Cloud Terminal
What is cloud terminal?
The FomiCloud cloud terminal (also called ultra thin client) contains no moving parts but only the necessary hardware & firmware to initialize a conversation with the network, begin network protocol processes, and display desktop output. It centralizes all software, processing, and management to just what is running on the host, leaving little more than a keyboard, mouse, and monitor at a user’s desk. As a result, it requires no driver to install, no patch management, and no local operating system licensing fees or updates. The device consumes very little power and is tamper-resistant and completely incapable of storing any data locally, providing a more secure endpoint.
Benefits By Replacing PCs With Cloud Terminal
The initial acquisition costs are saved when replacing PCs with FomiCloud cloud terminal which cost less than half the price of entry-level PCs.
The FomiCloud cloud terminal consume only 5 watts and produce much less heat, providing at least an 80% savings in energy consumption and air conditioning over PCs.
The obsolescence-free feature of zero clients proves longer desktop refresh cycles, saving both refresh budgets and cutting refresh time from weeks to hours.
There is nothing for IT to configure, manage, or update at the endpoint. All installations, patches & updates are done on a single host. One IT staff can handle 5 times as many devices and users compared to PCs.
FomiCloud cloud terminal are essentially plug-and-play devices. Out of the box, they require only minutes to set up and seconds to boot. After a keyboard, mouse, and monitor are connected, the cloud terminal workstation is ready to be utilized.
IT and support staff can provide support or fix problems right from their desks, eliminating the costs and delays of having to travel to remote user locations.
With no failure-prone parts and desktop-related problems unplanned endpoint downtime is greatly reduced. Even when turn faulty, the cloud terminal can be placed, helping the user back to work in seconds.
No time is wasted on moving a heavy laptop or rebooting the system. With a simple log-off and then log-in from any cloud terminal, the user’s back at his desktop with all open applications and files still in place.
With some disks configured visible to all, users can share and store files easily on these public disks without the need to copy or transfer between desktops.
With no resident OS or storage capable of running software, the cloud terminal provides a completely secure endpoint that is immune to viruses and other malware.
IT staff can apply security policies, monitor, and disable end users from logging in or lock-down locally connected USB peripherals, preventing users from copying confidential data to removable storage.
Since the FomiCloud cloud terminal cannot store any data locally, users are free of worrying about data loss stemming from hardware failure or laptop/PC theft.
The FomiCloud cloud terminal is only a cellphone size and can be mounted on the back of the monitor to save valuable space on the desktop.
Without any storage and fan, the FomiCloud cloud terminal makes no noise when running, making a peaceful working environment.
Consuming much less energy meaning the FomiCloud cloud terminal produces much less heat and e-waste when compared to standard PCs.