Axel design and manufacture innovative TCP/IP based Thin Client Terminals and Office Servers for Windows, Unix/Linux and AS/400 environments.
Thin Clients, also known as diskless workstations, network computers and network computing appliances, are simple, robust embedded systems that use various networking protocols to enable local users to run applications on powerful remote servers. Since they are embedded, often solid state systems (no moving parts), thin clients are said to require less maintenance and enjoy a longer usable lifespan than traditional "fat" clients, or PC desktops.
“Barry White, (Director) MNIS ltd”
MNIS have been selling and installing thin clients for many years, we decided to become an Axel partner as we believe AXEL is the manufacturer offering the best thin client solutions, service and price.
MNIS will continue to sell and support customers wanting thin clients from other brands like BOS, 10ZiG,Wyse etc.
Advantages of Thin Clients
Lower IT admin costs. Thin clients are managed almost entirely at the server. The hardware has fewer points of failure and the local environment is highly restricted (and often stateless), providing protection from malware.
Lower hardware costs. Thin client hardware is generally cheaper because it does not contain a disk, application memory, or a powerful processor. They also generally have a longer period before requiring an upgrade or becoming obsolete. The total hardware requirements for a thin client system (including both servers and clients) are usually much lower compared to a system with fat clients. One reason for this is that the hardware is better utilized. A CPU in a fat workstation is idle most of the time. With thin clients, memory can be shared. If several users are running the same application, it only needs to be loaded into RAM once with a central server. With fat clients, each workstation must have its own copy of the program in memory.
Lower Energy Consumption. Dedicated thin client hardware has much lower energy consumption than thick client PCs. This not only reduces energy costs but may mean that in some cases air-conditioning systems are not required or need not be upgraded which can be a significant cost saving and contribute to achieving energy saving targets.
Easier hardware failure management. If a thin client fails, a replacement can simply be swapped in while the client is repaired; the user is not inconvenienced because their data is not on the client.
Hostile Environments. Most devices have no moving parts so can be used in dusty environments without the worry of PC fans clogging up and overheating and burning out the PC.
More efficient use of resources. A typical thick-client will be specified to cope with the maximum load the user needs, which can be inefficient at times when it is not utilised. In contrast, thin clients only use the exact amount of resources required by the current task? in a large network, there is a good probability the load from each user will fluctuate in a different cycle to that of another user (i.e. the peaks of one will more than likely correspond, time-wise, to the troughs of another.
Less Wasted Hardware. Computer hardware is very environmentally damaging. Thin clients can remain in service longer and ultimately produce less surplus computer hardware than an equivalent thick client installation.
For more information, please contact:
Phone: 0844 875 9001
Fax: 0844 875 9002
Email: info@mnis.co.uk
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