Fujitsu Siemens Computers and Cendio starts cooperation around thin clients

Packaging common solution for Windows and Linux on the same desktop

Fujitsu Siemens Computers begins a strategic cooperation with the Swedish Cendio AB which develops ThinLinc, a solution for server based computing. The cooperation means that the companies will create a common unified solution with software, terminals, servers and infrastructure for storage. One of the first to invest in this technology is the municipality of Kristinehamn.

– We are making a strategic investment in server based computing primarily in the municipailty grade schools and in the coming years we plan on switching out around 80 percent of our current PC:s. Significantly lowered costs and easier administration are just a couple of the advantages we are counting on, says Harry Enbom, IT manager for the municipality of Kristinehamn.

According to the market intelligence firm IDC, the sale of thin clients increased by 42 percent in Europe last year (EMEA Thin Client Shipments Continue to Show Strong Growth: http://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?containerId=pr2006_03_03_121540). In total, over a million terminals were sold in the region.

– We see a clear increase in the interest for centralized computer systems, both regarding the server park and the client computers. For Fujitsu Siemens Computers the cooperation with Cendio means that we can now offer complete solutions in both areas, says Hans Alm, Vice President, Nordic Region for Fujitsu Siemens Computers.

In the target group are companies and organizations, primarily in the public sector, who want to invest in thin clients and open standards. Among those who have chosen Fujitsu Siemens Computers  and Cendio's solution for thin clients are also the University library of Lund and the municipality of Hudiksvall.

The technology cooperation is for the Scandinavian market and means that Cendio's software ThinLinc is adjusted to and verified for Fujitsu Siemens' servers and the company's thin client terminal FUTRO. The packaging will also contain middle software and infrastructure for storage to be able to offer the clients a complete solution.

Alone in mixing Windows and Linux

ThinLinc is the only terminal server system on the market which can easily manage both Windows and Linux based applications. The system is built on open protocols and can be installed on Linux and Solaris. Clients are available for Windows, Linux, Mac and Solaris. This makes it possible to mix software from different operating systems on the same desktop.

– Larger environments almost always encompass several operating systems and it's not always practical to discard any of them to save money. With ThinLinc we offer a possibility to keep a mixed environment and still gain the cost and maintenance advantages offered by server based computing, says Daniel Moosberg, Marketing Manager at Cendio.

About Fujitsu Siemens Computers
Fujitsu Siemens Computers is the leading European IT provider with a strategic focus on next-generation Mobility and Dynamic Data Center products, services and solutions. With a platform and services portfolio of exceptional depth, our offering extends from handhelds through desktops to enterprise-class IT infrastructure solutions and services offerings. Fujitsu Siemens Computers has a presence in all key markets across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, with the services division extending coverage up to 170 countries worldwide. Leveraging the strengths, innovation and global reach of our joint shareholders, Fujitsu Limited and Siemens AG, we make sure we meet the needs of customers: large corporations, small and medium enterprises and private users. To meet international standards for corporate social responsibility, Fujitsu Siemens Computers is a member of the United Nations Global Compact.  More information about the company can be found at www.fujitsu-siemens.com.

About Cendio AB
Cendio develops ThinLinc, a terminal server solution, which offers flexible and secure solutions for Server Based Computing. ThinLinc is a product for managing workplaces with Server Based Computing and to centralise the computing within an organization. ThinLinc is used to centralize applications through the use of thin clients.

ThinLinc is a fast and versatile terminal server system. It is based on open protocols such as TightVNC and SSH. The ThinLinc server software runs on Linux or Solaris, and can be used to distribute Linux/Unix desktops to thin clients. The system also supports additional application servers, such as Windows Terminal Server. This makes it possible to mix applications from different environments on the same desktop. ThinLinc supports redirection of sound, local printers, disk drives, and serial ports, on top of SSH. Clients for Windows, Linux, and Solaris are available.

For more information, please contact:
Daniel Moosberg, Marketing Manager, Cendio AB
Phone: +46 (0)13 290 859
E-mail: daniel.moosberg@cendio.com

Jan Backman, Marketing Manager, Fujitsu Siemens Computers AB
Phone: +46 (0)8 58 88 82 75, Mobile: +46 (0)70 268 82 75
E-mail: jan.backman@fujitsu-siemens.com