to 1,024x768 resolutions. See PC display modes. color output. Communication features include two high-speed 16550 serial ports, a 10BASET Ethernet interface, and a local printer port, which is also network addressable Reachable. When something is addressable, it can be identified and manipulated independently of its surroundings. For example, screen pixels and RAM memory are addressable. Each of the screen's picture elements can be individually turned on and off, and each of the memory's bytes can be . Ease of use and security are assured with auto log on, server browsing, document publishing, pass word protection and secure client access. Simple installation is made possible by both an internal power supply and a power outlet thus requiring only one power plug. Both models use FlashROM for storing operating firmware and automatically accepts firmware updates from a server. When connected to Window application servers, TC terminals provide users with the functionality and friendliness of the Windows environment while providing system administrators the security, cost benefits and central administration of terminal benefits. Founded in 1983, Esprit Systems manufactures data terminals, a remote access server, for operating systems such as UNIX UNIX Operating system for digital computers, developed by Ken Thompson of Bell Laboratories in 1969. It was initially designed for a single user (the name was a pun on the earlier operating system Multics). , and Windows NT environments. The company's headquarters are located in San Jose, California San Jose (IPA: /ˌsænhoʊˈzeɪ/) is the third-largest city in California, and the tenth-largest in the United States. It is the county seat of Santa Clara County. . For More Information Please Contact Kelly Distefano at 510/226-6780. CONTACT: API Communications, Fremont, Calif. Kelly Distefano, Communications Specialist 510/226-6780 |
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