Wyse
PocketCloud(TM) Now Features Improved Performance, Industry-leading Security,
and Optimization for the Tablet Users in the Enterprise
Over
250,000 Mobile Phone and Tablet Users are Accessing and Controlling their Work
and Home Desktops with Wyse PocketCloud
SAN JOSE,
Calif. -- Wyse Technology, the global leader in Cloud Client Computing, today
announced new capabilities in PocketCloud Version 1.1, adding performance
improvements for phones and tablets, advanced Microsoft NLA security, and
optimization for tablets such as the new Samsung Galaxy Tab and Cisco Cius. In
addition, Wyse announced that over 250,000 users have downloaded PocketCloud
virtual desktop apps for Google Android and Apple's iOS devices.
Wyse cloud
software makes the mobile Internet a more powerful tool for managing work and
play digital life, enabling fast and secure access to computer or virtual
environments.
Wyse
launched PocketCloud for Android in August 2010 with interest growing virally
as consumers discovered how easy the app was to install and use. PocketCloud's
success shows the demand for desktop access via the mobile Internet is coming
from more than just enterprise users. PocketCloud provides the ability to
securely run apps, access files, pictures and videos and much more on a Windows
or Mac desktops from an Android device.
"Reaching
250,000 PocketCloud users is the first step in bringing our technology to all
smartphones and tablets," says Daniel Barreto, general manager of the
Mobile Cloud Business Unit at Wyse. "We listened to what consumers want in
an app, and added the high performance and advanced security demanded by our
business customers - all while keeping features our free users expect."
"Between
myself, our CEO, our VP of Business Development, and other executives, we are
all traveling constantly," according to Justin Giardina, CTO at iland
Internet Solutions. "PocketCloud has very quickly become a must-have
application within our organization. No matter where I am, if something needs
to be fixed or I need access to specific information, I have everything there
at my fingertips. We no longer have to carry around heavy and cumbersome
laptops just in case a situation arises where we might need them. PocketCloud
goes with me wherever I travel."
With an
avalanche of Android tablets expected to hit the market in 2011, PocketCloud
version 1.1 is focused on expanding the experience to tablets such as Samsung's
Galaxy Tab. Wyse's collaboration with Cisco on their upcoming Cius Android
tablet also demonstrates the company's belief in mobile as the next step in
both business tools and consumer entertainment.
PocketCloud
is available on the Android Market. While most of the features are free, there
is also a professional version of the app, PocketCloud Pro priced at $14.99,
for those who want even more out of their mobile cloud computing experience.
Complete
PocketCloud for Android Highlights:
* Auto
discovery: Hassle-free access to your environment with minimal setup, no
technical know-how needed with supported devices
* Custom
keyboard with function and shortcut keys
* International
keyboard support: support for accented characters
*
Multitasking support
* Mouse
touch pointer
* Remote
app scrolling (e.g. scroll within Microsoft Word or PowerPoint)
* VNC
Support: Connect to Macs, and home editions of Windows
* Secure
tunneling for VNC (PocketCloud Pro)
* Advanced
multi-touch gestures with pinch to zoom support (PocketCloud Pro)
Wyse
Exclusive RDP 7 Engine
*
Performance optimized for handheld devices
*
Enterprise grade security: 128-bit encryption and FIPS support
* NLA
(Network Level Authentication) Security (PocketCloud Pro)
* Microsoft
Terminal Services and Remote Desktop Services support
* Switches
to turn on/off wallpapers, themes, window dragging
3G and
Wi-Fi Optimized
* Works
smoothly with 3G connections and Wi-Fi
* Works with
Android-powered handheld devices such as the Motorola DROID, HTC Evo 4G, HTC
Droid Incredible, T-Mobile G1, Nexus One, Samsung Galaxy S Phones and Galaxy
Tab, and Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 -- to name a few.
* Sound
support with 2 bandwidth modes: 3G & Wi-Fi (PocketCloud Pro)
VMware View
Support (PocketCloud Pro):
* Direct
connections and advanced tunneling
* SSL
encryption
*
Experimental support for RSA Two-Factor Authentication
To learn
more about Wyse PocketCloud, please visit www.wyse.com/products/software/pocketcloud/
About Wyse
Technology
Wyse
Technology is the global leader in Cloud Client Computing. The Wyse portfolio
includes industry-leading thin, zero and cloud PC client solutions with
advanced management, desktop virtualization and cloud software supporting
desktops, laptops and next generation mobile devices. Cloud client computing
replaces the outdated computing model of the unsecure, unreliable,
energy-intensive and expensive PC, all while delivering lower TCO and a
superior user experience. Wyse has shipped more than 20 million units and has
over 200 million people interacting with their products each day, enabling the
leading private, public, hybrid and government cloud implementations worldwide.
Wyse partners with industry-leading IT vendors, including Cisco[R], Citrix[R],
IBM[R], Microsoft, and VMware[R] as well as globally-recognized distribution
and service partners. Wyse is headquartered in San Jose, California, U.S.A.,
with offices worldwide. More information can be found at www.wyse.com or by
calling 1-800-GET-WYSE.

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