Cisco Chooses Wyse Technology to Demonstrate Optimum User Experience for Virtual Desktop Infrastructure during Cisco Live Keynote

SAN JOSE, Calif. – 07/17/2009 - Wyse Thin Client with Cisco's Unified Computing Solution Reveals the Future of Unified Computing and Client Virtualization

Wyse Technology, the global leader in thin computing and client virtualization, today announced that Padmasree Warrior, Chief Technology Officer of Cisco Systems, chose the Wyse V10L thin client to demonstrate Cisco's unified computing solution (UCS) during her keynote at the Cisco Live conference in San Francisco on July 1.
 
In front of thousands of Cisco customers and partners, Warrior demonstrated how to provision and access a virtual desktop through a Wyse thin client.  The demonstration used Cisco technology and the most secure operating system, Wyse ThinOS, found in the Wyse V10L, providing a flawless experience – without using any PCs.

As Chief Technology Officer, Warrior helps drive Cisco's technological innovations and strategy, and leads its cross-company initiatives on Cloud Computing, Desktop Virtualization, and cross-functional team that helps drive the company’s growth priorities. 

"Choosing Wyse to help Cisco demonstrate their technology vision during Cisco Live definitely communicates Wyse’s leadership in the thin computing market," said Ricardo Antuna, Senior Vice President of Product Management and Business Development and Alliances for Wyse Technology. "This is the second time in about two months that a major keynote speaker has used our solutions to deliver their technology announcement, the first being Citrix CEO Mark Templeton at Citrix Synergy in May."

The versatile and high-performing Wyse V10L thin client is unique in the industry. It’s powerful energy saving design uses only 10% of the energy used by a PC, its ultra-thin operating system boots in seconds, automatically updates itself, and delivers the administrative simplicity IT needs.  The Wyse V10L delivers rich voice, data, and video better than competing devices, and is truly virus and malware proof. 

The Wyse V10L is available now and can be found at: http://www.wyse.com.sg/products/hardware/thinclients/V10L/index.asp 
See the Wyse V10L in action during Warrior's keynote: http://www.cisco-live.com/attendees/keynotes#warrior

About Wyse Technology

Wyse Technology is the global leader in Cloud Client Computing. The Wyse portfolio includes industry-leading thin, zero and cloud PC client solutions with advanced management, desktop virtualization and cloud software supporting desktops, laptops and next generation mobile devices. Cloud client computing replaces the outdated computing model of the unsecure, unreliable, energy-intensive and expensive PC, all while delivering lower TCO and a superior user experience. Wyse has shipped more than 20 million units and has over 200 million people interacting with their products each day, enabling the leading private, public, hybrid and government cloud implementations worldwide. Wyse partners with industry-leading IT vendors, including Cisco®, Citrix®, IBM®, Microsoft, and VMware® as well as globally-recognized distribution and service partners. Wyse is headquartered in San Jose, California, U.S.A., with offices worldwide.

For more information, visit the Wyse website at http://www.wyse.com or call 1-800-GET-WYSE.

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