Multi User PCs

 

SoftXpand - Multi Seat Computing

Today's PCs are so powerful that the vast majority of people use only a small fraction of their available computing Power. SoftXpand ecoware taps the unused capacity so that up to eight users can simultaneously share a single PC.

Buying 1 SoftXpand Solution PC for 6 desktop users instead of 6 conventional desktop PC's gives you the following:-

  • Reduce initial PC Purchase/Replacement Costs by 50%
  • 83% less Electricity consumption
  • 83% less Heat Output - reducing Aircon costs
  • Save on IT staff and Maintenance costs
  • 83% more Network switching capacity
  • No additional hardware required.
  • Only 1 license required for most software
  • Full User graphics/multimedia experience
  • Improve performance of applications for end users.
  • Supports your ISO 14001 Acceditation

Desktop Virtualization

Each user gets their own virtual workspace (applications, settings, files, and preferences), but at a fraction of what it would cost with individual computers. So even though eight people share a single system, they each get their own rich pc experience. 

 

Easy to install

Each SoftXpand Multi Seat system contains the powerful, award-winning SoftXpand desktop virtualization software, full VGA/HD15 graphics cards, and utilises standard peripheral access devices. Installation and PC set up is easy: Just install the SoftXpand ecoware PC, plug the work stations directly onto the VGA output sockets, attach a keyboard and mouse to the USB hub and let the system automatically configure each user ID. Finally, set the users password and access details exactly as you would with a standard desktop PC. That’s all—it’s as simple as an appliance. Now, multiple users can enjoy their own independent virtual desktops.

Powerful & flexible

Software applications run simultaneously and independently on each virtual desktop. Users don’t even know that they are sharing a PC! Your staff and users won’t need special training. They will also love getting their desk space back— SoftXpand systems do not require additional hardware simply a connection back to the host PC. Yet they give each user a rich Windows workspace. Users enjoy multimedia with sound and full-motion video at screen resolutions of up to 1280x1024 or 1440x900 (widescreen). With additional support for power users who want to have 2 screen setups.

Economical & efficient

With the SoftXpand system , you can easily lower your computing acquisition and support costs by up to 70%. You will also save money on electricity. The highly efficient SoftXpand systems uses only 16% of the energy required by a comparable stand alone PC based system. It is clearly the greenest computing solution available 

Use our Savings Calculator to see how much you could save

 

 

Saving you money:

Lower purchase cost
Purchasing a 6x SoftXpand ecoware system is between 40-50% cheaper than equivalent standard PC based system.

Lower running cost
As less hardware is required the maintenance and administration costs are up to 70% less.

Lower energy cost
SoftXpand ecoware consumes around 16% of the power required by a stand alone PC based system

Helping the planet:

Reduced CO2 output
With a greatly reduced energy signature the carbon footprint of ICT is reduced by 84% compared with a standard PC based system.

Less E-Waste
With a significant reduction in the amount of hardware, disposal costs and the volume of E-Waste is less than 20% of a standard system.

Lower embodied carbon
Much of the carbon output of a PC is in the manufacturing process. With SoftXpand less hardware leads to much lower embodied carbon amounts