Chico Unified School District
Michael Capozello
on
June 24, 2024
Chico Unified School District
“After switching to 10ZiG, our librarians and students are much happier, and we spend way less time replacing, updating and maintaining Windows machines.”
Home Education
The School District
Chico Unified School District (CUSD) is located in a rural area, “right in the middle of everything.” With over 12,000 students across 22 schools, CUSD’s philosophy is to share & collaborate between all school sites, as well as other school districts all over Northern California and beyond. Their emphasis is on keeping their students and staff supplied and trained on proven, cutting-edge technology including Google Apps for Education, Virtual Desktops at home, Zero Clients, Chromebooks within their labs, and more. Training is provided for staff members on new technology and there is ample hard work done in order to keep things up-to-date.
The Challenge
- Constant replacement of old and slow PCs on a weekly basis
- Needed to streamline two school labs with heavy student use and traffic
- Deliver a consistent, faster more agile Windows desktop experience
CUSD had a specific technology challenge regarding two of their High School library labs. Each lab is comprised of around 70+ workstations with lots of daily use and traffic. The staff has to be agile in several disciplines in order to keep these lab areas “up-and-running.” Prior to phasing into a Virtualization Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), CUSD was replacing about 12 computers a week! Granted, CUSD did use refurbished machines from a local partner nonprofit, “Computers for Classrooms,” for related needs… but still, these systems were consistently hammered with use, were slow due to hard drive bottlenecks, and CUSD found it daunting trying to keep them all patched up, while maintaining a consistent standardized digital UX for each and every user, day in and day out. It wasn’t working. Their goal was to reimagine how they would deliver a consistent, faster, more agile Windows desktop experience to everyone.
The Challenge
Complete Endpoint Partner
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Free Management Tool
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Complimentary Repurposing Software
10ZiG RepurpOS™ is our purpose-built Linux OS that sustainably extends the life of, or converts existing PCs, laptops, and third-party thin clients. Devices are transformed into dedicated, managed, secure, and responsive endpoints for VDI, DaaS, SaaS, and Web Apps.
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From initial contact, during your Proof of Concept (POC), deployment, and ongoing management - our team is always ready to help you get the most out of your 10ZiG solutions. We pride ourselves on our top-tier customer support, offering personalized assistance every step of the way.
- Constant replacement of old and slow PCs on a weekly basis
- Needed to streamline two school labs with heavy student use and traffic
- Deliver a consistent, faster more agile Windows desktop experience
The Solution
- 10ZiG FREE, No-Hassle Demo Program
- 10ZiG Zero Client Endpoint Solutions
- 10ZiG Customer Service & Support
CUSD started testing out a few Zero Clients from other vendors like Dell Wyse, etc., and immediately discovered they preferred 10ZiG Hardware Solutions. Initially, they were using repurposed desktops that were affordable and acted as a bridge to converting over to VDI. But, they needed something better performing due to restrictions on audio device support, power consumption, and reliability. Luckily, CUSD’s prior IT Director brought 10ZiG Technology to their attention. They ordered 10ZiG 30-day FREE Zero Client demo devices and loved them. So, they purchased enough for both of the two libraries. They tested out different complimentary test units including PoE (Power over Ethernet) and Quad Display devices, etc. They ended up selecting 10ZIG Zero Client devices for their Junior High School science labs, due to the fact that these devices helped reduce the total number of cables needed for the armatures they had to mount related screens and units. In their libraries, they decided to go with 10ZiG Zero Client units w/o PoE, as they did not have PoE available in those areas at the time. CUSD also has staff members in some of their offices using 10ZiG Zero Clients exclusively, as well as staff in their libraries.
The Solution
Complete Endpoint Partner
With over 20 years of experience in Thin and Zero client hardware and software solutions for VDI, Daas, SaaS, and Web Apps, 10ZiG provides the expertise and support you need to optimize your remote operations. With 10ZiG, you get a single, reliable partner committed to your success from the first call through ongoing customer support.
Free Management Tool
Our 10ZiG Manager™ is browser-based, cloud-ready, and allows you to deploy and manage all of your endpoints running a 10ZiG OS. The 10ZiG Manager™ is feature-rich, secure, and intuitive, and comes with unlimited user licenses.
Complimentary Repurposing Software
10ZiG RepurpOS™ is our purpose-built Linux OS that sustainably extends the life of, or converts existing PCs, laptops, and third-party thin clients. Devices are transformed into dedicated, managed, secure, and responsive endpoints for VDI, DaaS, SaaS, and Web Apps.
Unparalleled Support
From initial contact, during your Proof of Concept (POC), deployment, and ongoing management - our team is always ready to help you get the most out of your 10ZiG solutions. We pride ourselves on our top-tier customer support, offering personalized assistance every step of the way.
- 10ZiG PCoIP Solutions
- 10ZiG V1200-P Zero Clients in Libraries
- 10ZiG V1200-P PoE Zero Clients in Science Labs
The Solution
10ZiG PCoIP Solutions
CUSD started testing out a few Zero Clients from vendors like Dell Wyse, and Justin immediately discovered that he preferred Teradici-based Solutions. He was initially using repurposed desktops and they were affordable and did perform well for him as a bridge to converting the two mentioned labs over to VDI. The machines were also easy to replace. But, he needed something better-performing due to restrictions on audio device support, power consumption, and reliability. CUSD’s prior IT Director, Jason, brought 10ZiG Technology to their attention. They ordered some 30-day free demo devices and loved them. They were also able to negotiate a fantastic price per unit, so they ordered enough for both of the two libraries. They tested out several different complimentary units including PoE (Power over Ethernet) and Quad Display devices, etc. They ended up selecting V1200-P PoE devices for their Junior High School science labs due to the fact that these devices help to reduce the total number of cables needed for the armatures they had selected to upon which to mount the related screens and units. In their libraries, they decided to go with the V1200-P units w/o PoE, as they did not have PoE available in those areas at the time. Now, CUSD also has staff members in some of their offices using 10ZiG Zero Clients exclusively, as well as staff in their libraries. Justin personally has been using a 10ZiG Zero Client for over three years. He likes to know exactly what his users are going to be using and be able to share that experience with them.
A Partnership Defined by Success
The collaboration between TARC and 10ZiG stands as a testament to 10ZiG’s proficiency in delivering tailored solutions that address real-world challenges. Their comprehensive approach, which combines cutting-edge hardware with robust software support, ensured that TARC could navigate the challenges of the pandemic with confidence.
A Partnership Defined by Success
The collaboration between TARC and 10ZiG stands as a testament to 10ZiG’s proficiency in delivering tailored solutions that address real-world challenges. Their comprehensive approach, which combines cutting-edge hardware with robust software support, ensured that TARC could navigate the challenges of the pandemic with confidence.
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