Local educational and call centre markets could benefit from HP's MultiSeat computing solution, which is designed to allow up to 10 users simultaneous access to a single PC.
“The HP MultiSeat t100 thin client allows schools and call centres to double their seats without affecting their budget,” says Fulvio Don`a, HP product manager at local distributor, Tarsus Technologies.
“It does this by accessing the excessive leverage capacity of one PC, and using it to deliver a Windows experience that can be shared between up to 10 users per unit,” he explains.
“What makes this solution so ideal for the educational or call centre environment is that it is intended to reduce the total number of PCs, while increasing total users - having the direct benefit of decreasing total time spent on management, networking, maintenance and upgrades,” notes Don`a.
He adds the structure of this system could appeal to call centre enterprises as well.
“Companies can expect a reduction of up to 80% in energy costs, with the system consuming somewhere in the region of 2.5 watts per user,” he adds. The solid-state access drives have less impact on the external environment, according to Tarsus, as they produce 90% less heat and noise than traditional PCs.
According to Tarsus, the system is powered by a single, dedicated HP Compaq MultiSeat ms6000 desktop with Windows MultiPoint Server 2010. The ms6000 desktop is a small form factor using an Intel Core 2 Quad Processor, as well as Intel Q43 Express Chipset and a 500GB hard drive. Graphics are powered by an Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500 integrated card.
Commercial customers will receive a version of MultiPoint server preloaded on the system under an OEM licence, while educational customers with existing licence agreements with Microsoft are privy to a discounted price on the solution.
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