They are also very intuitive and easy for users to learn. Kirchman uses Neoware as their provider of choice for computing appliances. Because Neoware's appliances are centrally managed, upgrades, configuration and backups are a snap. And because Neoware appliances have no moving parts, repairs are infrequent and downtime minimal. It's about security and reliability.
Security is high on most banks' wish lists for new desktops.
So is reliability. Servers can be locked down, trade secrets stay secret and sensitive financial information is that much more secure. And Neoware computing appliances have no moving parts, unlike PCs, making them less prone to breakdowns. It's about performance and flexibility and versatility. Kirchman customers run Dimension as well as other Windows and UNIX applications.