Wyse Technology's Ed Patriquin to voice benefits of network computers in the work environment at Uniforum; Sr. director of leading network computer manufacturer to discuss advances in network computer market

Business Wire, March 26, 1997

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 26, 1997--Ed Patriquin of Wyse Technology, the leading manufacturer of network computers, will share the company's vision of the expanding network computer (NC) market at next week's UniForum network computer seminar in Austin, Texas. Patriquin will address the pros and cons of network computers in relationship to personal computers and terminals to an audience of information technology (IT) professionals, system integrators and end users at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 2, 1997. UniForum, the International Association of Open Systems Professionals, is holding the network computer seminar at the Hyatt Regency in Austin, Texas, showcasing industry leaders, analysts and end users, to enlighten the public on the reality and misconceptions of the network computer.

"The term 'network computer' has been overused to the point that many people have become confused as to what exactly is a network computer and what isn't," said Patriquin. "As the leader in network and thin-client computing, Wyse is able to use industry expertise and 'real world' feedback to clarify the best uses of this technology."

Wyse Technology has become the NC industry leader by leveraging its experience as the world's largest supplier of advanced ASCII/ANSI terminals and thin-client devices. As Wyse's senior director of terminal products, Patriquin oversees and directs the development of Wyse's legacy terminals, Internet terminals and application software offerings. Patriquin holds a bachelor's degree in computer science from Regents College. A recognized resource in the industry, Patriquin has spoken on a variety of computer-related topics such as high performance disk sub-systems and file system issues in a multi-processor UNIX environment.

Wyse, a key innovator and leader in the NC marketplace since its Winterm family of network computers (NCs) and thin clients were introduced in November 1995, has become pervasive in a multitude of environments due to its high-performance/low-cost ratio. The Winterm 2000 Series is recognized as the world's first $500 network computer which provides a simple, cost-effective method to deliver Microsoft Windows applications to the desktop, while enabling users to access the Internet and emerging corporate intranets. Since the initial introduction, Wyse has developed new generations of its Winterm line that conform to the diverse needs of various market segments, while surpassing the standards set by the NC Reference Profile. The adoption of Java as the operating system for Wyse's award-winning Winterm 4000 series of enhanced network computers (ENC) benefits users seeking high performance intranet/Internet access to Java and Windows applications. Additionally, the Winterm ENCs are ideal for deployment in mixed platform environments, such as UNIX and NT.

Founded in 1981, Wyse Technology is the manufacturer of the award-winning Winterm network computers and WYSEvision professional-use monitors, and is the world leader in terminals and thin-client computing. With an installed base of nearly eight million terminals and thin-client devices, Wyse products are available through leading distributors, systems integrators and Authorized Winterm Partners and are marketed under well-known original equipment manufacturers (OEM) labels worldwide. With headquarters in San Jose, California and the Far East, Wyse has offices across the U.S., Canada, Europe and Asia. For more information, visit the Wyse Web at http://www.wyse.com or call 1-800-GET-WYSE. -0-

Note To Editors: Wyse and WY- are registered trademarks and Winterm is a trademark of Wyse Technology, Inc. Other product names mentioned herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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