The Solution
ukngroup have developed a dynamic, end-to-end model for achievement of rapid, efficient and cost-effective transition to UTC. The solution architecture incorporates the latest "Best of Breed" technology and innovation, allowing integration with Windows Terminal Server, Citrix, Virtual Desktop or Linux presentation layers.
Improved application deployment is achieved with a hybrid approach to infrastructure virtualisation, ensuring future compatibility and an easy-to-manage user-experience.
Project technologies can be deployed in a modular fashion, allowing specific challenges to dictate the shape of each final solution. For the same reason, it is easy to modify and upgrade various components of the infrastructure at any time, to achieve optimal results.
Migrating the highest number of users possible is the first way to achieve improved overall simplification and better value from IT investment. The solution can be expected to realise TCO reductions of 20 to 40 per cent for desktop procurement expenses, with further substantial cuts in the cost and complexity of administering internal systems.
The ukngroup methodology interfaces three vital areas of desktop infrastructure, overlaid with our expert project management capability and executed by industry accredited, technical specialists. As a world-leading provider of UTC solutions, our experience emphasises the importance of open communication at all levels. By matching our key industry personnel with our client’s individual requirements, we build a comprehensive response.
Many preconceptions exist about the suitability of thin-client technology in general for certain working environments. Previously concerns have been raised about how different applications or peripherals will work and whether additional server side infrastructure will translate into actual, per device cost-savings.
ukngroup will help clients document a working strategy for user rationalisation, software auditing and Proof of Concept (PoC) to accurately predict outcomes for these issues.
Certain high-load applications such as those found in professional graphic design, multi-media production or trading floor ‘live-feeds’ are not always suitable for virtualisation and streaming. Fortunately, for most organisations with a heavy burden of administration, these programs are not part of the standard desktop ‘image’ and Ultra Thin-Client is still an ideal solution with all of its financial, strategic and environmental benefits.
Generic Project Stategy
For a value-added package of support, ukngroup have the service operations experience to help with any ongoing maintenance. We are able to provide a full range of technical backup from our service desk, complementing the transition to UTC.
Our model for desktop computing procured as a simple utility presents an entirely self-contained packaged for enterprises. Guaranteed and supported service, with on-demand scalability, makes this a business sense choice for high-quality, high-availability thin-client deployment.
