The Next Frontier
For call center and back-office work, traditional PC workstations are overkill. Most employees use only 20 percent of their computing capacity. The 80 percent that goes unused still requires electricity and generates heat. On top of that, personal computers require constant support and frequent replacement.
Companies with global operations and hundreds or even thousands of PCs must also keep a constant watch for data and IP security threats, system downtime and situations that inhibit disaster recovery.
With global processing operations in the U.S., South Africa and India, CSC is aware of the issues associated with PC-based workstations. That's why we joined Sun in both adopting and delivering desktop virtualization via Sun Ray ultrathin-client technology. It's extremely secure, flexible and cost-effective.
Supporting Security, Green IT Initiatives
Together, we are delivering a virtual work space on a smart card to financial services companies. Employees insert their secure smart cards into the Sun Ray client devices to access their desktop files on a remote server. They can work remotely, and with unsurpassed security, from any location that has a Sun Ray device. Desktop security is no longer an issue because your data and intellectual property stay safe on your server. No information is stored on the Sun Ray device itself.
Desktop virtualization supports corporate green IT initiatives for reducing waste and energy consumption. The average lifespan of a Sun Ray device is 10 years, compared to three for a PC. Sun Rays generate no heat, and use only 4 watts of power, compared to 110 for a PC.
Sun has developed and deployed the ultrathin desktop environment for its workforce of 35,000 employees, its supply chain and partners.
Converting an entire processing center is as easy as copying each employee's hard drive to a server and issuing a smart card. It can take place overnight with no service disruptions.
Delivering Business Value
Whether you outsource with CSC or manage in-house services, you can get the same benefits that we’re seeing from desktop virtualization:
- Less waste of electricity, hardware and time
- Unsurpassed IP and data security
- Consolidated desktop operations
- Business continuity
- Simplified audits and compliance
- Remote access to infrastructure anytime, anywhere, seamlessly
For More Information
For more information about CSC's Sun Ray desktop virtualization services, contact us by phone or e-mail. Only CSC will use the information you provide.