Overview; Objectives - HP Neoware c50 - Thin Client Hardware Manual

Overview

HP Closes Neoware Acquisition (Press Release)
HP announced on October 1, 2007, that it had completed its acquisition of Neoware Inc., a provider
of thin client computing and virtualization solutions.
With the acquisition of King of Prussia, PA-based Neoware, HP plans to use the best of both
companies' technologies to create thin clients that are easier to deploy, more secure and more
affordable.
Thin clients provide a higher level of security, can reduce maintenance costs, and consume less
electricity compared to other desk-based computing products because they contain no local data, no
moving parts, utilize low-power components and connect over a network to remote blade PCs and
servers where data processing and storage occurs.
"The integration of Neoware will enable us to offer the industry's broadest portfolio of remote client
solutions that deliver the most secure, reliable and easily managed computing infrastructure available
today," said Kevin Frost, vice president, Business Desktops, Personal Systems Group, HP. "Our top
priority is to ensure that Neoware and HP deliver uncompromised product and business continuity to
our combined customers."
Prior to the acquisition, HP was the worldwide leader in each of the Microsoft Windows® XPe,
Windows CE and Linux thin client categories. Acquiring Neoware is expected to boost HP's thin-client
business in the areas of Linux software, client virtualization and customization capabilities.

Objectives

Ease transition to Device Manager
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Neoware image refresh integrating DM support
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Replaces legacy Neoware management solutions
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HP image refresh integrating DM support for current HP thin clients
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Provide investment protection
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HP Backward Compatibility: Addressed via N-1
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Neoware image refresh for Neoware platforms beyond EOL
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Deliver best of breed features and enhancements for CE, XPe, and Linux.
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Latest software components
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( ICA, RDP, IE, Media Player, TeemTalk)
Expanded VDI Support
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(VMware VDM, Citrix XenDesktop, HP SAM, LeoStream, Provision)
Expanded management options
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(Altiris, HP Device Manager, HP Client Automation, HP ThinState)
Security (Enhanced Write Filter, Sygate Security Agent)
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Dual monitor, touch screen and enhanced wide screen support
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