HARDWARE SAVINGS Ylem offers hardware savings through the use of thin client terminals, rather than individual PCs.  Thin client terminals have no moving parts and work by simply providing users a connection to applications and data hosted on a server.  Moving the deployment, management, support, and execution of applications from the desktop to a central server provides easier administration and lowers Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).  Thin Client TCO A recent study showed that thin client technology offers the following savings in TCO compared to PCs:              Thin Client Savings in TCO  80%   Maintenance per Year  25%  Capital Cost Savings  34%  Less in Maintenance  23%  Less to Operate  25%  Productivity Increase Source: Zona Research, Intelliquest, META Group Study Why use Thin Clients? There are many other reasons why it makes sense to use thin client technology: Improved Reliability –  With thin client access devices, business continuity is a given in the event of a hardware failure as the data and applications are not resident on the client device. Because of their solid state design, thin clients have an extended product life and can be cost effectively replaced if needed. Enhanced Security – Unlike a traditional desktop or notebook computer, no applications or data are stored locally on the thin client. Inherent data protection eliminates the potential for lost, stolen or corrupted data. There is also the reduced possibility of hardware theft. Easier Management – Software is deployed to a few servers instead of numerous desktops reducing the chances for an improper deployment and reducing the amount of time IT staff spends deploying software and patches, and resolving desk-side hardware issues. Ease of Scalability – Thin clients can be set up in about 10 minutes making it very easy to expand your IT infrastructure.   Greener Alternative In addition, thin clients are a more environmentally friendly alternative to PCs and give you further cost savings in terms of power usage.  Learn more...