Wyse virtual software for integrated voice, data and video delivery

The products can reduce the impact on data centre servers for Wyse thin clients connected to virtual desktop environments from Citrix, VMware, and Microsoft.

"As desktop virtualisation and cloud computing continue to gain momentum, Wyse thin clients are setting the standard for end user experience at the desktop," said Jeff McNaught, chief marketing officer for Wyse Technology.

"However, this enhanced experience can come at a significant price – larger data centres to process the richer data.

“Wyse saw this trend years ago, and developed collaborative processing architecture (CPA) that intelligently divides the workload between the server and client, reducing the need for larger servers, while delivering the best thin client experience yet.

“Today's enhancements further assure CIOs and IT administrators that end users can successfully access and run rich cloud-based applications at the highest fidelity and with the greatest experience without forcing tons of additional infrastructure."

The updated products include: the USB Virtualiser 2.0 which makes peripherals plugged into the user’s thin client appear as though they are connected at the cloud server, so peripherals and applications operate as they might on a PC.

The TCX Multi-display 1.2 recognises additional monitors attached to Wyse thin clients. The software provides multiple monitor awareness for virtual desktops and applications over ICA or RDP connections in VDI and terminal services.

The TCX Rich Sound 1.0 has a bi-directional audio capability for virtual desktops and applications on RDP connections, enabling deployment of applications capable of receiving and transmitting audio.

Users can use a USB headset attached to a Wyse thin client to input audio into an IP soft phone application running in a Windows XP Pro virtual desktop.

The software suite is available from December 16.