Schools are institutions that are always trying to find ways to give their students better resources so that they can become better educated and have access to everything that the world has to offer. Networks of computers in schools are one thing that these schools are always trying to improve. However, schools also don’t have the funds to always be improving their technology. Because of this, many schools across the nation are starting to replace their old systems and networks with thin client computing.
One reason schools can save with thin client computing is because they are so environmentally friendly. Thin client computers use about 15 watts of power while traditional desktop computers use about 80 watts each. Consider that schools have anywhere from 50 to 200 computers in their schools, and it’s easy to see how much power can be saved by making the switch. And, this saves money on schools’ electricity bills too, which also puts money back into the school and the resources that students need.
Thin client computing also lasts approximately twice as long as traditional desktop computers. Because of this, schools don’t need to replace their computer technology nearly as often as they used to. This of course, also saves them money in their budget. Also, thin client computing can also be managed much easier than desktop computers. Because of this, IT technicians that work in schools can handle working on many more thin client computers at once than they could with older systems. This gives schools a much more efficient way to work on their computers and make sure that they’re all in top notch shape for the students that need to work on them!
Thin client computing is showing up more and more in the corporate world. But there are so many other institutions and locations where thin client computing is also really the only choice that makes sense.