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Posted February 28, 2011

Wyse PocketCloud Reaches nearly 30 Million Connections, Taking Cloud Computing to Mobile Users at Home, at Work and On-the-Go

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Wyse Technology, the global leader in cloud client computing, today announced new versions of its iOS apps PocketCloud and PocketCloud Pro, enhancing performance and adding the ability to multitask while securely connected to a Mac, PC, or virtual desktop. In addition to the improvement of the iOS apps, Wyse is announcing 550,000 PocketCloud downloads on iOS and Android platforms, and nearly 30 million total computer sessions created since the product launched only a year ago.

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A recent survey showed over three quarters of PocketCloud users use the app every week, with over 21 percent using the app multiple times per day. This level of engagement is rare among mobile apps and PocketCloud has a strong following of both enterprise users and consumers looking for the full PC experience on the go.

“We are in the midst of a mobile cloud computing revolution catalyzed by tablets and smartphones,” states Daniel Barreto, GM, Mobile Cloud Business Unit at Wyse. “Our PocketCloud app has introduced virtualization to a new segment of mobile users who have left behind their desktop PCs, and are now able to leave their laptops at home, as well.”

Wyse PocketCloud is a free app that allows users to access their PCs or Mac computers or virtual environments remotely from their phone or tablet. PocketCloud has been optimized for iOS with a highly accurate Touch Pointer, custom keyboard with short-cut keys, and enhanced sound support using RDP for different connection types encountered while on the move.

What’s new in Version 2.2:

The iOS update brings multitasking to PocketCloud on the iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch. This enables users to connect to their desktop, send the app to the background to answer a call, and return to PocketCloud retaining the connection to their desktop. The update also increases performance under iOS 4.2.

PocketCloud is available free in the App Store at http://bit.ly/fww98H. To learn more about Wyse PocketCloud, visit www.wyse.com/pocketcloud/

About Wyse Technology

Wyse Technology is the global leader in Cloud Client Computing. The Wyse portfolio includes industry-leading thin, zero and cloud PC client solutions with advanced management, desktop virtualization and cloud software supporting desktops, laptops and next generation mobile devices. Cloud client computing replaces the outdated computing model of the unsecure, unreliable, energy-intensive and expensive PC, all while delivering lower TCO and a superior user experience. Wyse has shipped more than 20 million units and has over 200 million people interacting with their products each day, enabling the leading private, public, hybrid and government cloud implementations worldwide. Wyse partners with industry-leading IT vendors, including Cisco®, Citrix®, IBM®, Microsoft, and VMware® as well as globally-recognized distribution and service partners. Wyse is headquartered in San Jose, California, U.S.A., with offices worldwide. More information can be found at www.wyse.com or by calling 1-800-GET-WYSE.

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