IT departments in large companies sometimes have to manage thousands of employee devices. They typically do so remotely via corporate networks connected to each user’s computer. The terms “thin client” and “thick client” refer to those individual computers.
But what exactly are thin and thick clients and how do they compare to each other? This article will discuss:
- The definitions of thick and thin client (as well as “zero” client)
- The concept of Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
- The comparison of thin and thick clients
- The benefits of using a thin client
- EPOS solutions for thin client devices and VDI