What is IDS-Links?IDS-Links is a server based, thin client software solution that couples a great old idea – simple, safe, and secure centralized computing – with great new technology in an attractively priced alternative to Citrix / Windows Terminal Server. It changes the way that information is handled by effortlessly web-enabling legacy desktop-bound software. How Is IDS-Links Used?Access: IDS-Links provides remote access for legacy desktop bound applications. This feature is aimed specifically at clients who need more usability from their current software (especially school districts and their Student Information Systems). Forward thinking institutions are not being buffaloed by the big software companies; they want the software they've already bought to perform at a higher level. Centralize: IDS-Links is a tool for publishing applications in a server centric environment, eliminating the need for desktop management. It reduces IT costs on both a capital and recurring basis. This helps provide a 1:1 computing model since perfectly good computers are not thrown out; you simply change the architecture and keep using them. It also helps reduce current IT costs by migrating servers to a central location, or multiple server farms to a central server farm. Because of the scalability of IDS-Links, vast economies of scale are realized and simply implemented. Web-Enable: IDS-Links web enables legacy applications providing a richer, more robust computing experience while maintaining the investment of a loyal customer base. It allows software companies to provide a hosted solution, or provide on-site ASPs to schools and businesses, without investing extravagant amounts of money on ASP, Java, HTML or AJAX architectures (which are slow by nature). WHY USE IDS-LINKS (INSTEAD OF CITRIX/WTS/ETC.)?LINKS is MORE SECURE because: - While the worthy competition is dreaming of a secure 128 bit SSL connection, we offer up to 256 bit AES security.
LINKS is FASTER because: - Instead of sending compressed bit maps, (i.e. screen scrapes) IDS uses a better protocol and sends straight GDI calls- thus reducing network traffic. Think of the difference between raster and vector drawing. IDS is faster because it renders screens in a much better way!
LINKS is AFFORDABLE because: - It is sold by concurrent licensing, or site/company licensing, not per seat like WTS/Citrix.
- It is less expensive for a concurrent license than it is for a "seat" under educational OR commercial pricing.
- The recurring maintenance charge is less than WTS/Citrix.
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