Sun Unveils Next Generation Client Technology

Sun Microsystems, Inc. (www.sun.com) today unveiled its next generation Sun Ray Server Software 3.0 an interoperable, platform that enables instant, secure access to corporate applications and data from broadband-enabled home, satellite and remote offices. Sun also introduced the Sun Ray 170, a sleek new innovative desktop client.

Together, Sun Ray Server Software 3.0 and the Sun Ray 170 ultra-thin client further extend Sun Ray technology to run over DSL or broadband connections beyond traditional in-house networks.

Based on a March, 2004 commissioned report by Forrester Consulting examining the total economic impact (TEI) of deploying Sun's previous released Sun Ray thin-client technology in a PC environment, organizations could garner significant savings-and may realize a potential return on investment (ROI) of up to 76 percent.

Sun Ray technology delivers a secure, easy-to-use remote work environment. By combining Java Card(tm) technology for increased levels of authentication with the absence of a local operating system that could be hacked, Sun Ray clients are virtually immune from virus attacks.

With Sun Ray technology, our customers are empowered to mobilize their workforce while maintaining control over data and intellectual property," said Fred Kohout, vice president, marketing, Client Systems Group at Sun Microsystems.

Sun Ray Server Software 3.0 creates a secure, cost-effective, low-administration desktop environment for enterprise, government, and technical customers. The software runs on both the Solaris Operating System and Linux, and supports every Sun Ray client Sun has ever shipped.

Sun Ray Software 3.0 uses sophisticated bandwidth adaptation and management technology to reduce bandwidth requirements for Sun Ray clients by more than half while still delivering a full, rich desktop experience.