Neoware, Inc., a leading provider of thin client computing solutions, today announced that its thin client devices, which are growing in popularity as cost-effective alternatives to desktop and laptop PCs, can help companies reduce computing-related energy costs by up to 90 percent. Traditional desktop PCs consume a maximum of 280 watts of power as compared to certain Neoware thin clients which consume approximately 30 watts of power in the same time frame -- an energy savings of nearly 90 percent. For example, if a company replaced 35,000 PCs with Neoware e90 thin client devices, its energy cost savings could be up to $1.9 million per year, a figure based on the national KWH rate of $0.0849.

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Faced with rising energy costs, impending energy-reduction legislation and a drive to become more environmentally-friendly, many companies such as CVS, Bed Bath & Beyond, Goodyear, AutoZone, Kroger Co., and other global retailers are leveraging the energy savings benefits of Neoware thin clients.

In addition to saving companies in ongoing power consumption costs, thin client devices have a number of additional energy saving benefits when compared to traditional PCs. Because they have no moving parts, such as disc drives or fans, and emit very little heat, organizations also save in cooling costs; actual savings vary based on facility.

Producing thin clients also requires significantly less energy and resources, as they contain fewer parts; are cheaper to transport because they are approximately 40 percent lighter; and last 50 percent longer, greatly reducing computer disposal costs.

"We have seen an increase in companies of all sizes turning to thin client technology to achieve greater energy and cost savings," said Klaus Besier, president and CEO of Neoware. "Without moving parts, such as a fan or disk drive, Neoware's thin clients help companies meet their sustainability targets by eliminating much of the overhead associated with computing. We look forward to helping companies 'go green' and achieve their environmental initiatives."