Canalys reported today that global client PC shipments rose 12% year on year in Q2 2012.
Note: Canalys defines a client PC as a computing device designed to be operated by an individual and positioned to serve a broad range of purposes, achieved by running third-party applications, some of which can work independently of a network connection.
Setting up a wireless network in the home requires at least two components: a wireless hub, which connects to the modem (DSL or cable) or server PC, and a client device such as a PC insert card, which connects to the hub.
The analyst now sees PC client revenue in Q4 down 2% sequentially from the third quarter.
Way simpler to get rolling with than the PC client (no kidding, right?), and rock solid thus far.
Instead of one PC client hosted on one server, virtualization software allows companies to host many PCs on a single server, cutting total IT energy costs.
MessageVine's server supports interaction via its own PC client or those of AOL's ICQ or Microsoft's MSN Messenger, and also from mobile phones using WAP, SMS, or Japanese operator NTT DoCoMo's I-mode system.
"Lenovo was one of the first to embrace convertible design coupled with touch interaction in a big way and the Yoga 13 and ThinkPad Twist are both remarkable devices that are sure to wow consumers, " said Kirk Skaugen, corporate vice president and general manager, PC Client Group, Intel.
Jim Tate is the Client Solutions Director for PC Helps, a support provider for core office software applications and mobile devices.
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Because the client runs on any modern PC, it extends the life of PCs and Macs which would otherwise need to be updated probably for no other reason than to play modern games.
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After satisfying the cloud that the user has access rights, the client is detected as an alien PC.
The new IBM Network Station Series 2200 and 2800 with Linux complement the company's existing client systems including the ThinkPad series, PC 300, IntelliStation, and Netfinity servers.
More importantly, I was learning about the PC and software industry and building a client base.
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The PC, Tablet and Laptop storage division or Client Compute applications are solutions designed for desktop, notebook and netbook storage applications.
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By the company's count, a single combined thin client and blade server uses 44 watts of energy compared with an energy-chewing desktop PC's 80 watts.
Using "presence technology" the client can make logical guesses about when you're at (and not at) your PC or phone, and reroutes your notifications accordingly.
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