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Jackson State University Reduces PC Theft with ClearCube PC Blades Computer Lab increases PC uptime to 99.9 percent Austin, Texas - February 7, 2005 – ClearCube Technology, the market leader and pioneer in PC Blade computing, today announced that Jackson State University has deployed the ClearCube PC Blade solution in its College of Business. By deploying the ClearCube solution, Jackson State University was able to increase uptime to more than 99.9 percent and give students extra desktop space, and a quieter work environment, without the whir of computer fans. "Before we implemented ClearCube PC Blades, 10 percent of our computers were down on any given day. This was a pain for both the students and faculty and became a real time-suck for our IT staff, as they were constantly traveling from lab to lab," said Michael Robinson, assistant to the VP for security and emerging technology at JSU. "With ClearCube PC Blades, we have fewer repairs to make and they can all be made from the helpdesk. My staff is freed up researching and investing in new technology to keep JSU up-to-date on all the latest emerging technologies. The PC Blades have practically paid for themselves already." With the ClearCube solution, one IT staff member is now able to manage 400 computers deployed both within computer labs and in professors' individual offices. ClearCube PC Blades have also helped JSU eliminate PC theft and damage to the lab computers. With the PC Blades locked in a secure data center, only a keyboard, monitor, mouse and a small user port are at each desktop. No valuable information or hardware can be stolen and no moving parts can be devastated by a spilled soda. Universities are challenged with space constraints in student labs and a campus-wide network of PCs to manage. When looking to refresh the PCs in the computer labs, JSU evaluated both thin clients and traditional PCs, but found ClearCube PC Blades have better performance and are easier to deploy and manage, providing a much lower total cost of ownership than the other solutions. "Higher education is a great market for ClearCube because universities have such a great need for a solution that's easy to care for on a campus. The remote manageability of our PC Blades and low support costs are something all of our customers find imperative," said Carl Boisvert, president and CEO of ClearCube. "With JSU's need for high physical security, as well as advanced grid and clustering options, PC Blades were the perfect fit." JSU's labs are also used by researchers for projects requiring large amounts of computing power. "Right now we're looking into rebooting the PC Blades at night in a Linux configuration to give the researchers the power they need to run modeling programs," says Robinson. "There's no limit to the benefits we can received from PC Blades." "John C. Lincoln is like many of the hospitals that we work with. They want the ability to access critical information quickly and accurately from anywhere in the hospital, but the ability to access this information has created serious security risks and raises health concerns,” said Carl Boisvert, president and CEO of ClearCube Technology. “By partnering with EnovateIT, we are able to provide a very secure, wireless mobile computing solution that puts the ability to access information at the fingertips of care providers while maintaining the highest levels of security and contaminant control." About ClearCube Technology ClearCube Press Contacts: Maureen Robusto |