Wyse Technology Takes Client Virtualization Discussion to the Next Level, as IT Executives from Enterprises and Vendors along with the Leading Gartner Analyst will Address VMworld Attendees and Press at VMworld 2009 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco

Real World Business Stories in Client Virtualization, Cloud Computing, ROI and User Experience Optimization with Wyse Thin Computing Solutions

SAN JOSE, Calif. – 09/01/2009 - Wyse Technology, the global leader in thin computing and client virtualization, today announced its schedule of speaking sessions and news conference at VMworld.  VMworld attendees are encouraged to attend the following presentations:

Tuesday, September 1, 10:00 a.m.
How to Optimize VMware View ROI with Thin Computing
Session # DV3746
Analysts are stating that desktop virtualization all but forces an appliance model onto the desktop. But where's the ROI? With this in mind, Jeff McNaught, Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer for Wyse Technology will discuss how VMware and Wyse are in a good position to capitalize on the fast-growing Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) sector and bring the benefits of the data center on to the desktop.

Jeff McNaught leads Wyse's marketing activities and customer support. Mr. McNaught is widely considered the most quoted spokesperson for thin computing in the world. With the experience of hundreds of speaking engagements, articles, and press interviews, he is considered an authority on the topic of thin computing.

Wednesday, September 2, 12:00 p.m.
Press Conference
Moscone South, East Mezzanine, Rooms 224/226
Come understand the impact Wyse is making in virtualization and mobility. Watch a demo of Wyse's new Enterprise Class Client Virtualization Application for Apple iPhone and learn how it fits within Wyse's #1 globally leading thin computing portfolio.

Wednesday, September 2, 1:30 p.m., Room 135
Desktop Virtualization / Cloud Computing: Tales from the Real World. We Did It—Here's How, and What we Learned. A CIO Panel with Gartner.
SUPER Session
This panel will discuss the challenges and opportunities around virtualization and cloud computing, while the organizations are dealing with much hype in the market.  Topics will include, Latest trends in the industry as real customers see it, Expectations from the vendors – hardware, software and services, ROI and TCO in client virtualization vs. other options, Good, bad and the ugly in virtualization and cloud computing, Customer deployment experience and 2-3 year future vision for desktop virtualization and Q&A.
 
The Panel will be moderated by Mark Margevicius, VP and Research Director, Gartner and the Panel Participants include, John Suffolk, CIO, UK Government, Ravi Simhambhatla, CIO, Virgin America, Aditya Fotedar, CIO, Wyse, Carl Eschenbach, EVP, Field Operations, VMware, Tarkan Maner, CEO, Wyse.

Wednesday, September 2, 4:30 p.m., Room 110
Desktop Virtualization / Cloud Computing: Using the Vendor Ecosystem to Drive Maximum Success. A Global Bank and Partner Eco-system for Success.
Panel Session #DV5080
This panel will discuss how Barclays Bank deployed Desktop Virtualization and leveraged the vendor ecosystem for success.  Topics will include, Drivers for change in desktop strategy at Barclays Bank, Overview of Barclays Bank deployment for Virtual Desktops, Vendor's contributions to the Barclays Bank deployment, Future of the solution and Q&A.

The Panel will be moderated by Mark Margevicius, VP and Research Director, Gartner and the Panel Participants include, Simon Walkden, Director of IT Barclays Bank, Jan Jackman, VP Global End User Services and Cloud Infrastructure IBM, Patrick Harr, VP of Product Marketing VMware, Mike Bergelson, VP of Strategy Voice Technology Group, Cisco, Ricardo Antuna, SVP of Products and Alliances, Wyse.

Wyse is currently appearing at VMworld 2009 in San Francisco, California, at Booth #1824.

About Wyse Technology

Wyse Technology is the global leader in Cloud Client Computing. The Wyse portfolio includes industry-leading thin, zero and cloud PC client solutions with advanced management, desktop virtualization and cloud software supporting desktops, laptops and next generation mobile devices. Cloud client computing replaces the outdated computing model of the unsecure, unreliable, energy-intensive and expensive PC, all while delivering lower TCO and a superior user experience. Wyse has shipped more than 20 million units and has over 200 million people interacting with their products each day, enabling the leading private, public, hybrid and government cloud implementations worldwide. Wyse partners with industry-leading IT vendors, including Cisco®, Citrix®, IBM®, Microsoft, and VMware® as well as globally-recognized distribution and service partners. Wyse is headquartered in San Jose, California, U.S.A., with offices worldwide.

For more information, visit the Wyse website at http://www.wyse.com or call 1-800-GET-WYSE.

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