Dell unveils secure mobile thin clients

· The Dell Latitude E7270 is the world’s most powerful mobile thin client

· Dell Latitude 3460 mobile thin client combines security and portability for an enterprise-class mobile experience

· New mobile thin clients available with Dell Data Protection | Threat Defense to protect against advanced persistent threats and malware

Dell has introduced a redesigned mobile thin client portfolio for those who need to be on the move, but also require critical intellectual property (IP) and data to be protected – even against zero-day, advanced persistent threats. The new thin clients enable organisations to empower their mobile workforce to securely access cloud applications and data remotely, while ensuring the security, manageability and centralised control provided by a virtual desktop environment.

The Dell Latitude E7270 and Latitude 3460 mobile thin clients integrate the expert manageability, performance and security of Wyse thin clients, based on 20 years of innovation in virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), with the enterprise-class heritage of Dell’s Latitude portfolio:

The two new mobile thin clients feature a durable, enterprise-class chassis designed to meet the demands of today’s mobile worker. Based on Windows Embedded Standard 7 64-bit for a familiar local Windows experience, the devices power the most demanding use cases from all-day computing to graphics-intensive applications. They are built with a robust feature set including Intel dual core processors with integrated graphics, 8GB RAM¹, 128GB SSD², and an extended battery life to enable full productivity throughout the day. Both mobile thin clients offer a range of connectivity options including USB 3.0, HDMI, Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN and Bluetooth.

The Dell Latitude E7270 mobile thin client is designed for those who require superior computing power and portability with the centralised control and security inherent to thin clients. To best meet the exacting needs of power users, the E7270 is the most powerful mobile thin client available today³, starting at only 2.77 pounds⁴ with a four-cell battery and an Intel 6th Generation Core i5 processor. Users will enjoy all day productivity with a 12.5" Full HD (1,920 x 1,080) anti-glare display.

The Latitude 3460 mobile thin client has been designed to address a broad range of typical use cases by giving employees an enterprise-class mobile experience, with the security and manageability benefits of a virtual desktop environment. It offers high performance with an Intel Celeron 3215U processor and a 14" HD (1,366 x 768) anti-glare display.

With the Latitude E7270 and Latitude 3460 mobile thin clients, organisations can benefit from the broadest portfolio of peripherals for mobile thin clients, including popular Dell docking stations, keyboard and mice options, and monitors for maximum productivity and workplace flexibility.

The Latitude E7270 and Latitude 3460 mobile thin clients support all VDI protocols, and can connect to all of the major brokers including Citrix XenDesktop, Microsoft Hyper-V and VMware Horizon based on the organisation’s VDI strategy and needs. The mobile thin clients are easy to deploy and manage with flexible configuration and management via Wyse Device Manager to deliver over-the-air configuration and policy management, or via Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager. IT managers can easily scale administration from just a few to tens of thousands of mobile thin clients as their business grows.

The mobile thin clients can be protected against advanced persistent threats and malware with Dell Data Protection | Threat Defense, the advanced threat prevention solution that uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to proactively prevent malware including ransomware and zero day threats on all Windows thin clients. This advanced new technology does not require daily signature file downloads, uses a fraction of CPU and memory, and is 99% effective in preventing even zero-day malware from executing⁵, making it ideal for highly regulated industries. Finally, organisations can protect their investment with Dell Services and Support for Wyse Thin Clients, a complete portfolio featuring Deployment Services, Dell’s ProSupport service⁶, and Accidental Damage Service⁷ for drops, falls and spills. This end-to-end solution gives Dell Cloud Client Computing customers support throughout the product lifecycle, and helps them shift focus away from day-to-day operations and maintenance towards innovation by delivering key services that help maximise productivity, minimise disruption, and reduce risk.

Said Jai Sahney, Director, Cloud Client Computing, South Asia, Dell: “At Dell, we have the ability to take our years of expertise as the leaders in VDI, and layer in the design and heritage of our Latitude PCs that are used by millions of people every day, to deliver mobile thin clients that combine the best of both worlds for the benefit of our customers. When you add our services, security and relationships with leading broker providers, we provide the end-to-end value that our customers are looking for from a technology partner today.”

Peter Han, VP, Worldwide OEM Marketing, Microsoft said, “In today’s workplace, companies of all sizes need technology that allows their employees to be mobile and flexible, as well as collaborative and productive, while keeping their data secure. With Windows-based mobile thin clients such as Dell’s new devices, employees can enjoy a familiar computing experience with the flexibility they crave and the security and control that IT requires.”

Interested?

The Latitude E7270 and the Latitude 3460 mobile thin clients will be available in Singapore starting October 4, 2016.  

¹System memory may be used to support graphics, depending on system memory size and other factors.

²Hard drive capacity varies with preloaded material and will be lower than the stated capacity.

³Based on Dell's internal analysis of publicly available PassMark CPU benchmark score, August 2016. 

⁴Weights vary depending on configuration and manufacturing variability.  

⁵Results from Cylance Unbelievable Demo Tour, Austin, Houston and Dallas Texas, US, May 2015.

⁶Dell ProSupport availability and terms vary by region. See dell.com/servicecontracts/global.

⁷[vii] Accidental Damage Service excludes theft, loss, and damage due to fire, flood or other acts of nature, or intentional damage. Customer must return damaged unit. Limit of one qualified incident per contract year. See dell.com/servicecontracts.