Teradici, the developer of the PC-over-IP(R) protocol that enables a PC experience for desktop virtualization, recently unveiled a solution developed in collaboration with Imprivata, a leader in access management for healthcare. A combination of Teradici PCoIP Firmware release 3.5.0 and Imprivata OneSign Virtual Desktop Access with VMware View, the solution delivers strong authentication as well as single sign-on access from PCoIP zero clients.
"We see tremendous demand for desktop virtualization in healthcare," said Ed Gaudet, chief marketing officer at Imprivata, in a statement. "Through this API level integration with Teradici Firmware release 3.5.0, Imprivata saves clicks for care providers accessing from zero clients. These efficiencies can add up to 70 hours annually per clinician. Combined with the cost benefits of PCoIP zero clients, our joint solution is a powerful offering that is being very well received by healthcare providers."
PCoIP zero clients can use the joint solution various types of access cards and ID badges to derive fast and secure access to their roaming desktops from any location with a simple tap of their badge, ensuring lower operational cost, increased security capabilities, a rich user experience and future-proof desktop scalability.
"Our joint efforts to produce a secure, easy to manage zero client solution which allows healthcare providers to increase clinician satisfaction and productivity, while also accelerating electronic medical records adoption has come to fruition," said Dan Cordingley, president and CEO, Teradici. "We look forward to continuing our strong relationship with Imprivata, working together to provide unique, innovative solutions to customers around the globe."
In related news, Teradici, a developer of PC-over-IP or PCoIP protocol for enabling a true PC experience for desktop virtualization, announced the availability of its PCoIP Firmware Release 3.5.0 and PCoIP Management Console 1.7. According to company sources this PCoIP zero client firmware update features support for USB 2.0 with VMware View sessions, Imprivata OneSign Virtual Desktop Access with VMware View, 802.1X security, and IPv6.
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Edited by Rich Steeves
