Chico Unified School District

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

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.

  • 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 the 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, 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 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 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
CUSD started testing out a few Zero Clients from vendors like Dell Wyse, and immediately discovered they preferred Teradici-based Solutions. They were  initially using repurposed desktops that were affordable and a bridge to converting over to VDI. The machines were also easy to replace. But, they needed something better-performing due to restrictions on audio device support, power consumption, and reliability. CUSD’s prior IT Director, brought 10ZiG Technology to their attention. They ordered some 30-day free demo devices and loved them. 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 10ZIG 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 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. CUSD also has staff members in some of their offices using 10ZiG Zero Clients exclusively, as well as staff in their libraries.

The Solution
10ZiG PCoIP Solutions

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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After switching to 10ZiG, our librarians are much happier, the students are much happier, and we spend way less time replacing, updating, and maintaining Windows machines. 10ZiG Zero Client devices are quiet, they are low-power, and they are extremely easy to manage. So far, our experience with 10ZiG has been amazing! We rarely have a device fail, and if one does fail, the return process has been painless. If we feel like trying out a new device, all I have to do is send an email and the device arrives a few days later for testing; it’s great! We definitely recommend 10ZiG to other companies for all these reasons, plus 10ZiG is just easy and fun to work with…”
Information Systems Analyst
Chico Unified School District

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.

"After switching to 10ZiG, our librarians are much happier, the students are much happier, and we spend way less time replacing, updating, and maintaining Windows machines. 10ZiG Client devices are quiet, they are low-power, and they are extremely easy to manage. So far, our experience with 10ZiG has been amazing! We rarely have a device fail, and if one does fail, the return process has been painless. If we feel like trying out a new device, all I have to do is send an email and the device arrives a few days later for testing; it’s great! We definitely recommend 10ZiG to other companies for all these reasons, plus 10ZiG is just easy and fun to work with…”
Information Systems Analyst
Chico Unified School District

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St. Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School

The Company

10ZiG was working with a Southern U.S. Municipal Court and their Network Administrator, who had become faced with a total infrastructure refresh that turned out to be much more of a challenge than he had initially bargained for.

The Challenge

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.

  • Faced total infrastructure refresh
  • Needed to upgrade from Windows XP to Windows 7 with HD camera USB to VDI compatibility
  • Previous failed experiences with Dell Wyse Zero Clients

The Court had been using Dell Wyse Zero Clients on VMware vSphere with Windows XP as their virtual desktops within their computing environment, and they needed to upgrade from Windows XP to Windows 7. Installed at their front desk stations for security purposes, they had HD cameras for photo purposes that simply would not work with Windows 7 via Dell Wyse Clients. Several Dell Wyse Zero Clients and Thin Clients were tested out, but nothing would work… and their support was not very inventive or helpful at all. The Network Administrator was looking at a total infrastructure refresh in complete frustration, and stuck.

The Solution
10ZiG Zero Clients & Management

A Partnership Defined by Success

As mentioned, an extension on an initial Zero Client demo was granted, while the Court started to review other 10ZiG Client options. 10ZiG Tech Support was relentless in trying to find a way to get the right Zero Client working for the Court and did not stop until a solution was found. Through this tremendous effort from 10ZiG Tech Support & Sales Support over a period of time, a 10ZiG Zero Client finally worked and the Court ended up purchasing many of the 5848qv Zero Client devices. The Court also began to rely on the FREE 10ZiG Manager for centralized deployment and management. To date, all of their infrastructure problems have been solved, and it’s been smooth sailing ever since. 

 

The 10ZiG 5848qv NOS™ Series Zero Client is powered by an Intel 2.0GHz Quad Core Processor and capable of speeds up to 2.42GHz with Intel Boost Technology with a DVI or Dual DisplayPort option. A great fit for power users who require Full HD, Multimedia, 3D and CAD performance with more demanding needs, it is supportive of Citrix, VMware, Parallels RAS, and RDP and is Blast Extreme/PCoIP Ready and HDX/HDX Premium/HDX 3D Pro Certified. 10ZiG helped the Court to find the right Zero Client for them to use with their critical webcam/camera procedure when no one else, including Dell, could. Power. Speed. Performance. (and Support!) 10ZiG.

"We are glad we chose 10ZiG! With the deployment of the 10ZiG NOS-V Zero Clients, we noticed a decline in HelpDesk tickets related to Zoom issues and login failures. 10ZiG offers good, quick service, great support, and quality products. We have used 10ZiG for quite a few years now, and I don’t see that changing any time soon."
Christina Hazen
Information Technology Support Specialist at TARC

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The University of York

The Company

10ZiG was working with a Southern U.S. Municipal Court and their Network Administrator, who had become faced with a total infrastructure refresh that turned out to be much more of a challenge than he had initially bargained for.

The Challenge

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.

  • Faced total infrastructure refresh
  • Needed to upgrade from Windows XP to Windows 7 with HD camera USB to VDI compatibility
  • Previous failed experiences with Dell Wyse Zero Clients

The Court had been using Dell Wyse Zero Clients on VMware vSphere with Windows XP as their virtual desktops within their computing environment, and they needed to upgrade from Windows XP to Windows 7. Installed at their front desk stations for security purposes, they had HD cameras for photo purposes that simply would not work with Windows 7 via Dell Wyse Clients. Several Dell Wyse Zero Clients and Thin Clients were tested out, but nothing would work… and their support was not very inventive or helpful at all. The Network Administrator was looking at a total infrastructure refresh in complete frustration, and stuck.

The Solution
10ZiG Zero Clients & Management

A Partnership Defined by Success

As mentioned, an extension on an initial Zero Client demo was granted, while the Court started to review other 10ZiG Client options. 10ZiG Tech Support was relentless in trying to find a way to get the right Zero Client working for the Court and did not stop until a solution was found. Through this tremendous effort from 10ZiG Tech Support & Sales Support over a period of time, a 10ZiG Zero Client finally worked and the Court ended up purchasing many of the 5848qv Zero Client devices. The Court also began to rely on the FREE 10ZiG Manager for centralized deployment and management. To date, all of their infrastructure problems have been solved, and it’s been smooth sailing ever since. 

 

The 10ZiG 5848qv NOS™ Series Zero Client is powered by an Intel 2.0GHz Quad Core Processor and capable of speeds up to 2.42GHz with Intel Boost Technology with a DVI or Dual DisplayPort option. A great fit for power users who require Full HD, Multimedia, 3D and CAD performance with more demanding needs, it is supportive of Citrix, VMware, Parallels RAS, and RDP and is Blast Extreme/PCoIP Ready and HDX/HDX Premium/HDX 3D Pro Certified. 10ZiG helped the Court to find the right Zero Client for them to use with their critical webcam/camera procedure when no one else, including Dell, could. Power. Speed. Performance. (and Support!) 10ZiG.

"We are glad we chose 10ZiG! With the deployment of the 10ZiG NOS-V Zero Clients, we noticed a decline in HelpDesk tickets related to Zoom issues and login failures. 10ZiG offers good, quick service, great support, and quality products. We have used 10ZiG for quite a few years now, and I don’t see that changing any time soon."
Christina Hazen
Information Technology Support Specialist at TARC

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Falmouth University

The Company

10ZiG was working with a Southern U.S. Municipal Court and their Network Administrator, who had become faced with a total infrastructure refresh that turned out to be much more of a challenge than he had initially bargained for.

The Challenge

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.

  • Faced total infrastructure refresh
  • Needed to upgrade from Windows XP to Windows 7 with HD camera USB to VDI compatibility
  • Previous failed experiences with Dell Wyse Zero Clients

The Court had been using Dell Wyse Zero Clients on VMware vSphere with Windows XP as their virtual desktops within their computing environment, and they needed to upgrade from Windows XP to Windows 7. Installed at their front desk stations for security purposes, they had HD cameras for photo purposes that simply would not work with Windows 7 via Dell Wyse Clients. Several Dell Wyse Zero Clients and Thin Clients were tested out, but nothing would work… and their support was not very inventive or helpful at all. The Network Administrator was looking at a total infrastructure refresh in complete frustration, and stuck.

The Solution
10ZiG Zero Clients & Management

A Partnership Defined by Success

As mentioned, an extension on an initial Zero Client demo was granted, while the Court started to review other 10ZiG Client options. 10ZiG Tech Support was relentless in trying to find a way to get the right Zero Client working for the Court and did not stop until a solution was found. Through this tremendous effort from 10ZiG Tech Support & Sales Support over a period of time, a 10ZiG Zero Client finally worked and the Court ended up purchasing many of the 5848qv Zero Client devices. The Court also began to rely on the FREE 10ZiG Manager for centralized deployment and management. To date, all of their infrastructure problems have been solved, and it’s been smooth sailing ever since. 

 

The 10ZiG 5848qv NOS™ Series Zero Client is powered by an Intel 2.0GHz Quad Core Processor and capable of speeds up to 2.42GHz with Intel Boost Technology with a DVI or Dual DisplayPort option. A great fit for power users who require Full HD, Multimedia, 3D and CAD performance with more demanding needs, it is supportive of Citrix, VMware, Parallels RAS, and RDP and is Blast Extreme/PCoIP Ready and HDX/HDX Premium/HDX 3D Pro Certified. 10ZiG helped the Court to find the right Zero Client for them to use with their critical webcam/camera procedure when no one else, including Dell, could. Power. Speed. Performance. (and Support!) 10ZiG.

"We are glad we chose 10ZiG! With the deployment of the 10ZiG NOS-V Zero Clients, we noticed a decline in HelpDesk tickets related to Zoom issues and login failures. 10ZiG offers good, quick service, great support, and quality products. We have used 10ZiG for quite a few years now, and I don’t see that changing any time soon."
Christina Hazen
Information Technology Support Specialist at TARC

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Mechanicsburg Exempted Village School District

The Company

10ZiG was working with a Southern U.S. Municipal Court and their Network Administrator, who had become faced with a total infrastructure refresh that turned out to be much more of a challenge than he had initially bargained for.

The Challenge

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.

  • Faced total infrastructure refresh
  • Needed to upgrade from Windows XP to Windows 7 with HD camera USB to VDI compatibility
  • Previous failed experiences with Dell Wyse Zero Clients

The Court had been using Dell Wyse Zero Clients on VMware vSphere with Windows XP as their virtual desktops within their computing environment, and they needed to upgrade from Windows XP to Windows 7. Installed at their front desk stations for security purposes, they had HD cameras for photo purposes that simply would not work with Windows 7 via Dell Wyse Clients. Several Dell Wyse Zero Clients and Thin Clients were tested out, but nothing would work… and their support was not very inventive or helpful at all. The Network Administrator was looking at a total infrastructure refresh in complete frustration, and stuck.

The Solution
10ZiG Zero Clients & Management

A Partnership Defined by Success

As mentioned, an extension on an initial Zero Client demo was granted, while the Court started to review other 10ZiG Client options. 10ZiG Tech Support was relentless in trying to find a way to get the right Zero Client working for the Court and did not stop until a solution was found. Through this tremendous effort from 10ZiG Tech Support & Sales Support over a period of time, a 10ZiG Zero Client finally worked and the Court ended up purchasing many of the 5848qv Zero Client devices. The Court also began to rely on the FREE 10ZiG Manager for centralized deployment and management. To date, all of their infrastructure problems have been solved, and it’s been smooth sailing ever since. 

 

The 10ZiG 5848qv NOS™ Series Zero Client is powered by an Intel 2.0GHz Quad Core Processor and capable of speeds up to 2.42GHz with Intel Boost Technology with a DVI or Dual DisplayPort option. A great fit for power users who require Full HD, Multimedia, 3D and CAD performance with more demanding needs, it is supportive of Citrix, VMware, Parallels RAS, and RDP and is Blast Extreme/PCoIP Ready and HDX/HDX Premium/HDX 3D Pro Certified. 10ZiG helped the Court to find the right Zero Client for them to use with their critical webcam/camera procedure when no one else, including Dell, could. Power. Speed. Performance. (and Support!) 10ZiG.

"We are glad we chose 10ZiG! With the deployment of the 10ZiG NOS-V Zero Clients, we noticed a decline in HelpDesk tickets related to Zoom issues and login failures. 10ZiG offers good, quick service, great support, and quality products. We have used 10ZiG for quite a few years now, and I don’t see that changing any time soon."
Christina Hazen
Information Technology Support Specialist at TARC

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South Bromsgrove High School

The Company

South Bromsgrove High School combines academic excellence with an outstanding range of opportunities beyond the classroom and is the UK’s largest school-based center for the Duke of Edinburgh Award. Rebuilt in 2007, SBHS has been designed to provide the best possible learning environment for each of its 1300 pupils. Considerable thought was put into the new school design so that ICT could be used effectively to make the learning environment as interesting and student friendly as possible.

The Challenge

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.

  • 1300 students and 150 staff members for whom they provision 1200 desktops
  • Needed to provide an ongoing hardware & software IT strategy that was affordable
  • Limited IT budget, having faced recent reduction 
  • Required economical way of providing desktops so that it wouldn’t financially impact learning facilities & environment

SBHS’s IT Team was looking to refresh worn-out PCs which were unable to run the latest operating system (OS). Using the cost of replacing them with new PCs as a target, the school looked to find the most economical way to provide desktops in these classrooms. Not only did the new solution have to provide value for money, it also had to provide scalability and a uniformed user experience throughout. 

Janet Lines, Network Manager for South Bromsgrove High said, “We have around 1300 students and 150 staff here for whom we provision 1200 desktops. Providing an ongoing hardware and software strategy at that level is an expensive undertaking. Due to a sizeable reduction of our IT budget, it was imperative for us to find a more economical way of providing desktops so that it wouldn’t impact on the learning facilities and environment we afford our students. Off the back of visiting the BETT show, we saw 10ZiG Thin Clients being showcased, and really wanted to see if we could utilize them here. Our main interest came from the long lifespan and reliability that Thin Clients could offer us, which would in turn lead to cost savings. Before we could even look at testing them though, we needed either a desktop or application delivery solution in the back end. We trialed XenApp, XenDesktop, and Horizon View, with a target cost-per desktop equal to that of traditional, standalone PCs including hardware, licensing, and installation. After weeks of testing and research, no one could give us a definitive cost-per-desktop and whichever way we worked the figures, they just didn’t fit in with our budget.”

Paul Clifton, Head of ICT, added, “From a curriculum side, the budget cutbacks were a real worry, especially given that we have a Technology College Status to uphold. Without a solution in place, it really was a doomsday scenario where we were facing the real possibility of a drastic reduction in the number of desktops we could provide.” At the eleventh hour, SBHS were pointed in the direction of a new product called Kaviza, Citrix VDI-in-a-Box (VIAB). Within 2-3 days they had a virtual desktop environment up and running within the school and they set about testing it with evaluation Thin Client devices from 10ZiG, NComputing, Dell Wyse, and HP. Following their testing, SBHS decided to go ahead and purchase VIAB as their desktop delivery solution, along with 10ZiG Linux-Based Thin Clients.

The Solution
10ZiG Thin Client Hardware and Management Software

A Partnership Defined by Success

By utilizing VDI-in-a-Box with 10ZiG HDX Linux Thin Clients, SBHS now has a desktop delivery strategy that not only provides them with greater desktop control, but also goes above and beyond their expectations of what they could achieve with their reduced IT budget. Several years into their project and they are still reaping the savings that this solution has brought, without reducing the number of desktops they can provide within the school.

Janet Lines explained the financial impact of the new solution, “Starting in 2011 when we first went live with this project, we projected our IT costs over the next 10 years, comparing Thin Client costs against Fat Client (PC) costs. We found that by utilizing Thin Client technology we will have saved a massive £576,000 by 2020. This figure doesn’t even account for the energy savings we will make as a result of using Thin Clients either. Typically, our PCs use around 60-80 watts of energy compared to the 10ZiG devices which use between 8-12 watts. We believe that we can make this solution affordable and sustainable for the next 20 years.”

Richard Auger, Assistant Head of Faculty Performance and Enterprise at SBHS, gave his insight into the working environment now that the 10ZiG devices have been implemented, “The classrooms with 10ZiG Thin Clients implemented are much quieter than classrooms with traditional PC’s. The same can be said for the heat too, as the 10ZiG devices produce very little compared to the PCs. Both of these factors make for a more comfortable working environment for me and my students and you can certainly notice the difference. This can only be of benefit to the students and ultimately the productivity of my lessons.”

Paul Reizlein highlighted a reduction in support at the desktop, “The 10ZiG units are ready to roll straight out of the box and really don’t require any support once they are in. The students don’t need any training to utilize them either and have made the transition seamlessly without even knowing that they aren’t using a PC. Even better than that, because they are locked down, the students can’t do anything other than what they are meant to. If they try to do anything outside of connect or disconnect it just brings them straight back to the log-in screen.”

“10ZiG helped us break new boundaries into the world of desktop virtualization, helping to seamlessly create a working environment for our students which totally exceeded our expectations. The 10ZiG units are ready to roll straight out of the box and really don’t require any support once they are in. The students don’t need any training to utilize them either and have made the transition seamlessly without even knowing that they aren’t using a PC. 10ZiG not only by provided us with an excellent product, but also are working closely with us in developing exciting new features for the future. I am a firm believer that people make a company, and working with both 10ZiG staff and products has been a very positive experience. Not only would I recommend 10ZiG, I already have done on a number of occasions when we have had visitors.”
Janet Lines
Network Manager, South Bromsgrove High School.

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