Thin client gateway tech enables use of PC web application interfaces on smart devices

Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd on Wednesday announced the development of a high-speed thin client gateway technology that allows existing web applications for PCs to be quickly displayed in the same way on smartphones, tablets and other smart devices. The technology even permits smooth control of software via a mobile communications environment (3G/WiMAX/LTE).

Previously, correctly displaying application interfaces designed for PCs on a smart device has required the interface to be converted into a format supported by smart devices. However, with thin client systems that transfer unmodified screen data to a smart device, specialized server installations and system deployments have been necessary. In either case, when utilizing the technology in a mobile communications environment, data (packet) loss often occurs which diminishes usability.

Fujitsu Laboratories has therefore developed a gateway technology that allows for easy access to existing business systems and reduce the volume of transferred screen data to a tenth of previous levels. By deploying gateways that incorporate the new technology, business applications can be utilized on smart devices without requiring modifications to existing business systems that have been developed for PCs.

As a result, users will be able to employ a variety of smart devices, including personal devices they may own and use at work as part of a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policy. They will be able to access existing internal business applications (sales, customer support, etc.) that are designed for PCs, and to smoothly view e-learning video content intended for viewing on company PCs.

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