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| eClient Lightens System Administrator's Workload,
Reduces TCO |
| Okazaki Corporation Ltd. has been advancing the transition
from "a file server/PC client environment" over to a "terminal
server/WBT environment." For this they chose EIZO's eClient,
a WBT/LCD monitor integrated unit. We interviewed Mr. Makoto Okazaki,
president of Okazaki Corporation, about his decision to install this
new system. |
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| Mr. Okazaki explained, "Until now, I was in
charge of system administration. Each time we added applications I
had to install them in all of our machines. The amount of work was
very taxing. Also, trouble increased as we added more applications.
What's more, we had been using 15" CRTs. This created problems.
They took up valuable desk space, didn't display much information,
and generally made it harder for staff to perform their duties. This
was when I read about EIZO's eClient in a magazine. I started thinking
about installing the eClient in a new type of server/client environment. |
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| Integrated Terminal the Deciding Factor |
 Mr.
Okazaki described two advantages of installing WBTs. The first is
system administration was simplified to administration of just the
server. Secondly, applications were installed only on the server which
greatly reduced problems that could occur with each terminal. He stressed
that a major advantage of the eClient was its integrated design. "The
only space needed was for this one unit, and power supply requirements
were taken care of with a single cord. This made installation so much
easier, and image quality is everything I expected from an EIZO display." |
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| Installation in Factories as Input Terminals Currently
Under Evaluation |
 Another
benefit of installing the eClient was an improved working environment
resulting from lower noise, less heat, and faster processing speeds.
The network could be effectively utilized as there were no longer
any differences in performance on each of the clients. Security was
also improved as the number of applications was restricted. Staff
also spoke favorably of the eClient. "Handling of terminals such
as powering ON and OFF, and starting up is much simpler. Even beginners
can handle them with confidence." Mr. Okazaki spoke enthusiastically
of how the WBT environment will broaden in the future. "I'm considering
installing the eClient in our Fukuoka Factory. Touch panels and card
readers will be supported in the future, so I'd like to examine installation
of the eClient for this environment." |
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