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Reduce the cost of desktop computing with a customized Server-Based Computing Solution. The Server Based Computing approach to delivering critical business applications to end-user devices through the use of Thin Client computing technology is a solution that should not be overlooked in your IT strategy.

With this approach, it does not matter if the client device is a full-featured PC, a Macintosh system, a UNIX workstation, X-terminal, or a true thin client device like a Windows-based terminal or hand-held (wireless) information appliance.

With server based computing solutions, 100% of the applications and data reside and execute on the server.

This computing approach can reduce the cost of desktop computing. Application installations, updates and additions are made only once - on the server - and then are instantly available to all users anywhere, with exceptional performance. IT professionals have the ability to manage applications on the network from a single point and provide enterprise-level security for data and applications.

The diagram shown to the right is a high level view of the Server Based Computing Architecture.

TS4B Server Based Computing Service Offerings

TS4B Solutions' Server Based Computing Offerings are designed to maximize the benefits inherent in the technology. The major benefits of Server Based Computing technology include:

• Curtailing support and maintenance costs for applications and their deployment.
• Centralization and security of applications.
• The ability to rapidly deploy new and upgraded applications to the entire intended user base.
• The ability to provide the applications via the internet without expensive applications modifications.
• Understanding the requirements necessary to maximize the cost per user for a Server Based Computing application.

TS4B server based computing offerings give our clients a flexible, cost-effective way to explore a thin client solution for either a specific group/department or for the entire organization. Our service offerings include:

Architecture, design and Implementation of Server Based Computing Solutions

Fundamental to all of our service offerings is the Architecture, design and Implementation of each solution. The architecture and design of your solution is done to ensure the solution is integrated into your IT environment seamlessly, effectively, and efficiently.

Server based computing pilots

The pilot program is best for those businesses exploring new ways to do business, or for those businesses with a need to simplify and consolidate administration efforts.

The pilot program will clearly demonstrate the advantages of a Server Based Computing approach to the problems of application delivery.

The pilot offering can be done with a minimum investment in hardware commensurate with the complexity of the application.

In many cases TS4B can assist our clients through the use of either evaluation hardware or through the use of our BetaLab demonstration and test center.

Following the pilot, an architectural document is delivered to our clients describing a full Server Based Computing environment deployment.

Finally, the pilot offering ensures that the applications desired by our clients will perform in a Server Based Computing environment.

The migration service provided by TS4B is designed for those businesses that have been using a Server Based Computing solution and now wish to migrate their existing platform to a newer, more robust platform.

TS4B is in tune with the various reasons for accomplishing a migration. A significant goal is to ensure uninterrupted service of the business applications throughout the upgrade and transition process.

Whether the migration is due to a software publisher improving the applications or an inherent platform migration for functionality improvements, TS4B can provide the planning and deployment know-how to make the transition a smooth one.

application validation and testing

This offering is primarily for those clients that have experience with a Server Based Computing environment, but have not had the ability or resources required to determine such things as Cost per User or Will this new application or version work? or even What can I do to improve my application or environment? TS4B has significant experience in assisting business clients and software publishers in answering these questions.

Our test offering is a structured test program designed with your applications and environment in mind. TS4B provides our clients with the information necessary to determine:

• The Return On Investment (ROI) or Cost per User
• The tuning needed to maximize the benefits of their environment
• (For software publishers) What can be done to improve the software being developed so that it maximizes their users' ROI or cost per seat.

installation

The installation offering is for those businesses that have a clear understanding of the benefits of Server Based Computing.

This service offering will provide you with a fully functional Server Based Computing environment engineered and tailored to the requested business functionality.

When complete, your applications will be available to your designated users in a structured environment that can be maintained easily and successfully in your business context.

TS4B considers the knowledge transfer to be a vital component of our service, and every effort is made to ensure the knowledge of the installation and maintenance efforts are understood by our clients.

For more information about Server Based Computing, please contact us.

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