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Thin-Client Email Survey Results
The following are the results of an e-mail survey sent to 500 randomly selected Network Computing readers involved with the thin-client purchase process.
1) Are you considering deployment of thin-client computers at your site?
54% Yes
46% No
2) Which of the following possible benefits are important to you in considering the deployment of thin-client computers?
70% Reduced client application installatino and upgrade effort
70% Reduced user system management time
61% Reduced system costs
26% Improved security
48% Improved reliability
35% Improved performance for remote offices connected by low-speed links
22% Improved performance for telecommuters
3) For which of the following purposes are you considering thin-client computers?
26% Use by employees who do not currently have a desktop computer or terminal
52% Replacement of dumb terminals
39% Replacement of PC's
22% Kiosk applications
4) For which of the following job functions are you considering the use of thin-client computers?
7) Which of the following do you consider to be the greatest obstacle to deployment of thin-client computers at your site?
70% Technical immaturity of existing thin-client products
39% Compatibility of thin-cilents with legacy applications
17% User/manager perceptions that WinTel PC's are needed
9% Lack of internal expertise in deploying thin-client computers
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