Wyse Technology Introduces Most Flexible and Expandable Winterm Thin Client Ever

No-Compromise High-Performance Windows Powered Custom Application Terminal Combines Flexible and Expandable Platform with the Microsoft Windows XP Embedded Operating System

San Jose, CA – 11/18/2002 - Wyse Technology, the domain experts in server-centric computing, today introduced the Wyse Winterm 9450XE Windows Powered Custom-Application Terminal, the most flexible and expandable Winterm™ thin client ever. The Winterm 9450XE provides IT strategists and end-users with a bridge between the personal computer and thin-client architectures. The new device delivers the greater security, manageability and affordability of a thin client, along with the benefits of PC-like support for local applications and peripherals, and the benefits of the Microsoft Windows XP Embedded operating system, including support for the Microsoft .NET Framework. This helps CIOs implement server-centric computing with a mix of existing PCs and flexible, expandable thin clients, maximize their IT budgets and investments, eliminate unauthorized access to mission-critical information residing on desktop computers and drive down the overall costs of deploying and managing enterprise-class computing systems.

"For the past seven years, thin clients have driven down the cost and complexity of desktop computing, yet CIOs have consistently viewed PCs and thin clients as very different. The Winterm 9450XE proves that isn't true," said Brad Rowland, director of product management for Wyse Technology. "With this product, we eliminated the dilemma in desktop decision making by providing a platform that allows solutions tailored to specific hardware and software needs. With this new flexibility, customers can fully integrate thin clients into a PC-centric desktop environment, thereby gaining the key security, manageability, affordability and reliability benefits that only server-centric computing offers."

The Winterm 9450XE is a thin client without compromise, ideal for healthcare, retail, government, call centers, and financial services organizations. It combines a flexible and expandable platform with the feature-rich Windows XP Embedded operating system, and provides the most varied options to create solutions tailored for a customer's specific hardware and software needs. Through support for the Microsoft .NET Framework, the Winterm 9450XE is a valuable part of enterprise strategic business initiatives. Specific advantages of the new Winterm 9450XE include:

• Binary Compatibility with Windows XP Professional - Customers gain access to more than 10,000 supported peripherals and services, and the enhanced security features of a Windows XP-based desktop with the cost effectiveness, reliability and manageability benefits of a Windows Powered thin client.
• Rich Multimedia Browsing - With Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 browser software, this Winterm thin client has full plug-in support for multimedia, Java applets and security enhancements, and the ability to embed Windows-based line-of-business applications directly onto the device.
• Enhanced Security - Biometrics and smart card support meet the changing security and business continuity needs for enterprises and government agencies.
• Support For Vertical Market Applications - The Winterm 9450XE can be customized with features such as multiple monitors and local application execution for financial service companies, healthcare, retail organizations and call centers.

"Wyse's Winterm 9450XE utilizes the rich features and technology of Windows XP Embedded to deliver enhanced functionality such as increased security and optional 802.11b wireless networking while remaining an easily managed, cost-effective solution," said Keith White, senior director of the Embedded and Appliance Platforms Group at Microsoft Corp.

Management is the Key to Server-Centric Computing

Wyse bundles every Winterm thin client with the industry standard in thin-client management software, Wyse Rapport . With Wyse's Rapport Workgroup Edition, businesses manage users in a campus installation, and with the purchase of an optional enterprise upgrade, up to tens of thousands of users across worldwide branch offices. Wyse Rapport management software performs four critical desktop management functions from one or more management locations: software distribution, device diagnostics, device configuration and asset management.

The Wyse Winterm 9450XE thin client support for the Microsoft .NET Framework lets customers connect to a broad range of personal and business services, through Microsoft .NET applications. Wyse's vision for helping people communicate and access information affordably is complementary to the goal of the Microsoft .NET strategy to connect information, people, systems and devices. Microsoft .NET is integrated across the Microsoft Windows platform, providing the ability to quickly build and deploy connected, secure solutions with XML Web services. Wyse's Windows Powered Winterm thin clients can be instantly and securely deployed to tap into the utility of these Web services.

Pricing and Availability

The Winterm 9450XE will be available starting at an estimated customer price of $699 for a Flash/RAM memory configuration of 192/256MB. The Winterm 9450XE is available with additional memory sizes and in custom configurations with many peripheral options, including internal 20GB hard drive, CD-ROM/floppy drive expansion base, wireless 802.11b module, PCMCIA adapter, multiple serial ports and a modem. Additional product specifications can be found at http://www.wyse.com/products/winterm or by calling Wyse at 800-GET-WYSE.

About Wyse Technology

Wyse is the #1 vendor the world's largest businesses and institutions trust for scalable thin-client computing solutions. Wyse provides the hardware, software, and services that shift computing complexity to the network, reducing cost, liberating IT departments from unnecessary support and maintenance functions, empowering users to be more productive in their jobs, and protecting and improving access to critical information and business applications. Headquartered in San Jose, California with offices worldwide, Wyse has been #1 in thin-client market share for the last eight years, enjoys a close partnership with Citrix Systems, and has been named Microsoft "Embedded Partner of the Year" for three years. Wyse customers include FedEx, Best Buy (Canada), Quaker Foods, and Gold's Gym.

For more information, visit the Wyse website at http://www.wyse.com or call 1-800-GET-WYSE