Wyse Technology Earns Five-Star Rating from CMP's VARBusiness Magazine

Lauded by Leading Technology Publication for Partner Programs

San Jose, CA – 03/21/2005 - Wyse Technology, the domain experts in network-centric computing, today was recognized by CMP Media's VARBusiness magazine as one of North America's top information-technology (IT) vendors in terms of the breadth and depth of channel-partner programs it offers to solution providers that sell its products to end users. Wyse received a Five-Star Rating, acknowledging the robust features of its programs for IT integrators, resellers and consultants.

Of the 287 vendor program entries reviewed this year, one-third of them from 85 different vendors received the coveted five-star rating in the magazine's 11th annual Partner Programs Guide survey. The guide appears in the March 21, 2005, issue of VARBusiness.

"We applaud vendors like Wyse Technology for their overall channel commitment and channel innovation," says VARBusiness Publisher Robert C. DeMarzo.

"Wyse is committed to continuing to develop strong relationships with its channel partners, " said Jeff McNaught, vice president of corporate strategy, Wyse Technology. "That we've earned the 5-Star - VAR Business' highest possible rating -- is particularly gratifying because it's proof that our dedication to delivering innovative products, expert knowledge and training is creating new opportunities for our partner base and keeping Wyse #1 in the thin-client market."

About VARBusiness Magazine

For the past 18 years, VARBusiness' strategic resources have been the gateway to the solution-provider community. VARBusiness provides unique strategic business and technology insight for solution providers through industry-defining research, in-depth editorial, channel events and innovative Web services, enabling these IT professionals to make educated decisions for their businesses, partnerships and customers. VARBusiness has been the recipient of numerous industry awards for both editorial content and design. Additional information about VARBusiness products, events and services, is available on the magazine's Web site at www.varbusiness.com.

About Wyse Technology

Wyse Technology is the global leader in Cloud Client Computing. The Wyse portfolio includes industry-leading thin, zero and cloud PC client solutions with advanced management, desktop virtualization and cloud software supporting desktops, laptops and next generation mobile devices. Cloud client computing replaces the outdated computing model of the unsecure, unreliable, energy-intensive and expensive PC, all while delivering lower TCO and a superior user experience. Wyse has shipped more than 20 million units and has over 200 million people interacting with their products each day, enabling the leading private, public, hybrid and government cloud implementations worldwide. Wyse partners with industry-leading IT vendors, including Cisco®, Citrix®, IBM®, Microsoft, and VMware® as well as globally-recognized distribution and service partners. Wyse is headquartered in San Jose, California, U.S.A., with offices worldwide.

For more information, visit the Wyse website at http://www.wyse.com or call 1-800-GET-WYSE.

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