Teradici, the developer of the innovative PC-over-IP (PCoIP)
protocol that enables a true PC experience for desktop virtualization,
today announced the availability of its PCoIP Firmware Release 3.5.0 and
PCoIP Management Console 1.7. This PCoIP zero client firmware update
includes support for USB 2.0 with VMware View sessions,
Imprivata OneSign Virtual Desktop Access with VMware View,
802.1X security, and IPv6. With this release, Teradici continues to
innovate PCoIP zero client technology and accelerate the adoption of
secure, high performance and easy to manage PCoIP zero clients across a
broad spectrum of applications around the world.
“Teradici is continually adding new and innovative features to its PCoIP
zero client solutions through easy firmware updates that provide
investment protection as well as increased manageability,
cost-effectiveness, security and scalability, along with a rich user
experience,” said Trent Punnett, vice president of marketing, Teradici.
“With this latest firmware release, we are delivering enhanced
performance, flexibility, security and rapid access to all existing zero
client users.”
PCoIP Firmware Release 3.5.0 Key Features
Now available for download at http://techsupport.teradici.com,
PCoIP Firmware Release 3.5.0 delivers improved performance, flexibility,
security and access through the following new features:
USB 2.0 Support with VMware View Sessions:
With this new release, PCoIP zero client users can expect to see up to
3x improvement in transfer speed for bulk transfers (read and write)
when compared to earlier PCoIP zero client firmware releases. The new
firmware release also delivers greater flexibility by supporting a
larger number of DVD drives.
Imprivata OneSign
No Click Access: Teradici and Imprivata have developed a joint
PCoIP strong authentication solution by combining PCoIP zero clients
with Imprivata OneSign Virtual Desktop Access with VMware View.
Compatible with a broad range of access cards and ID badges, this
solution provides PCoIP zero client users with fast and secure access to
their roaming desktops from any location with a simple tap of their
badge.
802.1X Network Authentication: PCoIP zero
client devices can now be deployed with the highest degree of 802.1X
security using EAP-TLS certificate-based authentication.
Additional PCoIP Firmware Release 3.5.0 features:
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IPv6 support: PCoIP zero clients
updated to support ongoing mandates for IPv6 adherence.
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“Help Desk” mode: Administrators
can enable a login screen link which allows users to log into a
particular VM of the administrator’s choice. This VM may be configured
by the administrator to provide specific support directions for users.
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Support for up to 25 View Connection Server
addresses: Adds additional flexibility and scalability
for large enterprises.
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100BASE-FX: Support for fast
Ethernet over optical fibre for enhanced security over long distances.
In conjunction with PCoIP Zero Client Firmware Release 3.5.0, Teradici
is releasing PCoIP Management Console 1.7 now available for download
from the Teradici Support Site at http://techsupport.teradici.com.