Sun Ray Software 5

Press Releases

Sun Microsystems Unveils New Desktop Virtualization Capabilities in Sun Ray Software 5

Nov 10, 2009
Sun Ray Software 5 Debuts New Software Client Enabling Centralized Desktop Access From Windows PCs.

In the News

Virtualization Strategies: Virtual desktop infrastructure with Sun Ray 2 devices

Rick Vanover, Server Virtualization, Dec 29, 2008
Getting started with a virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) is no easy task. Any administrator in the process of choosing a device and broker will tell you that in many areas, desktop virtualization requires more planning than server virtualization. While the benefits of VDI are clear concerning management, data protection, security, device cost and lifecycle, the mechanics of getting started can be daunting.

Sun Ray Thin Client Gets Video Upgrade

Oct 15, 2008
Sun's thin client customers get a little more video muscle with the new Sun Ray Software 4 10/08 release.

Mission-Driven Desktops: Navy Lab boosts computer performance through thin-client upgrade

Aug 25, 2008
The Navy's Integrated Warfare Systems Laboratory supports the certification of ballistic missile computer programs to make sure they are ready for combat -- and it relies on Sun Ray thin clients to support the effort.

Podcasts

Computer Concepts Ltd

Malcolm Fraser, Service Delivery Manager at Computer Concepts Ltd, speaks with Jeff Jameson, Product Line Manager, Desktop Virtualization Marketing at Sun Microsystems, about the benefits and their experience with the new Sun Desktop Access Client, Sun Ray Software 5 technology, and Sun Secure Global Desktop Software

Screwfix

Simon Trowbridge, Technical Projects Manager, Screwfix explains how Screwfix replaced call agent PCs with 350 Sun Ray 270 Virtual Display Client terminals & Sun Ray Software. Sun Ray Technology helped Screwfix reduce power consumption by 75% and calls by contact center agents by 90%.

Gelre Hospital

Peter Giskes, IT Manager at Gelre Hospital speaks with Chris Kawalek, Desktop Virtualization Marketing at Sun Microsystems, about Sun Ray Technology, Sun VDI and Sun Secure Global Desktop Software.

Gelre Hospital is based in the Netherlands and includes 2 hospitals and employs over 3,000 employees.

Barwon Heath and Sun Ray Technology

Paul Cohen, Executive Director of Information Services at Barwon Health speaks with Chris Kawalek, Product Line Manager, Desktop Virtualization Marketing at Sun Microsystems, about the benefits it's Sun Virtual Desktop solution.

Northern Arizona University and Sun Ray Technology

Richard Toeniskoetter, Technology Director at The W. A. Franke College of Business, Northern Arizona University speaks with Chris Kawalek, Desktop Virtualization Marketing at Sun Microsystems, about it's Sun Virtual Desktop solution.

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Blogs

• ThinkThin - a collection of bloggers
• Craig Bender - Sun Ray Engineering
• Bob Doolittle - Sun Ray Engineering
• Proponere

White Papers

Sun Ray Technology Multimedia White Paper

This white paper provides a technical overview of the new multimedia enhancements in Sun Ray Software 4 10/08.

Analyst Reports

Delivering Business Value Through the Use of Sun VDI

Sun has designed a virtual desktop infrastructure in which IT organizations can choose to mix/match vendor offerings to meet the unique needs of a wide range of IT organizations. This openness makes Sun's architecture particularly compelling for those organizations that want to be able to choose best-of-breed providers, diversify the risk associated with vendor lock-in, or leverage existing legacy non-Sun equipment. Get more information on the business value of Sun VDI in this white paper.

Webcasts

Real Desktop Virtualization

Listen to Forrester's Natalie Lambert discuss desktop Virtualization with Sun's Chris Kawalek.

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Videos

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.

Sun & Royal Alexandra Hospital, Edmonton, Alberta: A Healthcare Success Story

Sun Ray technology provides staff at Royal Alexandra Hospital with an elegant work-flow and saves doctors an average of 1-2 minutes per patient.

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.

Sun Ray Software Take 10

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

University of Toronto Case Study

An interview with Dr. Philip Wright, Ph. D. where he discusses with MapleDesk how and why Sun Rays have been deployed at the University for years.