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Why SafeDesk

A SafeDesk powered device is more than a traditional desktop, laptop, or networked terminal that relies entirely on a server for its computing power. A device equipped with the ManagedPC platform seamlessly blends the functions and user experience of a PC with the security and administrative ease of a remotely managed device.

The ManagedPC platform simplifies and manages both the equipment and network connection without user intervention. This makes it an ideal platform to deliver web-tops and Software as a Service applications.

For computer users who…

  • Are novice or non-technical, OR
  • Do not want to worry about installing or configuring software, OR
  • Need a computer that is ALWAYS free of viruses and spyware, OR
  • Have limited income or a tight budget, OR
  • Want access to their files from anywhere,

SafeDesk enables:

  • Productivity regardless of network connectivity or bandwidth limits
  • Cost effective scalability in a service provider’s datacenter
  • The ability to leverage all types of multimedia including printers, external storage and MP3 players

by:

  • Leveraging a broad range of hardware devices
  • Distributing on a variety of different Operating Systems
  • Deploying in either a fully hosted or self hosted environment

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions about the SafeDesk Platform

 

How is SafeDesk Different from a Thin Client?

While Thin Clients and other “server based computing” platforms have been popular in concept , they’ve had limited broad adoption because:

  • Did not provide a favorable experience for quality audio and streaming video equal to a PC.
  • Limited to high bandwidth, always-on LAN environments that suffer from complete loss or severely limited function when network connectivity is poor or intermittent on laptops via Wifi, 2G, 3G, or 4G.
  • Datacenter support for deployments has proven expensive in both hardware and software licensing. Sample Thin Client products include: Citrix, Wyse, Microsoft Terminal Services, 2X, and Linux Terminal Server Project

 

How is SafeDesk different from a web desktop or a webtop?

Web-tops provide the ability for customers to centralize the management of desktop functions by delivering an operating system and applications through a web enabled browser or VNC connection. Web-top technologies are an ideal extension to the SafeDesk platform as it assures the security and network reliability.

Through its unique device management system, SafeDesk assures that the browser is up to date , never corrupted and that the device’s local or wireless network connection is optimized. While Web-tops provide a full-featured computing environment for users, the benefit is SafeDesk’s ability to manage the entire device from the hardware through the application layers while assuring a cost effective and easily managed distribution platform

Is SafeDesk something that works with web-apps and Software as a Service platforms?

Whether the product is a desktop suite such as GoogleApps® or more individual like SalesForce.com®, SafeDesk assures high availability to the end-users and creates an ideal platform for delivery of this software by managing the entire device , its peripherals and its connectivity. The SafeDesk AppStore enables users to subscribe to various types of software applications as part of their monthly bill.