Trevor Poapst BCom Global Strategist, Desktop Multiplier Omni Technology Solutions...

Trevor Poapst BCom

Global Strategist, Desktop MultiplierOmni Technology Solutions

trevor@omni-ts.com

Desktop Multiplier™ for SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop (SLED 10) – Migrate to Linux at a Fraction of the Cost!

More Info: www.omni-ts.com/linux-deskop/

More Info: www.omni-ts.com/linux-desktop/

Desktop Multiplier™ Overview (5 minutes)

How Does the Desktop Multiplier Work? (10 minutes)

Total Cost of Ownership Savings (10 minutes)

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Features & Benefits (10 minutes)3

Ideal For… (10 minutes)

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6 Questions & Answers (10 minutes)

Seminar Overview

Linux Seminar Overview

Considering SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop?

The Desktop Multiplier™ allows 10 monitors, keyboards, mice and users to work at the same time on a shared SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop computer – no special hardware required!

Simply add standard graphics cards, monitors, USB keyboards and mice to an existing system and install the Desktop Multiplier.

Considering SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop?

Novell South Africa deploys 2,205 Linux desktops in 105 South African schools.

SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop Success Story

Desktop Multiplier for SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop. Linux Education Dubai.

1. Fastest, easiest and least expensive way to deploy large numbers of full-featured desktops

2. Dramatically lowers Total Cost of Ownership by eliminating up to 9 out of every 10 PCs

3. Leverages your existing investments in Novell GroupWise, Novell Messenger, Novell iFolder and your network file servers

4. Delivers a much richer user experience than thin clients or Blades at a fraction of the cost

5. Ideal for schools, universities, governments and healthcare facilities

6. Powered by Userful, an industry leader in affordable, multi-user desktop computing

Desktop Multiplier Highlights

Desktop Multiplier for SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop Highlights

Modern PCs spend virtually the entire day idle. By leveraging this under-utilised capacity, the Desktop Multiplier software delivers a compelling “10-to-1 advantage” when deploying SLED 10

Desktop Multiplier allows for multiple instances of the same programs to run by multiple users. Each user has his or her own monitor, keyboard and mouse and log in to their unique profile

Designed as a simple software add-on to SLED 10, the Multiplier is ideal wherever two or more PCs are in close physical proximity (15 ft)

Multiplier’s “10-to-1 Advantage”

Section 2How Does the Multiplier Work?

Section 2: How Does the Desktop Multiplier Work?

How Does the Multiplier Work?

How Does the Desktop Multiplier Work?

Key Points• Thin layer of software that

wraps around the Linux kernel

• Listens for: (1) keyboard input; (2) mouse input; and (3) monitor output

• Assigns these items to a unique user session

• Tracks up to 10 independent user sessions at the same time

How Does the Multiplier Work?

The Desktop Multiplier virtualises the Linux user interface layer, so that a single computer box can drive the user interface hardware for multiple, simultaneous users.

The Desktop Multiplier is transparent to the Linux kernel and is compatible with the Novell Client for Linux and ZENworks.

Technically Speaking…

Compatible with Novell Client for Linux and ZENworks

Link keyboards and mice to monitors with a single key-press (Function key) and click of a mouse

To reassign a keyboard or mouse, simply unplug the device(s) and plug them in again. You will be prompted with a wizard screen to reassign the devices.

Linking Keyboards / Mice to Monitors

Four-User Desktop Multiplier Setup

Four-User Desktop Multiplier Setup

Install Dual-Head Graphics Cards

Install Dual-Head Graphic Cards

Connect USB Mice and Keyboards

Connect USB Devices to Powered Hub

Assigning Keyboards / Mice to Monitors

“Fat” client with dedicated video, keyboard and mouse access

Outperforms thin clients and Blades at a fraction of the cost

Richer user experience

Easier to set up and deploy

No special hardware required!

Desktop Multiplier vs Thin Clients

Section 3Features & Benefits

(10 minutes)

Imagine being able to save 80-90% on deploying and managing your desktops

Leverages existing investments in hardware, Novell GroupWise, Messenger and ZENworks

“10-to-1 advantage” on hardware, software, management and infrastructure costs

Benefit: Significant TCO Savings

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Benefit 1: Significant TCO Savings

Performance does not significantly vary from a single-user computer

Rich user experience

Automatic file and memory caching

Only momentary delay may occur when loading large programs into memory

Benefit: Excellent Performance

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Single command installs software

Intuitive graphical user interface

Detailed documentation and on-line FAQ available

No special hardware required!

Benefit: Easy to Use and Install

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Less vulnerable to viruses and security threats

Unsurpassed computing power, portability, security and flexibility

User-friendly GUI and excellent software bundle

Easily networked to Novelland Microsoft network file servers

Benefit: Leverages Benefits of Linux

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Benefit 4: Leverages Benefits of Linux

Cost-effectively priced at $99 (80€) per seat

Optional annual software upgrade protection plan (30%)

Benefit: Cost-Effective Pricing

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Think About It…

• Instead of 10 computers, you only buy one• SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop comes

bundled with OpenOffice (compatible with Microsoft Office)• Instead of paying for electricity, back-ups, HVAC and maintenance for

10 computers, you only need to worry about one

Think About It…

Desktop Multiplier Featured in BrainShare Keynote

Compelling Value Proposition

“The Desktop Multiplier's ability to leverage the SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop for up to 10 users on one standard computer presents a huge value proposition for our corporate, government, and educational clients. Not only does the Desktop Multiplier significantly reduce hardware and software costs, but it also results in a 10-to-1 savings on computer management, electricity, and infrastructure costs. This is very important to our customers.”

– Allison Singh, Senior Novell Systems Engineer, Novell South Africa

Section 4Total Cost of Ownership Savings

(10 minutes)

Section 4: Total Cost of Ownership Savings

The Desktop Multiplier enables you to save as much as 80% on deploying your Linux Desktop computers and 90% on long-term management costs

Free Linux TCO Calculator at: www.omni-ts.com/linux-desktop/

Multiplier’s “10-to-1 Advantage”

Section 5Demonstration

Section 6Perfect For…

Section 6: Perfect Novell Linux Desktop Solution For…

Perfect For…

Considering SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop? Migrate at a fraction of the cost! The Desktop Multiplier is perfect for…

Schools Call Centres

HealthcareBusinesses

Government Airports & Hotels

Perfect For…

Other Opportunities

• Tradeshows, meetings and conferences• Government and NGO connectivity projects• Building lobbies and lunch rooms• Internet cafés• Cruise ships• Retirement homes• Job banks• Remote communities• Oilfield well sites

Other Opportunities

Review: One AMAZING solution!

• Connect 10 users to a single desktop computer – no special hardware required!

• Easy to install• Leverages SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop

and existing Novell investments• Rich user experience • Dramatically reduces TCO and provides

more licensing freedom• Compelling “10-to-1 advantage”

Section 7Questions & Answers

Interested in a quote?

Trevor Poapst BCom

Director, Global Marketing & Channel StrategyOmni Technology Solutions

Tel. +1 780 423 4200 x228 trevor@omni-ts.comwww.omni-ts.com/linux-desktop/

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