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Wyse Puts the 'Desktop' in Desktop Virtualization With Release of new Devices

Natalie Bracken — 2008-05-30T07:29:22+00:00

SYDNEY, Australia.�� 29/05/2008 -

Desktop and Mobile Appliances First to Provide Seamless Integration With Citrix XenDesktop

Wyse Technology, the global leader in thin computing, today announced the general availability of the Wyse Viance� family of devices.� This new class of devices, unveiled today at Citrix Synergy�, is specifically optimized for the new Citrix XenDesktop� product line.� Wyse Viance will be demonstrated at Booth #105 at Citrix Synergy, the event where virtualization, networking and application delivery meet.

With the availability of the Wyse Viance today, Wyse is delivering the very first appliance to meet the "plus" specifications of the Citrix Ready� Desktop Appliance program that are required for maximum integration with Citrix XenDesktop.� With Wyse's additional announcements regarding TCX Multimedia 3.0 and more also made today at Citrix Synergy, Wyse is taking the leadership role in offering the highest levels of experience for Citrix XenDesktop users.

In addition to ICA�-compliance, the Wyse Viance family of devices also meets additional Citrix specifications.� These include:
��The Citrix Desktop Receiver embedded in the device, ensuring end-to-end compatibility and functionality.
��Fast start and shutdown of the end user device; ready to login in seconds
��Viance devices require no remote management, and automatically update themselves when IT approves new versions of Viance firmware
��Viance offers a clean, simple user interface that keeps the user productive, presenting only the information a user needs to authenticate to their XenDesktop session, and the session itself.� Unnecessary menus and visuals are eliminated.

Wyse's new appliances, working in concert with the delivery capabilities of Citrix XenDesktop, result in a virtual desktop that offers the best user experience, simplest administration, lowest cost of ownership, as well as a significantly lower environmental impact.

In fact, the combination of XenDesktop and Viance result in a reduced environmental footprint that runs from data center to desktop.� With the data center energy savings provided by Citrix, and the lower environmental footprint of Wyse thin clients, businesses can take advantage of an end-to-end green IT solution.�

"The collaboration between Wyse and Citrix through the Citrix Ready Desktop Appliance program has resulted in a joint solution that leverages the unique capabilities of XenDesktop to deliver a superior user experience for our customers," said Raj Dhingra, vice president and general manager, Desktop Delivery Group, Citrix Systems.� "Wyse's XenDesktop-optimized appliance combined with XenDesktop's ability to deliver desktops on demand and significantly reduce lifecycle management costs will further drive adoption of the Citrix�s next generation VDI solution."

For businesses, the Wyse Viance offers a complete PC experience in a virtual desktop environment through a low-power, fanless, diskless desktop appliance.� The Wyse Viance allows users to power up in seconds and immediately connect to their virtual desktop while experiencing rich multimedia.

For mobile users, Wyse today introduced the Viance Pro Mobile, a clamshell notebook style device, which comes with 802.11 b/g/n wireless support, a 15.4 inch WXGA TFT LCD screen, full multimedia performance (supports WPF Enabled Apps) as well as Gigabit network connectivity for access to the fastest LAN connections.

Wyse Viance appliances handle multimedia and USB devices differently than PCs. Exceptional video quality is delivered because multimedia is decoded locally on the device using the local processing power while all drivers and USB ports are virtualized back at the server. This gives IT the granular control over what USB peripherals are allowed and no drivers are ever needed on these appliances.

For IT organizations, the combination of Citrix and Wyse will streamline implementation and maintenance, and simplify the transition from traditional PCs to energy-saving desktop appliances. The new appliances help simplify network administration, as everything is controlled and managed centrally, while allowing users to be setup and running just minutes out of the box.

"IDC believes the rise of virtual desktop infrastructures will help drive thin clients into the broader marketplace," said Bob O'Donnell, IDC Vice President, Clients and Displays. "Companies that can bring solutions to market that enable easier and faster deployments of virtual clients are well positioned to take advantage of this new opportunity."
"Wyse is honored to be the first vendor to announce enterprise-class desktop appliances for Citrix XenDesktop through today�s introduction of the Wyse Viance family of devices," said Jeff McNaught, Chief Marketing Officer for Wyse Technology.� "As businesses strive to save costs, increase efficiencies, and reduce their environmental footprint, we are pleased that Wyse can help extend the benefits of Green IT outside of the data center, beyond task workers and on to the desktops of more demanding knowledge workers."

*Citrix� ICA�, Citrix Ready�, Citrix Synergy� and Citrix XenDesktop� are trademarks of Citrix Systems, Inc. and/or one or more of its subsidiaries, and may be registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and in other countries. All brands and names mentioned herein are trademarks of their respective holders.

Media Contact:
Anna Soriano
asoriano@wyse.com
+61�409 315 012

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. Wyse is headquartered in San Jose, California, with offices worldwide & ANZ head office in Surry Hills. 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.

For more information, visit the Wyse website at http://www.wyse.com.au �or call 1300 88 WYSE

Wyse Technology Sets New Standards in Multimedia Performance for Desktop Virtualization

Natalie Bracken — 2008-05-30T07:28:29+00:00

SYDNEY, Australia.�� 29/05/2008 -

New TCX Multimedia 3.0 Capabilities Bring Green IT Benefits to the Virtualized Desktop on Wyse Thin Clients

Wyse Technology, the global leader in thin computing, today announced enhanced multimedia capabilities designed for Wyse thin clients connected to Desktop Virtualization environments.� The announcement was made today at Citrix Synergy� and will be demonstrated at Booth #105 of the event where virtualization, networking and application delivery meet.

Wyse TCX Multimedia 3.0 continues Wyse's pattern of innovation in bringing rich multimedia capabilities to the thin client.� The new software delivers the multimedia support for Wyse thin clients connecting to a Windows Vista virtual machine running on desktop virtualization technologies from Citrix and VMware.� TCX Multimedia 3.0 augments Wyse's already well-received multimedia virtualization capabilities for rich multimedia playback acceleration on thin devices.� Wyse TCX Multimedia 3.0 offers a unified user interface and simplified installation, making it highly appealing to IT administrators, developers, and testers.� Wyse TCX Multimedia 3.0 is built for Virtual Server environments to harness client processing power and maximize server performance and hosting.� By providing users with high-quality multimedia, Wyse is meeting market demand in industries such as education, corporate training, financial services, medical care and research industries.

Wyse TCX Multimedia 3.0 builds upon continuous innovation and continues to drive the improvements across the Wyse TCX suite to improve the end user experience in a thin computing environment.� These enhancements deliver new levels of performance, scalability and compatibility for running the most demanding multimedia workloads.
The features include:

��Support for Citrix XenApp�, Citrix XenDesktop�, Microsoft Terminal Services and VMware VDI
��Support for Windows Vista, Microsoft Server 2008 and Windows Server 2003
��Support for the personal firewall port configuration
��Enhanced one-stop unified installation for Wyse TCX software enhancements
��Supports Windows Media Player 11 and WMV direct playback

"Wyse continues to work toward eliminating the gap between a thin client and a PC," said Jeff McNaught, Chief Marketing Officer for Wyse Technology.� "The release of TCX Multimedia 3.0 further validates the end user benefits of combining Wyse thin clients and Citrix XenDesktop."

* See http://www.wyse.com.au/green for further details on this comparison.

Citrix�, Citrix Synergy�, Citrix XenDesktop� and Citrix XenApp� are trademarks of Citrix Systems, Inc. and/or one or more of its subsidiaries, and may be registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and in other countries.� All brands and names mentioned herein are trademarks of their respective holders.

Media Contact:
Anna Soriano
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+61 409 315 012

About Wyse Technology

Wyse Releases Powerful OS for Desktop Virtualization on Thin Client Devices

Natalie Bracken — 2008-05-30T07:27:30+00:00

SYDNEY, Australia.�� 29/05/2008 -

New Wyse Thin OS Expands Roaming, Reliability and Multimedia Capabilities

Wyse Technology, today announced that it has enhanced its flagship operating system, Wyse Thin OS, including new features and functionality for popular Virtual Desktop environments from Citrix Systems, Inc., Microsoft� and VMware�.� Wyse Thin OS is the industry's most popular "purpose built" thin client operating system, which now offers users enhanced multimedia capabilities, as well as significant new functionality for today's workforce.� Wyse Thin OS 6.2 was unveiled today at Citrix Synergy.

Wyse Thin OS is the smallest, fastest and most secure purpose-built operating system for thin computing.� Optimized for thin client devices, Wyse Thin OS 6.2 helps end users maximize their investments in Citrix XenApp�, Citrix XenDesktop� and VMware� VDI/VDM solutions.

"Today's knowledge workforce is demanding a richer experience from thin clients," said Jeff McNaught, Chief Marketing Officer for Wyse Technology, Inc.� "The enhancements to Wyse Thin OS announced today will immediately benefit the growing user base of knowledge workers accessing their environment from a virtual desktop, as well as task workers using existing presentation virtualization solutions."
Specific key new features on Wyse Thin OS 6.2 include:

��Citrix ICA 10.X compatibility
��Support for Citrix's Speedscreen Multimedia Acceleration (�Rave�) technology, enabling multimedia content to be delivered from a XenApp Server (formerly Presentation Server) through an ICA session to a thin client.� The result to end users is clean, crisp multimedia content, but with reduced CPU utilization at the server.
��Session Reliability support that enables end users to be on the move without having to re-authenticate after a temporary loss of network connectivity.� As users move throughout their office, hospital or other building they are often accessing multiple wireless access points.� With this feature Wyse Thin OS 6.2 allows the end user session to remain active on the server (without timing out) and be presented seamlessly upon regaining network connectivity, resulting in better user experience while using a Citrix XenApp environment.
��Roaming smartcard support, allowing smartcard users to not only roam from station to station but also access the same virtual environment regardless of which station they are connecting from.

"When it comes to delivering value to our banking customers, quick data access and high data security are paramount," Rod Lefever, Senior Vice President and CTO at Susquehanna Bancshares, Inc.� "Wyse Thin OS helps make us a more responsive and efficient organization, providing us with information at our fingertips without compromising security."

Wyse Thin OS 6.2 is available today.�For more information visit http://www.wyse.com/products/software/os/

All brands and names mentioned herein are trademarks of their respective holders.

Wyse Press Contact:
Anna Soriano
asoriano@wyse.com
+61 409 315 012

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Wyse Technology Expands Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Offerings With Support for Citrix XenDesktop

Natalie Bracken — 2008-05-30T07:25:59+00:00

SYDNEY, Australia.�� 28/05/2008 -

Combined Offering Drives Lower TCO and End-To-End Green IT Benefits

Wyse Technology, the global leader in thin computing, today announced its support for Citrix XenDesktop� desktop delivery solution across all Wyse product lines.
Citrix XenDesktop�released today at Citrix Synergy�-- is the highly anticipated desktop delivery solution that allows companies to virtualize Microsoft� Windows� desktops in the datacenter and deliver them on-demand to workers in any location.� Wyse's support of XenDesktop will optimize high-speed application delivery across a virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI).�

Wyse's entire line of clients, including the Wyse Viance� family of devices (also announced today) plug and play with Citrix XenDesktop, providing organizations with the ideal means to capitalize on the benefits of thin computing to virtual desktops, including increased user experience, simpler administration, lower TCO, as well as a significantly lower environmental impact.

"Every day, virtual desktop infrastructure environments gain more ground in organizations all over the world," said Jeff McNaught, Chief Marketing Officer for Wyse Technology.� "This progress is in large part owing to the benefits of Citrix and Wyse working in concert.� We fully expect the combination of Citrix XenDesktop and the Wyse family of desktop and virtualization software products to continue widespread adoption within organizations, departments and enterprises."

"With XenDesktop, Citrix leads the VDI market, delivering a superior user experience while simplifying desktop lifecycle management costs.� Support for Citrix XenDesktop across Wyse's desktop appliance products will accelerate the adoption of on-demand computing for all enterprises," said Raj Dhingra, group vice president and general manager, Desktop Delivery Group, Citrix Systems.�"The combination of XenDesktop and Wyse desktop appliances results in a reduced desktop management costs and an end-to-end green IT solution."
"The traditional desktop model � inherently insecure, inflexible, and hard-to-manage � is a thing of the past," wrote Natalie Lambert, Forrester Research senior analyst for IT Infrastructure and Operations in the April 2008 report Demystifying Client Virtualization. "Organizations will instead identify their users by criteria like task-based, knowledge, or power users and will deliver dynamic desktops accordingly.� After speaking to organizations looking at desktop and application virtualization, we know that client virtualization is not just an emerging trend, it's the future of the corporate PC."

With an entire line of desktop and mobile devices optimized for XenDesktop, and today's announcement of the Wyse Viance family of devices, Wyse is delivering a superior set of options for customers looking to adopt desktop virtualization.� Along with additional Wyse announcement also made at Citrix Synergy this week, Wyse is taking a leadership role by offering the highest levels of functionality for Citrix XenDesktop users.

Citrix�, Citrix Synergy� and Citrix XenDesktop� are trademarks of Citrix Systems, Inc. and/or one or more of its subsidiaries, and may be registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and in other countries.� All brands and names mentioned herein are trademarks of their respective holders.

Media Contact:
Anna Soriano
asoriano@wyse.com
+61 409 315 012

About Wyse Technology

New Class of Desktop Appliance Solutions Designed for Citrix XenDesktop

Natalie Bracken — 2008-04-17T02:00:33+00:00

Wyse Extends its Desktop Virtualization Market Leadership with New Class of Desktop Appliance Solutions Designed for Citrix XenDesktop

Simple Desktop and Mobile Appliances Deliver Best User Experience at Lowest Cost of Ownership

Sydney, Australia�| 2008-04-15
Wyse Technology, the global leader in thin computing, today announced that it will bring to market a new class of appliances, specifically designed for the new Citrix XenDesktop� product line. By combining Wyse�s new appliances with the desktop delivery capabilities found in Citrix XenDesktop, enterprises will have a comprehensive solution for delivering desktops to office workers with the best user experience, simplest administration and lowest cost of ownership.

These new devices from Wyse will greatly enhance end user acceptance of desktop virtualization with ease of use, high performance and sleek design. The Wyse Viance� family of devices provide unique features beyond what�s currently available that deliver easy set-up time and management, fast performance, rich multimedia experience, broad USB peripheral compatibility, multi-display support, and quick access to online end-user support. In addition, these appliances only use between 13 to 19 watts of power making them a very �green� solution.

�Wyse has partnered with Citrix in the past to sell thin clients for Terminal Services and Presentation Server, but now a new and bigger opportunity has emerged� said John Abbott, chief analyst of the 451 Group. �Desktop virtualization all but forces an appliance model onto the desktop � users typically aren't keen to control a virtual PC image with a physical PC. Citrix and Wyse are in a good position to capitalize on the fast growing VDI (virtual desktop infrastructure) sector and push thin clients into the broader marketplace for the first time.�

For the office knowledge worker, the Wyse Viance offers a complete PC experience in a virtual desktop environment through a low power, fanless, diskless desktop appliance. What makes the Wyse Viance unique is that users can power up in seconds and immediately connect to their virtual desktop while experiencing rich multimedia (smooth video and audio playback). With this desktop appliance users get a simple way to access the applications and information they need without compromising security or performance.

For the mobile professional, Wyse offers the Viance Pro X which comes with 802.11 b/g/n wireless support, a 15.4 inch WXGA TFT LCD screen, full multimedia performance (supports WPF Enabled Apps) as well as Gigabit network connectivity for access to the fastest LAN connections. The Viance Pro X is ideal for on-the-go professionals such as insurance claim processors, medical staff (nurses and doctors), government workers and office administrators

Wyse Viance appliances handle multimedia and USB devices differently than PCs.� Exceptional video quality is delivered because multimedia is decoded locally on the device using the local processing power while all drivers and USB ports are virtualized back at the server. This gives IT the granular control over what USB peripherals are allowed and no drivers are ever needed on these appliances.

�Customers will benefit from the combined expertise of Wyse and Citrix in delivering a superior desktop experience for end users, and a cost-effective, secure and simple desktop delivery infrastructure for IT,� said Raj Dhingra,� group vice president and general manager, Delivery Systems Division at Citrix Systems. �Wyse�s innovations across their desktop appliance products make the combined solution very compelling for our joint customers. The multimedia enhancements, advanced peripheral support and client performance features make excellent use of our end-to-end desktop delivery solution.�

For IT organizations, the combined solution will streamline implementation and maintenance, and simplify the transition from traditional PCs to energy-saving desktop appliances. The new appliances help simplify network administration since everything is controlled and managed centrally while allowing users to be set-up and running minutes out of the box. The collaboration with Citrix further extends Wyse�s position in the desktop virtualization market by leveraging Citrix XenDesktop to deliver an end-to-end� desktop virtualization solution.

Citrix XenDesktop moves beyond the centralization of desktops to create an end-to-end desktop delivery solution that dynamically assembles a user�s desktop on-demand, while delivering an unparalleled user experience. XenDesktop dramatically simplifies lifecycle management, accelerating the ability to provision, manage and deliver desktops It provides stronger data protection and control, and ultimately reduces the cost of ownership of desktops by up to 40 percent.�

�All Wyse thin clients will be excellent desktops for Citrix XenDesktop, but we�re taking it to the next level.� As the first vendor to announce enterprise-class desktop appliances for Citrix XenDesktop, Wyse continues to lead developments in desktop virtualization, offering users choice,� said Jeff McNaught, chief marketing officer for Wyse Technology. �We know that companies who choose to virtualize desktops in the datacenter, want an easy to manage appliance on the user desktop, not a PC that requires more energy, management and hassle. Our new Viance devices, working in tandem with Citrix XenDesktop, deliver new value and options to enterprises, providing the best user experience to date and the choice to work with a broad selection of leading server hardware partners."

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 partners closely with industry leaders Microsoft, Citrix, VMware, and others to achieve this objective. Wyse is headquartered in San Jose, California, with offices worldwide & ANZ head office in North Sydney.

For more information, visit the Wyse website at http://www.wyse.com.au

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*Citrix� and Citrix XenDesktop� are trademarks of Citrix Systems, Inc. and/or one or more of its subsidiaries, and may be registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and in other countries. All brands and names mentioned herein are trademarks of their respective holders.

Press Release: Wyse Technology Previews Next Generation of Mobile Thin Clients at Citrix Summit 08

Natalie Bracken — 2008-02-28T01:18:43+00:00

Wyse Technology Previews Next Generation of Mobile Thin Clients at Citrix Summit 08

SYDNEY, Australia.�� 29/01/2008 -

Wyse Extends Market Leadership with Addition of Two New Mobile Thin Clients for Virtualized Desktops with the Richest Set of Functionality in the Industry

Wyse Technology, the global leader in thin computing, announced today that it is extending its leadership position in the mobile thin client market by showing two new models -- Wyse X90L and X90Le, at the Citrix Solutions Summit in Orlando, Florida. These new models will be added to the company's current mobile thin client product line making it the leading mobile thin client portfolio in the industry in terms of choice, functionality and performance.

These new models add to Wyse's current ultraportable mobile thin clients, the X90 and X90e, which feature 12.1-inch screens and sub-4 lb weight. Like the current units, the new models are based on Microsoft Windows(R) XP embedded, and address desktop replacement and display oriented applications with a large, bright 15.4-inch widescreen WXGA TFT display.

The X90L and X90Le deliver the benefits of being totally solid-state, by eliminating fans and spinning parts, and more secure by eliminating a local HDD. Wyse now provides the richest set of capabilities in the industry with its unmatched portfolio of mobile thin clients:

Rich, multimedia support in virtualized environments
Gigabit Ethernet
VGA and DVI display outputs
SD card slot for additional storage
Bluetooth(TM) 2.0 for True mobility
Integrated Smart card reader and Citrix Password Manager Client for 2 factor security

With a high-performance energy conserving Via C7M ULV 1.2 GHz processor, the Wyse X90L/X90Le mobile thin client gives the best power and flexibility for a mobile user. Like all Wyse mobile thin clients, users can easily leverage desktop virtualization solutions such as Citrix Presentation Server(TM) and Citrix XenDesktop(TM), VMware(R) Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) and Microsoft(R) Windows Terminal Server environments as well as get access to existing back-end infrastructure using the Ericom - PowerTerm(R) Terminal Emulation.

"Wyse continues to be a key partner of ours for desktop delivery solutions," said Scott Herren, Group Vice President and General Manager, Application Virtualization Group, for Citrix Systems. "Wyse's new desktop appliances deliver a strong value proposition to office workers. Combined with Citrix XenDesktop as a complete VDI solution, Citrix and Wyse can deliver virtual desktops at a low total cost of ownership and best user experience."

Both the Wyse X90L and X90Le offer mobile professionals advanced functionality such as multimedia video playback, 802.11b/g Wi-Fi, and USB 2.0 support. These are also the first mobile thin clients to offer Gigabit network connectivity for access to the fastest LAN connections. Insurance adjusters can access customer files from the office or field, taking pictures and sending them to the office via the integrated SD card reader.

Mobility away from the office or Wi-Fi is accomplished by selecting an Express Card from local wireless network providers, or through the X90Le, which adds integrated Bluetooth 2.0 for true mobility, enabling access to networked servers via mobile phone data connections, saving the need for additional hardware and data plan.

The X90Le model also includes a built-in smart card reader with Citrix Password Manager(TM) pre-installed for convenient and effective two factor security. And because these Wyse mobile thin clients are designed for access to applications that are fully managed in the data center, they are inherently more secure from theft, viruses and other malicious software attacks.

"These mobile thin clients were designed from the ground up to deliver all the benefits of thin computing without compromising performance, features or flexibility," said Jeff McNaught, Chief Marketing Officer for Wyse Technology. "These are not traditional PC laptops that have been gutted or retro-fitted to work in the thin computing environment. With the Wyse X90L and X90Le, users get the flexibility of a mobile form factor, while being able to take advantage of the hallmarks of thin computing -- a secure, reliable and easy to manage operating environment."

"Given the shift and preference users have towards notebooks, it's critical for thin client vendors to come up with a solid mobile product offering," said Bob O'Donnell, Vice President at IDC. "Mobile thin client shipments are poised for strong growth and represent 2.5 percent of the market. Over time we expect that percentage will increase."

Ideal for road warriors, both models are easy to carry at just over 5 Lbs with battery and include external VGA and DVI outputs for connecting to projectors or external monitors. The Wyse X90L and X90LE mobile thin clients will ship in volume this quarter. For more information on Wyse mobile thin clients solutions visit http://www.wyse.com.au/products/hardware/thinclients.

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*Citrix(R), Citrix Password Manager(TM), Citrix Presentation Server(TM) and Citrix XenDesktop(TM) are trademarks of Citrix Systems, Inc. and/or one or more of its subsidiaries, and may be registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and in other countries. All brands and names mentioned herein are trademarks of their respective holders.

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.au or 1300 88� WYSE