Wyse Technology to Collaborate with Transmeta on PC-Alternative Desktop Platforms; Wyse to Leverage Transmeta's Processors in Future Alternative Desktops.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers 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)--Dec. 3, 2003 Wyse Technology, the domain experts in server-centric computing, today announced plans to collaborate with Transmeta Corporation (Nasdaq:TMTA TMTA Transmeta (stock symbol) TMTA Texas Music Teachers Association TMTA Tennessee Mathematics Teachers Association TMTA Truro Morlaix Twinning Association (UK) ) to develop non-PC desktops based on Transmeta's processors. Wyse will work with Transmeta to research and develop innovative PC alternative platforms that address the evolving information access needs of the enterprise IT market. Wyse continues to have a focused expertise in helping enterprises continue to reduce 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. ) of systems that access information while maximizing their return on investment (ROI (Return On Investment) The monetary benefits derived from having spent money on developing or revising a system. In the IT world, there are more ways to compute ROI than Carter has liver pills (and for those of you who never heard of that expression, it means a lot). ) from server-centric computing, and this collaboration supports this mission. "The personal computer is clearly no longer the only desktop of choice for information access, as thin clients, handheld PDAs, smart phones and blade PCs A PC architecture that houses multiple PC modules ("blades") in a single chassis. It takes the machines off the users' desks and houses them in rack mounted cabinets in the datacenter similar to blade servers (see blade server). all present suitable alternatives depending on an enterprise's needs," said George Skaff, vice president of worldwide marketing at Wyse Technology. "Today, CIOs and CTOs understand it is less important where information resides and more important to deliver cost-effective access to the information." Having set the industry-standard for non-PC desktops by pioneering the original browser-based thin clients, Windows-based terminals A specialized terminal or slimmed-down PC used as a client to Windows Terminal Server. See Windows terminal. , network terminals and network computers, Wyse has shown the company is constantly innovating. Transmeta's Crusoe(TM) and Efficeon(TM) processors are ideally suited for non-PC devices given the high performance, energy efficiency, low thermal characteristics, reliability and quiet operation inherent in both families of processors. They are ideally suited to meet the needs of the next generation of mobile, wireless, and embedded Inserted into. See embedded system. devices. "The adoption rate of non-PC desktops is growing at a rapid pace due to the changing needs of organizations to access server or Internet-based information in a cost-effective way," said Bob O'Donnell, Director, Personal Technology at IDC. "Across almost all business sectors, the server-centric computing model is delivering both business and cost benefits such as increased reliability, advanced remote management and the simplified deployment of new users and software. This benefits organizations by reducing costs, diminishing downtime and ultimately saving businesses millions of dollars in IT spending." "Transmeta continues to work with industry-leading companies like Wyse to drive innovation in efficient computing," said Arthur L. Swift, senior vice president of marketing at Transmeta. "With this collaborative effort, we see a great potential for growth in server-centric computing, placing Transmeta in a position to be the leading supplier of microprocessors for non-PC desktops by this time next year." About Wyse Technology Wyse Technology maximizes the benefits of server-centric computing and centralized cen·tral·ize v. cen·tral·ized, cen·tral·iz·ing, cen·tral·iz·es v.tr. 1. To draw into or toward a center; consolidate. 2. IT. The company delivers access to Windows and web applications and has end-to-end expertise from the server, through the network, to the desktop. Wyse makes server-centric computing more manageable and cost-effective through: software that delivers better ROI from existing servers and PCs; desktop and mobile thin-clients that provide easy and affordable access to information; software tools that manage a broad spectrum of information access devices, and professional services (job) professional services - A department of a supplier providing consultancy and programming manpower for the supplier's products. to make it all work better together. Wyse customers gain a greater return from their existing technology investments, mitigate business risks, and improve their bottom line. The company has been #1 in thin-client market share for the last five years, and has been named Microsoft "Embedded Partner of the Year" for three years running. The company has headquarters 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. , with offices worldwide. For more information, visit the Wyse Website at www.wyse.com or call 1-800-GET-WYSE. Wyse, WY and WyseWorks are registered trademarks, and Winterm, Wyse Expedian and Alcatraz are trademarks of Wyse Technology Inc. Rapport is a trademark of Rapport Technologies Inc., a division of Wyse Technology. Other product names mentioned herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Editor's Note Editor's Note (foaled in 1993 in Kentucky) is an American thoroughbred Stallion racehorse. He was sired by 1992 U.S. Champion 2 YO Colt Forty Niner, who in turn was a son of Champion sire Mr. Prospector and out of the mare, Beware Of The Cat. Trained by D. : The appropriate full company name is "Wyse Technology Inc." rather than "Wyse Technologies." |
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