Kaspersky unveils Thin Client 2.0, a secure and efficient operating system offering enhanced remote desktop connectivity with improved speed, usability, and security features. Developed as part of the Cyber Immune solution, Thin Client 2.0 caters to diverse industries and represents a significant advancement in thin client infrastructure.
19 April 2024 – Kaspersky, a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, has introduced the latest iteration of its thin client operating system, Thin Client 2.0, designed to revolutionize remote desktop connectivity with enhanced speed, usability, and security features. Developed as a key component of the Cyber Immune solution, Thin Client 2.0 offers organizations across various sectors, including healthcare, finance, education, and manufacturing, a secure and efficient platform for building thin client infrastructure.
Thin clients serve as compact endpoints, providing users with access to remote desktops while minimizing the need for local workstations. Kaspersky Thin Client 2.0 (KTC 2.0) represents a significant advancement in this field, boasting updated capabilities to meet the evolving demands of modern industries.
Developed in line with the Cyber Immune approach, KTC 2.0 prioritizes security by design, ensuring robust protection against threats even in hostile environments. Built on the foundation of KasperskyOS, the operating system eliminates the risk of device compromise, thus negating the necessity for additional security software and reducing the total cost of ownership.
In collaboration with Centerm, a leading thin client manufacturer, Kaspersky delivers KTC 2.0 preinstalled on the Centerm F620 hardware platform, offering customers a ready-to-use endpoint solution. This OEM partnership underscores Kaspersky’s commitment to providing seamless integration with modern virtual desktop infrastructures.
The latest version of Kaspersky Thin Client brings forth several enhancements:
1. Enhanced Connectivity: Introducing new remote connection methods, including the Web Access application for seamless connection to environments deployed on Citrix Workspace and VMware Horizon platforms using HTML5 technology. Additionally, KTC 2.0 supports connection to individual business applications deployed on Microsoft Remote Desktop Services and Windows Server infrastructure.
2. Improved Performance: Notable performance improvements include accelerated application delivery to remote desktops, reduced boot time, and faster updates facilitated by a compact OS image size. The deployment process is streamlined, with automatic connection taking only about two minutes.
3. Enhanced Usability and Design: KTC 2.0 boasts improved usability with added features such as support for audio conferences and document printing from a guest operating system. Automatic reconnection to remote desktops in case of interruption enhances user experience, accompanied by an updated notification system and informative error messages for troubleshooting. The redesigned connection panel offers customization options and introduces animated elements for a more intuitive interface.
Designed to meet the needs of organizations with geographically distributed operations, Kaspersky Thin Client 2.0 offers efficient protection for various sectors, including finance, healthcare, education, government, transportation, and industrial automation.
Andrey Suvorov, Head of KasperskyOS, emphasized the significance of Thin Client 2.0 in advancing cyber resilience across industries: “Kaspersky Thin Client is a secure-by-design, easy-to-manage, and affordable product, designed for industries that require advanced cyber resilience. Now it enables customers with even faster, more powerful, and more user-friendly protection.”
To explore the capabilities of Thin Client 2.0 and learn more about Kaspersky’s cybersecurity solutions, visit the official website.
