70% reduction in TCO

By moving all software off the desktop and onto the server, Pano reduces desktop TCO by 70 percent-saving $3200 per desktop over three years.

• Pano desktop devices have no software, so they require no software updates
• Physical visits to the desktop endpoint by IT personnel are eliminated
• Software installations and upgrades are performed centrally
• Server virtualization efficiently shares hardware across the entire user population
• Malware on the client is not possible because Pano has no software
• Pano consumes only 5 watts - 3% of a typical PC - making it the ultimate green alternative

Pano boosts end user productivity by reducing downtime and providing fast, automated recovery from application errors.

Going beyond today's desktop

Using functionality enabled by server virtualization, Pano can provide high-value features not offered by Windows. With a single touch of the Pano Button™, the user may choose from a set of actions that instantly solve painful desktop management problems. The Pano Button will soon be configurable by IT or solution providers to orchestrate services provided by the server platform. Examples of future configurable Pano Button actions are:

• Rolling back from a corrupted Windows instance to a known good instance
• Switching between virtual machines set up with software for different job functions

The Pano Button symbolizes Pano Logic's rethinking of desktop computing to take full advantage of virtualization, going beyond Windows to provide a superior user experience.

Strong security at the desktop

Because it has no software, the Pano zero client design provides a completely secure desktop that is immune to viruses and other malware. Pano gives IT centralized access control to all USB ports. Pano security features include:

• USB security - granular access control can be set easily based on user and type of peripheral. Specific operations can be blocked, allowed, or recorded as needed.
• Information leakage prevention - locally connected storage can be disabled to prevent users from copying information to local devices, including any USB devices.
• Network security - Traffic is protected using 128-bit AES encryption.

Complete turnkey solution

The Pano solution comprises Pano desktop devices, Pano software services and VMware virtualization software running on servers, plus comprehensive technical support covering the entire solution. For customers new to virtualization or looking for an entry-level solution, Pano includes an installer that sets up the entire software suite-including VMware Server-to deploy a virtualized desktop architecture in minutes. Pano sets up a fresh installation of VMware Server automatically, avoiding a complicated bare-metal install. For customers already using virtualization software, Pano can be installed on top of an existing VMware ESX deployment. Pano is the fastest, most convenient way to server-based desktop virtualization.

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