Wyse

For other uses, see Wyse (disambiguation).
Wyse Technology, Inc.
Company typePublic
IndustryComputer systems
Founded1981; 43 years ago (1981)
Founder
  • Garwing Wu
  • Bernard Tse
  • Grace Tse
DefunctMay 25, 2012; 12 years ago (2012-05-25)
FateAcquired by Dell
HeadquartersSanta Clara, California, United States
Key people
  • Tarkan Maner
  • Curt Schwebke
  • Jeff McNaught
  • Anthony Armenta
  • Adiya Fotedar
  • Daniel Barreto
ProductsCloud client computing, device management software, virtualization software, cloud software, zero client, thin client, virtual desktop hardware
Websitewyse.com (archived from the original on December 30, 2011)

Wyse Technology, Inc., or simply Wyse, was an independent American manufacturer[1] of cloud computing systems. Wyse are best remembered for their video terminal line introduced in the 1980s, which competed with the market-leading Digital. They also had a successful line of IBM PC compatible workstations in the mid-to-late 1980s. But starting late in the decade, Wyse were outcompeted by companies such as eventual parent Dell. Current products include thin client hardware and software[2] as well as desktop virtualization solutions.[3] Other products include cloud software-supporting desktop computers, laptops, and mobile devices.[4] Dell Cloud Client Computing is partnered with IT vendors such as Citrix, IBM, Microsoft, and VMware.[5]

On April 2, 2012, Dell and Wyse announced that Dell intended to take over the company.[6] With this acquisition Dell surpassed their rival Hewlett-Packard in the market for thin clients.[7] On May 25, 2012, Dell informed the market that it had completed the acquisition.[8]

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  6. ^ Press-release Dell Announces Intent to Acquire Wyse Technology Archived January 28, 2013, at the Wayback Machine, April 2, 2012
  7. ^ Dell buys thin-client market leader Wyse, April 2, 2012
  8. ^ "Dell Completes Acquisition of Cloud Client Computing Leader Wyse Technology". Dell.com. May 25, 2012. Archived from the original on October 4, 2013. Retrieved October 5, 2013.