HP expands thin client computing and virtualisation with Neoware acquisition
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HP has acquired thin client computing and virtualisation specialist Neoware for $214 million – and says it will now create systems that are even easier to deploy, more secure and cheaper.
The company was already world leader in each of the Microsoft Windows XPe, Windows CE and Linux thin client categories. Acquiring Neoware will boost its thin-client business in the areas of Linux software, client virtualisation and customisation.
“The integration of Neoware will enable us to offer the industry’s broadest portfolio of remote client solutions that deliver the most secure, reliable and easily managed computing infrastructure available today,” boasts Alberto Bozzo, vice president and general manager, Commercial Products, Personal Systems Group at HP.
“Our top priority is to ensure that Neoware and HP deliver uncompromised product and business continuity to our combined customers.”
HP makes the point that thin clients provide a higher level of security, can reduce maintenance costs and consume less power than other desk-based computing because they contain no local data and no moving parts – instead connecting over a network to remote blade PCs and servers.
