Advantage of thin client (Security, Operation, and Management)

Thin client system not only helps system administrators or management who are concerned about information security or operation/management cost but also contributes to enhancement of environment-friendliness and business ethics.

Thin client is a savior for information security

情報セキュリティ

Prevention of information leak

Thin client has no external storage, there is no worry of information leak in case there is a theft or loss of device. Affirmative information management irrelevant to accidents caused with theft of loss of device or storage can be established.

No worries of getting infected with spyware or virus

As no information is saved in thin client, there is no worries of getting infected with spyware or virus.

System administrators can concentrate on server management

OS/Application update is easy

For thin client, SBC type is adopted, in which OS/application is installed in server. Update of software and adoption of patch that was carried out per device can be conducted at once.

Reduction of helpdesk/maintenance

Devices rarely break down so user helpdesk time can be reduced.

Thin client makes is ecological

Power consumption is below 1/6 compared to PC

Power consumption of desktop PC is about 200W while that of thin client is about 30W, which is below 1/6 compared to PC. Heat generation is low so exhaust heat equipment such as air conditioner can be restrained, contributing to the declaration of achieving clean environment with the prevention of global warming and reduction of carbon dioxide emission.

Supportable period for hardware is 2-3 times longer

Server based computing method is used for thin client, thus replacement demand due to release of new OS such as PC is rare, enabling 2-3 longer supportable period compared PC. There is very little breakdown, preventing disposal of hardware after a short-term use.

Advantage of thin client

Advantage of thin client (TCO, etc.)