In a recent study, TechTarget’s Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG) set out to validate the benefits of adopting Dell thin client solutions, including enhanced performance, increased end-user productivity, reduced IT costs and improved endpoint security. These findings present a compelling case for adopting Dell thin client solutions, showcasing their versatility and effectiveness across a wide range of use cases in today’s dynamic business environments.
For nearly 30 years, thin clients have been a trusted choice for IT professionals seeking cost-effective and reliable Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) endpoints. Originally designed with basic hardware configurations and entry-level processors, these systems offered a low acquisition price and benefits such as reduced power consumption, minimal heat emissions and quieter operation. Their lack of moving parts also improved reliability, leading to substantial long-term cost savings compared to traditional PCs.
The Changing ROI Equation for Modern Thin Clients
However, as technology has advanced, so have the demands placed on thin clients. Desktop virtualization technology has evolved to support demanding tasks like video conferencing, enhanced graphic processing and complex workloads. To keep pace, thin clients have undergone significant advancements, delivering much higher performance, effectively narrowing the gap between thin clients and traditional desktops in terms of capability, functionality and price.
With legacy thin clients, calculating ROI was relatively simple. The cost savings on hardware alone could provide a strong business case for choosing thin clients. However, with modern work environments, the value equation has become more nuanced and can differ greatly depending on the company’s priorities.
Dell partnered with ESG to help define and structure a comprehensive framework for evaluating the value of thin clients. ESG’s recently published report, “Analyzing the Economic Benefits of Dell Thin Clients,” dives into the critical factors for assessing the value of thin clients and analyzes Dell thin client solutions in comparison to offerings from other thin client vendors and traditional PCs. The findings make it clear: Dell thin clients deliver superior value in terms of improved performance and end-user productivity, lower IT costs and increased endpoint security.
Unlock Better Performance and Productivity
ESG documented increases in both end user productivity and performance. They highlight an example where there was a 90% increase in end-user productivity when compared to traditional PCs and 23% when compared to alternative thin client solutions.
Reduce IT Costs with Simplified Management and IT Efficiency
ESG’s report also validates that IT costs could be lowered through gains in IT Operations efficiency and reduced endpoint software requirements. Dell’s thin client solutions help to reduce operational support needs of key management tasks such as hardware setup, software updates and asset management. Additionally, Dell provides a complete thin client solution that requires no additional software and the built-in perpetual license can lead to substantial savings compared to subscription-based models.
Built-In Security and Hardened Security Posture
Security is universally important to all organizations and ESG’s report validates that Dell thin client solutions help to reduce the risk of a data breach by 25% on average. It also documents that, in the event of a breach, the agility and recoverability of thin clients helps to reduce the cost of data breaches by 30%.
Dell provides a range of VDI and DaaS endpoint solutions designed to meet the diverse needs of modern businesses, ensuring organizations can benefit from enhanced performance, improved productivity and robust security across specific use cases. To learn more about Dell’s thin client portfolio please visit our website.
