Thin Client @ SchoolSM
Optimal Solution for Schools
 Students and teachers in classrooms all over the world use thin clients for regular access to the tools and information they need for learning. Through pilot projects, case studies, and model classroom research, the AMD initiative Thin Client @ SchoolSM has identified successful thin-client deployment strategies and best practices for elementary and secondary schools.
About Thin Clients
Thin clients are small, computing devices that replace desktop and laptop computers for easy, low-cost access to the Internet and most applications. When powered by AMD Geode™ Solutions x86 processors, thin clients use less power and operate more efficiently than other computing solutions. Thin clients come in many shapes and sizes with expansion options and legacy ports, including small, standalone devices, clients integrated into monitors, and mobile tablet-type computing devices.
The idea behind thin-client computing is simple: centralize computing power, storage, applications, and data on servers. Users connect to the servers from single-purpose thin clients, multimedia machines, or home computers for consistent, reliable access. Benefits of Thin-Client Computing for Schools
- Lower Costs and Expand Access—Thin clients cost less to purchase and to maintain than other computing options. They require little or no hands-on support, making widespread access to computing affordable and manageable.
- Improve Security, Management, and Control—Because thin clients depend on centralized servers for applications and information, the IT staff manages application access, installation, and upgrades on the server instead of the desktop. Virus protection and server backups keep everyone's data and profiles secure.
- Lower TCO and Replacement Costs—Thin clients have no moving parts to break down, no fans to make noise, or high-powered processors to generate heat. As a result, they can last longer than other devices and use less energy.
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