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Help Me Choose - Wyse Thin Client Operating System

Wyse thin clients use a specialized embedded operating system (OS) which is simply a streamlined version of its full commercial operating system. Dell offers multiple embedded operating system options which are purpose-built for Wyse thin clients to meet a wide range of business needs from hardened and secure to flexible and versatile.

Operating System Options

Dell offers the following embedded operating systems for Wyse thin clients.
Operating Systems Choose when you need…
Windows 10 IoT Enterprise for Dell Thin Clients
  • Tailor it to your needs: Provides the convenience of Windows in a VDI endpoint and supports a broad range of eligible local Windows software components and peripherals to improve productivity and security.
  • Security you can count on: Support for industry standard security solutions helps to provide a consistent and secure desktop experience.
  • Easy and scalable management: Manage your endpoints centrally with Wyse Management Suite and scale as you grow – from just a handful to tens of thousands of thin clients. Alternatively, leverage your investment in VMware Workspace One or Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager.
Dell Hybrid Client
  • Flexibility for hybrid environments: Dell Hybrid Client delivers an aggregated experience of VDI, cloud-based applications and local Linux-based applications.
  • Secure, locked down: Protect user and company data through system lock down, user file local encryption, browsing security and peripherals restriction.
  • Centrally managed: Low-touch deployment and management from the cloud through Wyse Management Suite Pro.
Dell ThinOS
  • Maximum security: Designed to minimize risk with a closed architecture, unpublished APIs, hardened surfaces, secure boot, and device-specific flash encryption. 
  • Purpose-built for VDI: Deployment-ready for leading virtual workspaces with numerous built-in partner components including Citrix, VMware and Microsoft broker clients.
  • Zero-touch management: Eliminate the need for your IT staff to touch physical devices with remote management from a centralized location.

Help Me Choose

Compare some Wyse thin client operating system features below:
Features support for Dell Thin OS Dell Hybrid Client Windows 10 IoT Enterprise
Built-in clients for popular VDI solutions including Citrix, VMware and Microsoft
Local browser
n/a
Support for local applications
n/a
Yes, Linux-based applications
Yes, eligible Windows-based applications
Unified communication optimization
Centralized management
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