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Which thin client and OS platforms are supported, and what hardware can the package run on?
Futureproofing
How do the features stack up against the competition? Will the product run out of steam before the others?
ROI
What will the software cost and will this be compensated for by the time and resources saved?
Service
What support is provided as standard and how much will ongoing support end up costing you?
Unfortunately, given the timeframe and logistics involved, we couldn't set up a test rig of this size and complexity; one that would be able to max out a thin-client server. There are some very nice simulation tools out there but it is very difficult to create a static "virtual" test rig that could reliably be used to test each product.
For this reason, we decided it was best to dispense with a head-to-head performance test and concentrate on an overview of each application, paying particular attention to each vendor's unique features. If you'd find it valuable to see a full performance test some time in the future, please e-mail edit@zdnet.com.au and let us know.
In the meantime, our recommendation is to use this review as a guide to each acceleration application and then create your own shortlist of desired features to suit your thin client deployment, this should definitely assist in cutting down the field.
