Server-centric computing appliance features 64MB RAM and management software

COMMON, Toronto, October 18, 2004 – BOSaNOVA, Inc., the market leader in iSeries connectivity solutions and award-winning Thin Clients, today announces the new “Classic” model in its Linux Thin Client family. As the name suggests, the Classic conforms to the traditional Thin Client model of Server Centric computing.

The BOSâNOVA Classic Thin Client provides access to Windows Terminal Server, 2000, 2003, Citrix or Tarantella Servers. It fulfills market demand for a simple access device when all applications are deployed from the server.

With 64MB of RAM standard, this device has twice the memory offered by similar products found in the market. “Even in our value priced product, we want to be known as the best in the market,” said Martin Pladgeman, President of BOSaNOVA, Inc. “For this Thin Client we offer the same excellent management software which supports our higher spec ‘Intelligent’ Thin Clients. This latest offering enables us to supply the whole spectrum of Thin Clients from entry-level to top-of-the-range 1GHz units.”

Price and Availability
The BOSâNOVA Classic Thin Client, starting at $295, is available through the BOSaNOVA North American network of IBM Business Partners and independent distributors.