Wyse Joins Blade.org as a Founding Member

Participation Allows Wyse to Influence Development and Adoption of the Desktop Virtualization Market

SAN JOSE, Calif. – 02/08/2006 - Wyse Technology has joined Blade.Org, www.blade.org, an industry community of technology leaders, such as IBM, Intel, and AMD, created to define and drive the blade market.

"This organization will increase innovation and the rate of adoption of the blade market through collaboration. Our participation gives us access to the other leading players in this space, which in turn allows us to influence the direction it takes, specifically around desktop virtualization," said Ali Fenn, Vice President of Business Development for Wyse. "Being asked to join Blade.org as a founding member is a clear indication of our relevance to the space."

According to the consortium's web site, Blade.org members will define many of the industry's leading solutions by leveraging collaboration opportunities. For example, Blade.org members will participate in peer workgroups that focus on Solutions Architecture, Compliance and Interoperability, Marketing, and other areas.

About Wyse Technology

Wyse Technology is the global leader in thin computing. Wyse and its partners deliver the hardware, infrastructure software, and services that comprise thin computing, allowing people to access the information they need using the applications they want, but with better security, manageability, and at a much lower total cost of ownership than a PC. Thin computing allows CIOs and senior IT professionals to reduce costs, manage risk, and deliver access to information. Wyse is headquartered in San Jose, California, with offices worldwide.

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