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Sun Ray Software 4

Overview

At a Glance Components FAQs

Sun Ray Software is a secure, cost effective solution that delivers a rich, virtual Windows, Linux or Solaris OS desktop to Sun Ray clients.

At a Glance

Enriched Multimedia

Watch corporate videos through Windows Media Player with no compromises
Conserve network bandwidth -- decode video on the Sun Ray client

VDI Ready

Deploy Sun Ray Software with the Sun Virtual Desktop Connector or VMware View Manager
Benefit from the high performance Sun Ray Appliance Link Protocol

Flexible

Display Microsoft Windows, Linux, or Solaris OS desktop
Upgrade thousands of desktops in hours or days, not weeks or months
"Hot Desk" from office to conference room to home

Sun Ray Software 4 Features

What's New

Virtualization Strategies: Virtual desktop infrastructure with Sun Ray 2 devices
The Sun Ray 2 series of devices includes refined products that operate nicely in today's VDI landscape regarding network transport, multimedia, I/O redirection and a price point that may surprise you.
Sun's Workplace Innovation Initiatives and Energy Efficient Technologies and Services Lower Carbon Footprint Significantly for Company and Its Customers
Sun Microsystems and VMware Expand Desktop Virtualization Relationship By Offering VMware Virtual Desktop Manager with Sun Ray Thin Clients
Sun Microsystems Announces Continued Growth and Adoption of Sun Ray Thin Clients
Costing Sun Ray vs Wintel
Sun Ray systems come out on top in ZDNet's cost comparison of a large scale deployment on Sun Ray virtual clients and Windows/Intel PCs
VMware Delivers High-Performance Virtual Desktop Solution for Remote Users with Sun Microsystems' Sun Ray Software and Virtual Display Clients

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Spotlight

Sun Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) ROI Calculator

Cut the cost of desktop management while boosting security, mobility and continuity. Use the Sun VDI ROI Calculator to see how a Sun virtual desktop solution can lower your operational costs and improve service levels.

CSC Advances BPO Operations With Desktop Virtualization Technology Built on Sun Ray Thin Clients

In 2009, CSC intends to replace more than 2,500 desktop computers at 17 U.S. operations serving clients in life and annuity insurance, property and casualty insurance and banking with Sun Ray thin clients.

Sun Ray Software 4 10/08 Release Now Available

Featured Videos

Sun Ray Software Take 10

What's new with Sun Ray Software? Watch the interview and find out!

Top 10 Reasons to Deploy Sun VDI Software

Find out why you should try Sun VDI Technology.

Sun & UAB: A Success Story

The University of Alabama's Health System is using Sun software and systems to deliver an integrated platform for Caregiver Mobility with Security.

Sun & Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada: A Healthcare Success Story

Sun Ray technology has made a huge difference in the lives of the staff of Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. The staff enjoys a much better work-flow and a nice balance between security and usefulness.

Windows on Sun Ray

Get your full-screen Windows desktop on a Sun Ray client.

Sun & CSU: A Success Story

Sun Microsystems has partnered with Colorado State University (CSU) to make the CSU Engineering Academic Village a cutting edge, green technology academic facility utilizing a new network of Sun Ray 2FS virtual display clients.

Listen and Learn

In this Sun Radio blog talk, Sun's Mary Smaragdis and Chris Kawalek, Sun VDI product line manager, discuss the benefits delivered by Sun Ray Software 4 10/08, particularly the enhanced multimedia features.