Wyse Joins Blade.org as a Founding Member

Participation Allows Wyse to Influence Development and Adoption of the Desktop Virtualization Market

SAN JOSE, Calif. – 08/02/2006 - Wyse Technology has joined Blade.Org, www.blade.org, an industry community of technology leaders, such as IBM, Intel, and AMD, created to define and drive the blade market.

"This organization will increase innovation and the rate of adoption of the blade market through collaboration. Our participation gives us access to the other leading players in this space, which in turn allows us to influence the direction it takes, specifically around desktop virtualization," said Ali Fenn, Vice President of Business Development for Wyse. "Being asked to join Blade.org as a founding member is a clear indication of our relevance to the space."

According to the consortium's web site, Blade.org members will define many of the industry's leading solutions by leveraging collaboration opportunities. For example, Blade.org members will participate in peer workgroups that focus on Solutions Architecture, Compliance and Interoperability, Marketing, and other areas.

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.