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: IGEL Sees 129% Year-on-Year UK Thin Client Growth; Businesses Deploying Thin Clients to Drive Desktop Management Savings(M2 PressWIRE Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) RDATE:11012011 Reading. UK -- IGEL Technology, the world's third largest thin client manufacturer, reported that its UK thin client business grew 129% in 2010 as organisations invested in their desktop infrastructure to deliver further management savings. In the UK, IGEL also saw a 457% unit increase in its Universal Desktop Converter software licenses, which allow businesses to convert old PCs and thin clients into IGEL thin clients. The major growth sectors were in healthcare, local government and retail. "IGEL saw an explosive year of growth as businesses turned their attention to the desktop environment and looked at how to manage it more effectively," explained Simon Richards, IGEL UK General Manager. "In 2011, we expect more conservative growth levels through a larger number of smaller deals as acceptance of Server-Based and Hosted Virtual Desktop computing, as a mature alternative to traditional PCs, spreads to small and medium-sized businesses." Retail, professional services and charity sectors are expected to spearhead the growth for IGEL in the UK in 2011. The thin client trend is backed-up by a PC Forecast Alert published before Christmas from technology analyst Gartner, which downgraded PC shipment forecasts due to changes in strategies from business. As well as smartphone and tablet disruption, Gartner analysts believe "desk-based PCs will be adversely impacted over the longer term by the adoption of Hosted Virtual Desktops (HVDs), which can readily use other devices such as thin clients." IGEL Universal Desktops are proving popular because they are ideal for a centrally managed or virtualized environment. With no moving parts, they are reliable, secure from viruses, environmentally friendly in power consumption and sleek in design for today's desktops. Combined with IGEL's Universal Management Suite of software, which comes free with each IGEL device, businesses are able to minimise deployment, administration and maintenance costs by managing quickly and efficiently from a central location. "Although still a small percentage of global PC shipments, thin clients are proving to be the right choice for many businesses as they look to replace their existing desktops with a simpler, secure and more cost effect IT solution," concluded Simon. About IGEL Technology IGEL Technology is the world's third largest client vendor by revenue and is market leader in its home country of Germany (2009 IDC). The company produces one of the industry's widest range of thin clients, based on Linux and Microsoft Windows, giving customers access to almost any form of server-based infrastructure and application including virtual desktops from VMware®, Citrix® Xen or Microsoft®, terminal services, legacy applications via Ericom® PowerTerm® terminal emulation, web, Java, SAP and VoIP. Form factors include traditional desktops, integrated LCD units and quad screens as well as the world's leading software for PC to TC conversion. IGEL Thin Clients come bundled at no extra cost with a remote management suite called UMS that guarantees hassle free and secure remote configuration and administration of thin clients as well as migrated PCs. IGEL Technology Dr. Frank Lampe Tel.: +49 421 520 94 1300 Mobile: +49 151 12178475 Email: [email protected] http://www.IGEL.com UK Press Contact Paul Smith The Amber Group Tel: +44 (0)7770 828525 Email: [email protected] ((M2 Communications disclaims all liability for information provided within M2 PressWIRE. Data supplied by named party/parties. Further information on M2 PressWIRE can be obtained at http://www.presswire.net on the world wide web. Inquiries to [email protected])). (c) 2011 M2 COMMUNICATIONS |