Wyse Technology Extends Seven Year Dominance of Strong Global Thin-Client Market

Wyse Makes Up Nearly Half of U.S. Market, Eclipsing Nearest Competitor's Market Share by More Than Threefold in 2003

San Jose, CA – 03/08/2004 - Wyse Technology, the domain experts in server-centric computing (SCC), continued to lead the global market in thin-client sales for the fourth quarter and the full year in 2003 according to IDC, a leading technology analyst firm. With over half the total U.S. thin-client sales at 53.4 percent for the year, Wyse is dominant in the domestic market, leading its nearest competitor by over three times and Hewlett Packard by nearly ten times in U.S. market share. The company has extended its global reach as well, surging ahead in the strong Western European market with more than a fourth of the total market in that region for the quarter and the year, according to IDC.

"As we had predicted, the thin-client market showed impressive growth in 2003, with annual shipments up more than 12 percent from 2002," said Bob O'Donnell, research director of device technology at analyst firm IDC.

Wyse has extended its success and dominance in the server-centric marketplace through effective execution, strong leadership, and a strategic focus beyond just thin-client hardware to solving business problems for customers. Through sever-centric software solutions and integrated systems including kiosks and point-of-sale solutions, Wyse has been able to unburden IT staffs and empower users to be more productive.

"The latest market figures from IDC confirm the strong demand for cost-effective server-centric computing solutions in the domestic and global marketplace," said George Skaff, vice president of worldwide marketing for Wyse. "We're addressing this demand by creating IT environments that are more reliable, secure, resistant to obsolescence, and easier to support and maintain. The U.S. and global market share figures reflect our leadership in these efforts."

In the Asia Pacific market, which is showing strong year-over-year gains, Wyse grew to a 21.1 percent market share for the fourth quarter, according to IDC, outranking all U.S.-based providers in that region.

"We continue to build upon innovative technology and deep knowledge to extend our global presence as the preeminent resource for businesses seeking to build sustainable IT infrastructures," added Skaff. "As the world's leading provider of thin-client solutions, we will continue address demands for end-user systems that can be centrally managed and controlled to conserve resources and increase productivity."

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