Acer announces VDI Thin Client solutions

Acer has announced immediate availability in the UK of a new comprehensive lineup of flexible and powerful Thin Client solutions to address the increasing needs of business customers.

Acer Thin Clients will offer government, education, small to medium-sized businesses and enterprise users the benefits of next generation cloud computing, security and intuitive manageability. Acer solutions are designed to bring important benefits to the IT department. In addition to delivering security and control, a virtualized infrastructure enables companies to support more users with fewer resources, while offering the best possible desktop experience from virtually anywhere on any device.

"The current economic challenging times require complete and flexible solutions to solve problems. The benefits of server-based desktops are undeniable and address problems like security and operating costs," said Nathan Knight, head of commercial business unit, Acer UK.

“Virtual Desktop Infrastructure solutions provide increased security, centralized management, and add operational flexibility to desktop computing. Our variety of virtual client solutions, coupled with Devon IT's thin client software, is a great combination that makes it easy for IT managers to evaluate and ultimately implement their own virtualized desktop environment," Knight added.

Acer Thin Client Solutions for VDI enable organizations to embrace anytime, anywhere, any device computing in a cost-effective and predictable way. Thin clients from Acer go beyond just the hardware; they offer a comprehensive end-to-end alternative desktop solution with integrated software to help customers better manage their devices. Acer also helps customers implement a virtual desktop infrastructure with tested data center solution stacks and flexible delivery models.

Powered by enterprise-class technologies, the Acer Veriton N Thin Client series deliver reliable business productivity, out of box manageability and simplified security in a space-saving form factor.

Designed to satisfy the availability, TCO and scalability requirements of next generation business computing, the Acer Veriton N Thin Client series comes in three different models: The Veriton N2010G is ideal for application and task-based environments, the Veriton N2110G is designed for knowledge based workers focused on multimedia and content creation, and the Veriton N2620G is the mainstream client for the average user’s workload. All three platforms provide multi-tasking processing power, dual display support, essential manageability and security tools as well as industrial compliance.

Acer Veriton N2010G Series
The ultra-small and value priced N2010G is an ideal VDI solution for businesses looking to optimize their desktop infrastructure and reduce management and power overheads. At just 17.6 (H) x 12.1 (W) x 3.6 (D) cm, the Acer Veriton N2010G is very compact and easy to deploy.
The N2010G runs Linux-based DeTOS 7.2 and incorporates support for Citrix ICA/HDX and accelerated RemoteFX decoding that delivers excellent performance while keeping power consumption extremely low. It is powered by an ARM-based processor that will allow remote desktop users to take advantage of rich media features such as 3D user interface, full-motion video, animations, and portable graphics stacks like Microsoft Silverlight and Flash. This powerful terminal can deliver a truly rich experience while being energy efficient enough to utilize Power over Ethernet technology.

Acer Veriton N2110G Series
The Veriton N2110G is Acer’s most dynamic thin client, delivering maximum flexibility and performance in demanding VDI environments. N2110G Thin Clients can be easily deployed and intuitively managed with EchoTM Thin Client Manager, which is included with all Acer Thin Clients. They are also highly efficient, saving as much as 85 percent in power consumption compared to traditional desktops.

Powered by a Dual Core AMD G-T56 processor with AMD Radeon™ HD 6320 graphics, dual DisplayPort (2560×1600), 8GB SSD, USB 3.0, optional WiFi and support for both Windows Embedded Standard 7 and Linux-based DeTOS 7.2, the N2110G is the ideal thin client for power users in any VDI environment.

Acer Veriton N2620G Series
The Acer Veriton N2620G Series of thin clients are extremely flexible and easy to deploy in any working environment. They offer native dual monitor support with DVI-I and HDMI ports, integrated Intel® HD Graphics, 8GB of solid state storage, optional WiFi and two mini PCIe slots for superior thin client flexibility. N2620G Thin Clients are TPM 1.2 compliant, conforming to corporate-level security requirements and can be mounted on the back of a monitor for a zero footprint.

Powered by dual-core Intel® processors with support for both Windows Embedded Standard 7 and Linux-based DeTOS 7.2, and utilizing all of the major industry connection protocols, the N2620G Thin Client is perfect for any virtual desktop environment requiring versatility and functionality.

Devon IT’s DeTOS and EchoTM Thin Client Management Software
Acer and Devon IT have partnered to deliver end-to-end VDI Thin Client solutions to fit any customer environment, from SMB to Enterprise. Devon IT is a US based information technology company specialising in thin client hardware and software for virtual desktop solutions.

Devon IT’s software, which includes its DeTOS operating system and Echo management suite, comes integrated with all Acer Thin Clients and allows IT managers to easily create, deploy and manage their virtual desktop infrastructure. VDI is complex and therefore requires a holistic management framework to orchestrate the many components required for successful virtual desktop delivery and management. Devon IT’s suite of software streamlines and simplifies desktop virtualization deployments, enabling IT organizations to gain greater management and control, ensure data and asset security, deliver superior end-user experience, and provide enterprise business continuity and cost reductions.