ViewSonic has announced the imminent
release of a major platform update to its SC-T25 Citrix Ready workspace hub,
previously known as the Citrix HDX Ready Pi. The new update will be rolling out
on March 31st, 2018 via a technical preview available to download directly from
the official ViewSonic website and complete systems will also be available to
purchase. New features within the update include beacon-based session roaming,
QR code login, and Citrix Casting.
ViewSonic explains that Citrix Casting enables
“seamless and secure session roaming” from a mobile device to any display
connected to the workspace hub. It is hoped that the new features will help
open up more applications for the finance, healthcare and enterprise markets.
Erik Willey, product marketing director at ViewSonic explains, “With the Citrix
workspace hub update to the SC-T25, ViewSonic is able build upon its high
performing thin client solution to deliver a new level of versatility for
businesses and enterprises. Our relationship with Citrix ensures that ViewSonic
can easily build upon the success of the SC-T25 and transform it by adding a
wide variety of new uses in different market segments to create seamless
working environments.”
Features of the Citrix Ready workspace hub which we
sold as a single package includes, HDX System-on-Chip, Citrix Receiver
optimized with GPU offloading, Flash card with secure Linux operating system
and Stratodesk NoTouch Enterprise Grade management software. The ViewSonic SC-T25
Citrix workspace hub will be available to purchase for US$ 100 from March 31st,
2018 onwards directly from the ViewSonic website and authorised resellers and
partners.
