'Future of Education Computing' Recognized via Award from National School Boards Association

Wyse Customer Western Wayne School District named to Prestigious "20 to Watch" List for Virtual Desktop Implementation

SAN JOSE, Calif. – 10/13/2009 - Wyse Technology, the global leader in thin computing and client virtualization, today announced that Brian Seaman, Network Administrator at the Western Wayne School District in Northeast Pennsylvania has been named by the National School Boards Association’s Technology Leadership Network (TLN) annual list of "20 to Watch" emerging leaders in education technology.  These individuals are recognized by NSBA for championing technology initiatives that make a difference for students, teachers, school districts, and the greater education technology community.

According to Ann Flynn, Director of Education Technology for NSBA, "This year's '20 to Watch' represents educators who see the potential that technology brings to the learning environment, and who know how to translate that knowledge in a way that excites and inspires their students and colleagues."

Brian Seaman was recognized for his leadership in identifying technology solutions that both help the district save money and better serve its students.  His decision involved a move away from a PC infrastructure toward one based on Wyse virtual clients.  Using this strategy, Western Wayne now has more computers that have better security and require less maintenance.  Since the district no longer has to purchase and replace PCs on an annual basis, it saves $70,000 per year.

"I believe that what we are deploying today is the future of education computing," according to Seaman.  "For any school or university that's wondered whether thin clients can make their IT arm a more efficient department -- all while saving time, money and energy costs -- the answer is a resounding 'yes.'   We are phasing out PCs in favor of virtual clients throughout the district."

"Wyse would like to congratulate all of this year's '20 to Watch' winners," said Maryam Alexandrian, Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sales and Channels at Wyse Technology.  "They are at the forefront of helping today's student become tomorrow's leaders.  Leading innovators need innovative technology and Wyse is proud to have played a role at Western Wayne and elsewhere with an unmatched combination of hardware expertise and our innovative virtualization software solutions."

Mr. Seaman and the other technology leaders will be recognized at NSBA's annual Technology and Learning Conference, T+L, which will take place Oct. 28-30, in Denver.

For more information on Western Wayne's use of Wyse Technology, download the case study at:  http://www.wyse.com/solutions/education

Wyse Technology and Education
Wyse has been providing thin client and client virtualization solutions to K-12 and higher education schools around the world since 1995.  With Wyse in place, IT administrators are replacing their high-cost, high-maintenance PCs with thin clients.  The benefits to schools include having a safer computing environment, lower TCO, greater energy efficiency, and less maintenance; all while getting more computers into the hands of more students.   At the 2009 National Educational Computing Conference (NECC), Wyse products were recognized by ChannelWeb Magazine as one of the "25 Hot Products For Education."  Also in 2009, Wyse received the annual Community Service Award from one of its customers, the Charter School of Morgan Hill, CA.

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.

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