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Thin Client FAQs

1. What is a thin client?
A thin client is a small, centrally managed computer with no hard drive. All processing is done back on the server, which eliminates viruses and spyware. It is also called a “dumb terminal.”
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2. Why should I choose to buy a thin client?
There are many reasons to purchase a thin client. Here are just a few:
1. Increased security
2. Centralized management
3. Lower total cost of ownership
4. Reduced energy consumption
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3. Who is your largest customer base?
Devon IT clients come from a wide range of industries and sizes.  With the recovery of the financial sector we are seeing increased interest in virtual desktops from banking, insurance companies and other financial institutions.

4. What type of thin client models do you sell?
We sell everything from a mobile thin client laptop to a low-cost TC2, mainstream Intel-based devices and zero clients.
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5. What other companies do you partner with?
We partner with industry leaders like Microsoft, Teradici, Citrix, VMware, RedHat and others.
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6. What is desktop virtualization and how can it help me?
Essentially you can create a fully functional virtual machine that can run its own operating system and applications just like a real computer. Multiple operating systems run concurrently on a single physical computer and share hardware resources with each other.

  • Reduce capital costs by increasing energy efficiency and requiring less hardware.
  • Improve enterprise desktop management and control with quicker deployment of desktops and fewer user errors and application conflicts

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7. How much energy do thin clients consume?
Devon IT’s thin clients on average consume only 8-10 watts, compared to 150 watts for PCs.
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8. Why purchase Devon IT thin clients?
Cost and performance. Whether you are a school looking for a low-cost thin client, a hospital in need of a dual monitor thin client, or a CAD engineer who requires the most advanced graphics technology, Devon can support your environment for the lowest price on the market.
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Industries Served

Devon IT serves the following industries with hardware and software solutions:

Industry Case Studies

University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine Turns Traditional PC Environment to a Virtual Workstation Fleet

Premier dental school, clinical care facility, and research institution seeks a more secure, efficient, and cost effective desktop user experience for students, staff, and faculty.
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Construction and Property Consultant Firm Switches to a Virtual Desktop Environment

A new cost effective and flexible IT system was critical. A solution was needed for the company’s high operating costs, constant management issues associated with managing and maintaining 200+ desktops and 45 servers.
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Leading a Virtual Desktop Revolution at One of the World’s Largest Banks

Worldwide financial services and banking enterprises undoubtedly have a lot to worry about in today’s volatile business environment. See how one of the largest, most profitable banks eliminated one IT-related headache.
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Orbis Financial Corporation

As a growing responsible organization, Orbis ensures that it is powered by technology which is robust, reliable, scalable, secured, environmental friendly and is cost effective.
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Intel® Atom based TC5

Intel and Devon collaborated on a ground-breaking case study that articulates the benefits of the Atom processor on a thin client.
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Datascension

Datascension, a premier data solutions company and business process outsourcing provider.
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Pacifico Ford

Pacifico Ford, a new and used car dealership located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been in business for over 75 years. There were many issues...
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Parkway Local School District

Parkway wanted to make the latest technology available for their students, but like most schools operated on a very limited budget.
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Available Whitepaper Downloads Available Hardware Solutions

Devon IT thin client hardware includes:

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