SoftXpand
Overview
SoftXpand is the market leading Multiseat computer solution that transforms a single desktop PC running Microsoft Windows XP into up to 6 fully independent computer workstations using only standard monitors, keyboards and mice. Instead of 6 PC's for 6 users with just 1 standard PC you can now run 6 workstations without compromising on performance or usability.
With SoftXpand you can easily lower your organisation's carbon footprint. Rather than having 6 PC's all requiring their own power source and generating heat, SoftXpand only requires one computer, reducing power consumption by up to six times.
The Benefits of SoftXpand
| Reduce electricity bills by up to 83% | Get more PC's within existing budget |
| Save money on warranties – only 1 PC per 6 users | Reduce TCO by around 70% |
| Reduced air conditioning bills | Maintenance savings – only 1 high quality PC |
| Reduce heat output by a minimum of 83% | One sixth of the space |
| Only 1 copy of operating system required | Efficient use of budget |
| One sixth of maintenance | Very Eco friendly |
SoftXpand Awards and Reviews
Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire Chamber of Commerce
The SoftXpand system recently won the Rolls Royce innovation through technology award for 2009
The Chamber of Commerce ICT Director Scott Knowles said:
"This is the best IT innovation I have seen for over two years."
BiT Magazine - Best Software 2008 - "The world is concerned about money and about the environment. SoftXpand is designed to cut costs and reduce the environmental impact of IT. It does these 2 things better than anything else available. SoftXpand’s designers have gone back to the future to provide the market with a solution that gives computing power back to the user whilst reducing running and acquisition costs, without using virtualisation. We call it the multiplication miracle!"
PC Plus Magazine Review - SoftXpand allows a PC running Windows XP Professional to support up to six users, each of whom need only a monitor, keyboard and mouse. This is achieved by using a dual-head graphics cards in the host PC and a mini USB hub per user for the keyboards and mice. If you're starting from scratch, the UK distributor can also provide the central PC, which has three PCI Express slots for six users.
ZDNet - A SoftXpand User Profile - "The first great advantage witnessed was the speed at which you can log on and off the system (six people can log on in around 8 seconds); there is no lengthy booting time. Students were amazed by the 20” wide screen technology we had employed. Up to now students had been using 17” CRT monitors or the 19” monitors that were set to a screen resolution of 1240 X 768. Now they are seeing 1440 X 900 for the first time so they can actually see “The big picture”, view PowerPoint and Flash Animations, create large images in Prodesktop and 2D Design along with full width spreadsheets."
The Guardian - Hands on with the hottest hardware - "Sam Fisher, headteacher at Hope primary school in Derbyshire, has purchased three computers with SoftXpand and runs 15 other workstations from them: "They work well and they are very reliable. It's saved us a lot of money and cut down on the technician time we need to manage our computers."
