Display vendor ViewSonic plans to roll out network-based monitors that would obviate the need for PCs on every desktop.
The displays will allow channel partners to deploy solutions that link multiple PCs, servers or other content-based systems to a single monitor via any IP connection—wired, wireless or even over a cellular data network.
In a meeting with VARBusiness editors on Wednesday, March 23, ViewSonic executives said the plan is very much a statement direction as the company tries to carve out higher margin niches for its partners in the highly competitive and commoditized display market. The displays under development would use as a sole source of connectivity to computing or other digital sources a RJ45 network connection, a standard Wi-Fi link or a cellular connection.
“We are absolutely in the engineering and R&D development side of this,” said Greg Avera, general manager of ViewSonic’s wireless and network technologies. “We think we can productize these ideas this year. It’s probably not going to be this summer, but it’s definitely going to be this year.”
Source: VARBusiness
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