Wyse Technology Addresses European Demand for Thin Computing in Spain and Italy

Wyse enhances local support for expanding portfolio of European partners and customers with new offices in Spain and Italy

SAN JOSE, Calif. – 08/12/2005 - Wyse Technology, the global leader in Thin Computing, announced today the opening of its Italy and Spain offices.

"As the global leader in thin computing as stated by IDC, Wyse’s expansion into Italy gives channel partners the ability to develop rapid technology competency and train staff to guarantee the success of their own business," said Wolfgang Staehle, president & general manager EMEA operations, Wyse Technology.  "Wyse's presence in Italy further allows channel partners and end customers to develop and implement innovative and customized solutions for the Italian marketplace."

Wyse has appointed Albora Solutions, a division of Ingram Micro, as a new distributor for Wyse products in Spain. "By entering the Spanish market with Albora, Wyse has a partner with common objectives to offer new opportunities and products, including joint Citrix solutions, to the channel, satisfying a segment showing a clear growth opportunities," Staehle said.

"Wyse's overall European strategy to bring support through distribution, product marketing and sales is the key to making Wyse thin clients available to local businesses through direct sales and distributors in Italy and Spain," said Tarkan Maner, senior vice president of marketing and business development, Wyse Technology.

About Wyse Technology

Wyse is the #1 vendor the world's largest businesses and institutions trust for scalable thin-client computing solutions. Wyse provides the hardware, software, and services that shift computing complexity to the network, reducing cost, liberating IT departments from unnecessary support and maintenance functions, empowering users to be more productive in their jobs, and protecting and improving access to critical information and business applications. Headquartered in San Jose, California with offices worldwide, Wyse has been #1 in thin-client market share for the last eight years, enjoys a close partnership with Citrix Systems, and has been named Microsoft "Embedded Partner of the Year" for three years. Wyse customers include FedEx, Best Buy (Canada), Quaker Foods, and Gold's Gym.