Wyse Unveils Smart Card Integration With Thin Clients at HIMSS Show

New Smart Card Add-On Makes it Easier for Healthcare Organizations to Secure Access to Shared Workstations and Protect Patient Data

NEW ORLEANS, LA. – 02/26/2007 - Wyse Technology, the global leader in thin computing, today demonstrated its new SecureSC add-on for healthcare organizations looking to secure access to shared workstations while protecting patient data at the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) conference.

Wyse SecureSC add-on integrates with Citrix Password Manager(TM) and .NET smart card technology from Gemalto into the company's Microsoft Windows XPe thin clients, allowing healthcare workers to swiftly and securely access vital information without compromising on security. The add-on provides users with a secure single sign-on system for Microsoft Windows, Web-based and hosted applications while supporting the most popular ISO 7816 Class A and AB smart card standards. The new smart card add-on will be commercially available through Wyse channel partners in Q2 of 2007.

By combining Wyse thin clients with Citrix Password Manager(TM) and its Hot Desktop feature, healthcare organizations can safeguard shared workstations environments from security risks while streamlining information access utilizing authentication and audit controls. In addition, the new security add-on works with Citrix SmoothRoaming(TM) technology which further enhances productivity by allowing users' sessions to move with them from one workstation to the next.

"This new combined solution from Wyse and Citrix will make it easier for healthcare organizations to comply with HIPAA and other industry regulations," said Mick Hollison, Citrix Vice-President for Desktop Delivery. "The integration of Wyse thin computing clients with our Password Manager and other key features gives users rapid access to shared workstations with secure access for accountability and the protection of patient data. This new product offering puts Wyse at the forefront of innovative IT healthcare solutions."

With Wyse SecureSC the whole process of logging on, logging out, managing password changes is easily controlled. Healthcare professionals simply swipe their smart card, type in a PIN, and they'll be up and running in seconds. Wyse Technology also supports integrated, keyboard and standalone smart card readers across its product line providing customers with even more flexibility.

"HIPAA legislation places strict controls on access to patient information," said Anthony Armenta, VP of Product Management for Wyse Technology. "Our thin client integration with Citrix and Gemalto gives users flexible and dynamic access to information without compromising patient care or data. It also showcases our expertise and ability to provide real-time access to information in this key vertical market."

This announcement also further strengthens the existing partnership between Wyse and Citrix. Earlier this year, Wyse announced its support of the Citrix Ready(TM) Initiative, which is designed to help customers identify the best third-party solutions that add the greatest value in Citrix driven environments.