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2 Cloud Desktop What is a Cloud Desktop? it s Online is a Cloud Desktop powered by OS33 is a cross between a corporate intranet and a web desktop that brings all of your I.T. in one place providing an ideal cloud computing experience. It works very much like how you're working now and it has everything on one screen much like it is for you today on your traditional desktop. But unlike a traditional IT approach, it s headache-free and works anywhere on any device, i.e. PC, Mac, ipad, iphone, etc. If your employees like the look of the igoogle portal page, they can have their IT housed in the same igoogle framework--complete with igoogle widgets. The Cloud Desktop powered by OS33 features a customizable look and feel whether company-wide, or for specific workgroups or departmental users. With intuitive point and click configuration, end-users can quickly and easily customize the it just the way they like it. Example:

3 Why is the Cloud Desktop better? An overriding difference between a Cloud Desktop powered by OS33 and virtually anyone else is that we unify a company s assets making them far easier to use and network than when they re off on individual islands in the cloud. The Cloud Desktop also enables you to manage your users far easier than would otherwise be the case, enhancing security while saving you time and considerable money. What are the benefits? Benefits: No capex o Eliminate unpredictable server, storage, security and network purchases Eliminate the tech refresh treadmill o Never be forced to upgrade servers, storage or software again No hardware maintenance contracts/fees o All operational costs included, no emergency repair fees Virtual Compute and Virtual Storage o Cloud computing can save you a fortune on capital expenses and management Extend useful life of PC from 3-4 to 7-10 yrs o PC is only used as an Internet browser, all compute resources in a data center Employee Productivity Benefits: Webtop to access all IT resources o Highly customizable, web-based corporate 'dashboard' Work from anywhere o Secure access to everything you need no matter where, when, or how you work Work from any device o Free to use any PC, Macintosh, Windows CE, or thin clients SharePoint document management o Securely control access, versions, permissions of all files and folders World class End User support o You'll always have unlimited access to expert support engineers Full collaborative toolset (IM, chat, shadow) o Multiple users can share screen, mouse / keyboard for real-time collaboration Supports remote offices and remote workers o Users in multiple locations operate centrally under one "virtual roof" Access to both hosted and local files o Drag and drop files from one file system to the other Integrated Help Desk in Webtop o Sophisticated ticket tracking system for end users to get support and status Exchange , spam and virus filtering o Enterprise-level and groupware for all users BlackBerry, iphone, Win Mobile, PDAs o Real-time synch of s, contact, and calendar information

4 What are the benefits?, Continued Security Benefits: Tier III/IV Secure Data Center o Exceeds all industry standards for security, performance and quality Weekly offsite DR replication of data o Daily onsite backups with weekly replication to secondary dc High availability virtual servers o All apps deployed on multiple servers to provide full redundancy Money-back SLA o Fortune 500-class IT service backed by a comprehensive SLA Scalability Benefits: Easy to add or change users o New users and groups can quickly be added, deleted or modified Powerful self-service Admin provisioning o Manage software, user and group permissions, and folder access rights No configuration changes on any PC/Mac o Just open a browser, log in and everything you need is at your fingertips No VPN or networking equipment required o Only need a simple wired or wireless Internet connection and a browser Fully managed Cloud computing service o All IT is delivered and fully supported from our Cloud data center facilities Citrix based solution for Windows apps o Apps are published in seamless windows and delivered on-demand

5 Virtual Desktop Detailed Description Cloud Desktop powered by OS33 features an easy-to-use Webtop for users that s accessible anywhere, anytime. It serves as both entry point and navigation tool for a company s enterprisewide workspace and helps you seamlessly secure, manage and deliver information. ALL YOUR APPLICATIONS Windows-based and web applications are now a mouse click away, no matter where users are. User-friendly, point and click navigation allows easy access to applications, business-critical information and services. And the best part it s tailored to your unique requirements and preferences. YOUR APPLICATIONS, YOUR WAY With the Cloud Desktop powered by OS33, it s easy to organize and present your program and data links just the way you want them. OS33 tools allow you to change the way applications appear in your Cloud Desktop, including the ability to add or hide application links, URLs and access to company or departmental information.

6 Cloud Desktop Description, Continued COMPLETE ACCESS TO BOTH HOSTED AND LOCAL FILES Industry standard file structure Public Shares, Departmental Folders, and Private User Directories. Users have access to both their hosted file system and their local drives STRONG PASSWORDS The use of strong passwords provides additional network access security so users can feel protected with high-level passwords up to 40 characters.

7 Cloud Desktop Description, Continued 2-FACTOR AUTHENTICATION 2-factor authentication is required to meet certain compliance regulations and is a valuable additional layer of login security for networks with sensitive information to protect. it s Online Virtual Desktop provides turnkey, on-demand 2-factor authentication on a per user, group, or company basis implemented with just a click of a button. SHARED SHORTCUTS AND MY SHORTCUTS Use the Shared Shortcuts feature to publish links to specific departments, groups or all users. Provide access to files, folders and websites, with the option of using hosted or local browser to access websites. Each user will be able to easily create their own shortcuts to web sites, files and folder using My Shortcuts. This provides one-click access to the information they use most frequently. COMPANY AND DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS Post announcements to users or selected groups or departments. Provide important business information to the right people at the right time, improving communications company-wide. Unlike Instant Message or , announcements are guaranteed to be seen as soon as they are posted Communicate critical information about inclement weather closures, staffing schedules, important dates, HR policies, notifications and even birthday wishes.

8 Cloud Desktop Description, Continued REAL-TIME EMPLOYEE DIRECTORY Use the built-in Directory to create customized employee lists and monitor user session status. Capture and manage employee information and simplify corporate communications. REAL-TIME GADGETS Easily integrate standard web gadgets to customize and personalize the end-user Webtop workspace, including weather, news, stock portfolio gadgets and more. PAUSE YOUR WORK JUST LIKE A DVR Pause. If you need to leave work, but want to keep everything as-is until you can return working just use Disconnect programs temporarily. When you log back in, all of your programs will be exactly as you left them. The cursor will be exactly where the cursor was when you paused even if you log back in from a different computer or different location

9 Cloud Desktop Description, Continued RECONNECT When you log back in you will have a message asking you to Reconnect applications. Simply click that and everything returns to your screen just as you left it. Cloud Desktop Vs. VDI/Hosted Desktop Cloud Desktop Powered by OS33 vs. VDI / Hosted Desktop If you decide to work with someone other than IT Authorities to create a unified cloud IT solution, you have two options, tackle the job in-house using a Hosted Windows Desktop as your basic frame, or contract with an outsourcing firm who will also start from scratch with a Hosted Desktop or VDI solution. A good place to start, then, is comparing a Windows-Desktop- in-the-cloud option, in detail, with the Cloud Desktop Solution. The table below will give you a good comparison at a glance. Here is a brief explanation of what the difference is from a performance point-of-view: With your Cloud Desktop your staff will do a great deal less searching and clicking to find their open files. We do this by giving you one taskbar that shows every application that s open, whether it s being hosted in the cloud or lives in the computer you re working on. With a Hosted Desktop, you have to close your hosted screen and search for whatever is open on your local desktop. To work with your cloud-hosted applications, you go back to opening your web-based desktop. It s a bit tedious, but considerably unproductive. Envision in your company doing that all day long, every day, every week, month, year.

10 Cloud Desktop Vs. VDI/Hosted Desktop, Continued The Cloud Desktop powered by OS33 is application and OS neutral Hosted Desktops are built for Windows applications. Yes, they can be made to work with Web-based applications do you really want run a Windows application on an ipad? How do you right click on an ipad? The Cloud Desktop Portal brings everything beautifully, and simply, together. The Cloud Desktop is customizable Every person in your company can easily organize their desktop in a fashion that is most efficient with them. Recently Used Documents, Applications, User Groups, clocks, calendars, newsfeeds, all the features built into the Cloud Desktop can be prominent or minimized, and arranged however works best. The list of features, that make work a pleasure, is significant. The Cloud Desktop comes with Single Sign-on capabilities built-in. A huge convenience, as well as a critical security component. Everyone works with both Windows and Web applications today, and Web applications are rapidly gaining in popularity. The challenge is to help your staff to use them in an efficient manner, while guarding your company IT equity. Both capabilities are distinct advantages of the Cloud Desktop. The Cloud Desktop gives your staff the ability to create Shared Shortcuts, work together on the same screen, or post announcements. (All tools missing from a Hosted Desktop.) Unlike a Hosted Desktop, the Cloud Desktop Portal is specifically designed to enhance communication and collaboration. In fact, it even has customizable intranet capabilities. All of this is just the beginning. For a full spectrum view of all the things that the Cloud Desktop can do for your staff, click the screen shot below. It will take you to an expanded view. Mouse over it and feature descriptions will appear at the top. For a quicker built-in features review, simply see the table below. Not one of the features, native to the OS33 Portal, are built-into a Hosted Desktop. Nor does a Hosted Desktop offer any features you won t find in the Portal.

11 Cloud Desktop Vs. VDI/Hosted Desktop, Continued Description Cloud Desktop Portal Hosted Desktop My Applications Company Branding File Access Outlook/Gmail Recently Used The Virtual Desktop is application neutral. It works with common applications, industry-specific applications, custom applications. To date, it has hosted over 2,000 different applications. Whatever you need to work with, they ll be organized on your Portal. Your company logo is part of everyone s Portal All your files and folders, easy to find and access, from your unified IT Portal. Even with a choice of viewing options. Web File Manager presents your hosted files. WebDav, your local files, and the Cloud File Manager takes you to files via the browser. Whichever you prefer, or both. And you can work with your via browser, hosted, or saved locally. The 30 last files you opened. One click and the one you want is open. Not built-in Not built-in Not built-in Not built-in Not built-in