Neoware

Neoware Systems, Inc. was a United States technology company focused on thin-client computing and the software and services required to manage centralized desktop infrastructure. Its business addressed organizations seeking to reduce the total cost of ownership of information technology by moving application execution, storage, and administration toward servers and centrally managed systems rather than fully featured local PCs. The company’s portfolio combined thin-client hardware, terminal-emulation software, device-management products, operating systems, and related enterprise technologies. Its offerings included Linux- and Windows-based thin clients, management platforms, terminal software, and tools for deploying software images to devices. Neoware also participated in the development and commercialization of operating-system streaming technology. This approach allowed diskless computers to start remotely from a server and run Microsoft Windows or Linux environments, reducing the amount of software and storage that needed to be maintained locally. Neoware expanded its capabilities partly through acquisitions. It acquired Pericom in July 2003, bringing the TeemTalk terminal-emulation product into its portfolio. In March 2005, it acquired the Thintune Linux and Manager brand from eSeSIX. In April 2005, it acquired Qualystem Technology S.A.S., associated with the Image Manager product. These transactions broadened Neoware’s position beyond thin-client hardware into terminal access, image deployment, device administration, and embedded or specialized operating systems. The company marketed products such as LBT, a Linux-based terminal; ezRemote Manager; Neoware Device Manager; NeoLinux 4; Windows XP Embedded; and Windows CE-based systems. It also offered the Neoware Image Manager and Neoware TeemTalk lines. The portfolio was aimed at enterprise and institutional information-technology departments that needed standardized endpoints, centralized provisioning, remote administration, and compatibility with server-hosted applications. Neoware received recognition in PC Magazine’s Editors’ Choice coverage in March 2000 and was included in Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50 program for the Delaware Valley, according to the reference material associated with the company. Its independent corporate existence ended when Hewlett-Packard announced on July 23, 2007, that it had signed a definitive agreement to acquire Neoware for $241 million. The transaction was completed on October 1, 2007. Following the acquisition, Neoware became part of Hewlett-Packard’s broader thin-client and enterprise-computing activities rather than continuing as an independent company.

Neoware developed as a specialist provider of thin-client computing products and related enterprise technologies. Its central business proposition was to replace or supplement traditional desktop PCs with centrally managed endpoints that relied on servers for applications, storage, provisioning, or operating-system delivery. This model was intended to simplify administration and reduce the total cost of ownership of IT infrastructure. The company’s activities covered more than the manufacture of endpoint hardware. Neoware marketed thin clients, enterprise software, terminal-emulation tools, device-management systems, operating systems, and services. It also owned one of the limited number of OS-streaming technologies available at the time. OS streaming enabled diskless computers to boot remotely and run Microsoft Windows or Linux, giving administrators a way to maintain operating environments centrally while deploying relatively lightweight client devices. Neoware broadened its portfolio through a series of acquisitions and brand transactions. In July 2003, it acquired Pericom, bringing the TeemTalk terminal-emulation line into the company. TeemTalk supported terminal-access use cases and complemented Neoware’s thin-client hardware and software activities. In March 2005, Neoware acquired the Thintune Linux and Manager brand from eSeSIX. This added a Linux-oriented thin-client offering and associated management capabilities. In April 2005, it acquired Qualystem Technology S.A.S., associated with Image Manager, strengthening the company’s tools for managing and distributing software images to endpoint devices. Its product family included the LBT Linux-Based Terminal, ezRemote Manager, Neoware Device Manager, NeoLinux 4, and thin clients based on Windows XP Embedded and Windows CE. The company also marketed Neoware Image Manager and Neoware TeemTalk, alongside the acquired Thintune Linux/Manager products. Together, these offerings addressed endpoint standardization, remote administration, terminal access, operating-system deployment, and server-based computing. Neoware’s technology focus was recognized in industry coverage. The supplied reference material records PC Magazine Editors’ Choice recognition in March 2000 and participation in Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50 program for the Delaware Valley. The company also maintained a press-release presence before its acquisition. On July 23, 2007, Hewlett-Packard announced that it had entered a definitive agreement to purchase Neoware for $241 million. Hewlett-Packard completed the acquisition on October 1, 2007. After completion, Neoware ceased to operate as an independent company and its technology and business activities were absorbed into Hewlett-Packard’s enterprise and thin-client operations. The former Neoware brand is therefore best treated as a defunct corporate technology brand rather than an active standalone manufacturer.

• 2007

  Hewlett-Packard announced its acquisition agreement

  [1]Neowareen.wikipedia.org

  Hewlett-Packard announced a definitive agreement to purchase Neoware for $241 million on July 23, 2007.

• 2007

  Acquisition completed

  [1]Neowareen.wikipedia.org

  Hewlett-Packard completed its acquisition of Neoware on October 1, 2007.

• 2005

  Acquisition of the Thintune brand

  [1]Neowareen.wikipedia.org

  Neoware acquired the Thintune Linux and Manager brand from eSeSIX in March 2005.

• 2005

  Acquisition of Qualystem Technology

  [1]Neowareen.wikipedia.org

  Neoware acquired Qualystem Technology S.A.S. in April 2005, associated with the Image Manager product.

• 2003

  Acquisition of Pericom

  [1]Neowareen.wikipedia.org

  Neoware acquired Pericom in July 2003, adding the TeemTalk terminal-emulation line.

• 2000

  PC Magazine Editors’ Choice recognition

  [1]Neowareen.wikipedia.org

  Neoware received recognition in PC Magazine’s Editors’ Choice coverage in March 2000, according to the cited reference material.

A specialist thin-client and centralized-computing technology provider focused on lowering IT infrastructure ownership costs through managed endpoints, terminal access, remote provisioning, and server-based operating environments.

• Terminal-emulation software

  Neoware TeemTalk

  TeemTalk was a terminal-emulation product line brought into Neoware through the July 2003 acquisition of Pericom. It supported terminal-access scenarios and complemented Neoware’s thin-client hardware and enterprise-computing software portfolio.

• Thin-client image-management software

  Neoware Image Manager

  Image Manager was associated with Qualystem Technology S.A.S., which Neoware acquired in April 2005. The product addressed the preparation, deployment, and administration of software images for managed thin-client environments.

• Thin-client hardware and operating environment

  LBT Linux-Based Terminal

  LBT was Neoware’s Linux-based terminal offering. It represented the company’s focus on lightweight endpoints that could connect users to centrally hosted applications and services while requiring less local administration than conventional PCs.

• Device-management software

  ezRemote Manager

  ezRemote Manager was designed to support centralized administration of thin-client devices. Its role within the portfolio was to help information-technology teams configure, monitor, and maintain distributed endpoints remotely.

• Linux thin-client platform and management software

  Thintune Linux/Manager

  Thintune Linux/Manager was a brand acquired from eSeSIX in March 2005. It combined a Linux-oriented thin-client environment with management functionality and expanded Neoware’s range of centrally administered endpoint solutions.

• Thin-client administration software

  Neoware Device Manager

  Neoware Device Manager was part of the company’s software layer for controlling and administering thin-client fleets. It supported the broader proposition of reducing desktop-management effort through centralized configuration and maintenance.

• Thin-client operating system

  NeoLinux 4

  NeoLinux 4 was a Neoware operating system for thin-client environments. It provided the software foundation for lightweight endpoints and was part of the company’s Linux-based approach to centrally managed desktop access.

• Embedded operating-system thin clients

  Windows XP Embedded thin clients

  Neoware marketed thin-client systems based on Windows XP Embedded. These products offered a Microsoft Windows-compatible embedded environment for organizations that required managed endpoints with a familiar application and administration ecosystem.

• Embedded operating-system thin clients

  Windows CE thin clients

  Neoware also marketed thin-client systems based on Windows CE. The line reflected the company’s support for multiple embedded operating environments and its effort to serve varied enterprise terminal and appliance requirements.

• 2007

  Sale to Hewlett-PackardM&A

  Background

  Hewlett-Packard sought to strengthen its presence in thin-client and enterprise-computing markets.

  Action taken

  Hewlett-Packard announced a definitive agreement to purchase Neoware for $241 million on July 23, 2007, and completed the transaction on October 1, 2007.

  Aftermath

  Neoware ceased operating as an independent company and became part of Hewlett-Packard’s business activities.

  Acquisition consideration. $241 million (Announced July 23, 2007; transaction completed October 1, 2007)

  Source

• 2005

  Acquisition of the Thintune Linux and Manager brandM&A

  Background

  Neoware was expanding its Linux thin-client and device-management capabilities.

  Action taken

  It acquired the Thintune Linux and Manager brand from eSeSIX in March 2005.

  Aftermath

  The transaction added a Linux-focused thin-client and management offering to Neoware’s product range.

  Source

• 2005

  Acquisition of Qualystem Technology S.A.S.M&A

  Background

  Neoware needed stronger software capabilities for managing and deploying endpoint images.

  Action taken

  It acquired Qualystem Technology S.A.S. in April 2005.

  Aftermath

  The acquisition was associated with Image Manager and expanded Neoware’s image-management capabilities.

  Source

• 2003

  Acquisition of PericomM&A

  Background

  Neoware sought to broaden its thin-client and enterprise-software portfolio with terminal-emulation capabilities.

  Action taken

  It acquired Pericom in July 2003 and incorporated the TeemTalk product line.

  Aftermath

  TeemTalk became part of Neoware’s offering for terminal access and thin-client deployments.

  Source

1. 1Neowareen.wikipedia.org
2. 2Archived Neoware official websiteweb.archive.org