Today at VMworld 2010, Wyse Technology, the global leader in cloud
client computing, announced the immediate availability of a free and
paid version of Wyse PocketCloud for Android. Wyse PocketCloud for
Android is available in the Android Market and will be available for
viewing at VMworld
2010 along with demonstrations of the latest cloud computing and
desktop virtualization hardware and software solutions at Booth #521.
“With the introduction of PocketCloud for
Android phones, in addition to the apps already available for the iPhone
and iPad, Wyse has teamed with VMware View to make remote access an
anytime/anywhere proposition.”
Originally released for the iPhone in August 2009, Wyse PocketCloud has
become a top 10 app for mobile professionals. Wyse PocketCloud is a
remote desktop app that has already been installed by more than 110,000
users since it was introduced at VMworld 2009. It enables end users to
access files, desktop, and applications on any physical or virtualized
infrastructure via a choice of protocols. Wyse PocketCloud is VMware
Ready Certified for VMware
View for the iPhone, iPod touch, iPad and now Android-powered
devices. It also integrates seamlessly into a pre-existing VMware View
environment and does not require special setup or software installed.
Remote desktop access has long been an essential component of IT
strategy, according to Vittorio Viarengo, vice president, End User
Computing Products, VMware. With the introduction of PocketCloud for
Android phones, in addition to the apps already available for the iPhone
and iPad, Wyse has teamed with VMware View to make remote access an
anytime/anywhere proposition.
A public beta of Wyse PocketCloud for Android has been available for
just over 45 days and has quickly moved up in the rankings of the
Android Market as one of the Top 30 applications.
Ive been using Wyse PocketCloud with my Motorola Droid and couldnt be
more satisfied, according to Wesley Baker, Virtualization Architect
with Jewelry Television. Like many of us in the IT industry, Im on
call almost all the time. Having Wyse PocketCloud on my phone means that
I dont have to carry around a heavy laptop or scramble to find a hot
spot. Wyse PocketCloud makes remote access very simple and ties into our
VMware View implementation perfectly.
Wyse PocketCloud provides secure mobile display and control of physical
or virtual instances of Microsoft Windows 7, Windows XP, Windows Vista,
Remote Desktop Services, and Terminal Services features in Windows
Server products. Based on the overwhelming demand for the public beta
Wyse is introducing a free version of Wyse PocketCloud on Android and is
releasing the paid version of Wyse PocketCloud under promotional pricing.
As the progress of virtualization has helped make cloud computing
possible, the opportunities for the mobile user are nearly limitless,
according to Daniel Barreto, GM, Mobile Cloud Business Unit at Wyse.
With the introduction of Wyse PocketCloud for Android we enable a whole
new group of users to gain the benefits of cloud client computing.
Wyse PocketCloud for Android Highlights:
Custom keyboard with function and short-cut keys
International Keyboard support: support for accented characters
Newly-designed mouse touch pointer
Remote app scrolling (e.g. scroll within Microsoft Word or PowerPoint)
Switches to turn on/off wallpapers, themes, window dragging
Auto Discovery: Hassle-free access to your environment with minimal
setup, no technical know-how needed
VNC Support: Connect to Macs, and Home editions of Windows
Secure tunneling for VNC (Paid version only)
Advanced multi-touch gestures with pinch to zoom support (Paid version
only)
Wyse Exclusive RDP 7 Engine
Performance optimized for handheld devices
Enterprise grade security: 128-bit encryption and FIPS support
Microsoft Terminal Services and Remote Desktop Services support
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 Hero, HTC Droid Incredible, T-Mobile G1 and
Nexus One -- to name a few.
Sound support with 2 bandwidth modes: 3G & Wi-Fi (Paid version only)
VMware View Support For (Paid version only):
Direct connections and advanced tunneling
SSL encryption
Experimental support for RSA Two-Factor Authentication
Pricing and Availability
Wyse PocketCloud for Android is available immediately at a discounted
price of $14.99. A free version of Wyse PocketCloud for Android with
reduced functionality is also available. Both versions are available in
the Android Market.
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,
leveraging its industry-leading thin, zero and cloud PC client solutions
combined with its advanced management, desktop virtualization and cloud
software on any computing platform; desktops, laptops and next
generation mobile devices. Wyse provides the most complete combination
of software, hardware and service solutions for its more than 200
million users. Cloud Client Computing is the ultimate client computing
solution for our time. It replaces the outdated computing model of the
unsecure, unreliable, un-green and expensive PC. It delivers the most
optimized security, reliability, total cost of ownership, and user
experience with the lowest energy usage. It simply connects all the
dots: Thin and zero client computing, unified communications, desktop
virtualization and the web for users to reach the clouds in a private,
public, hybrid or government cloud. It is software. It is hardware. It
is services. It is in business. It is at home. It is on the go. It is
freedom so users can focus on what is important. Wyse partners with
industry-leading IT vendors, including, Citrix, CSC, IBM, Microsoft,
and VMware. Wyse also partners with globally-recognized distribution
and service partners along with its award-winning partner programs to
service any customer, anywhere and anytime, in the world. Wyse is
headquartered in San Jose, California, U.S.A., with offices worldwide.
For more information, visit the Wyse website at http://www.wyse.com
or call 1-800-GET-WYSE.
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