MetaFrame allows Marine mechanics to access MAP from anywhere over any type of client device, including wireless handheld devices, and enjoy exceptional network performance. Now, mechanics can go anywhere the equipment is located, working at their desks or on-site, without having to fill out piles of paperwork for each job. Saves Time, Costs Likewise, the Exercise Support Division's IT staff is delighted. MetaFrame's session shadowing allows an IT administrator to remotely join a user session and take control of a user's mouse, keyboard and monitor, allowing the administrator to evaluate and diagnose a problem or train an end-user without having to be physically present at the user's workstation. MetaFrame also makes local administration of the network easier, faster and more reliable.
Marines can update software and configure clients from one central point.
Citrix application server software provides the Marines with a highly flexible computing environment, because MetaFrame can work with any type of hardware. In addition, Capt. The Marines have been able to recycle these old PCs and use them for terminals for the system. This fits in very well with the military's continuing goal to cut costs, while not sacrificing mission requirements. A Flexible Future with Server-based Computing MetaFrame's ability to deploy applications rapidly, and from one central location, will also help the Marines as they expand the system to other Marine Corps locations.