Koh Law Firm, a law firm, has adopted a remote PC array as the foundation of its operations

Asentec Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Takashi Matsuura;hereinafter referred to as “the Company”) announces that Koho Law Office (hereinafter referred to as “Koho Law Office”), a law firm specializing in debt collection, has implemented the “Remote PC Array” remote access infrastructure and Atrust’s “w200” thin clients as a operational platform (approximately 260 units) for its operators and administrative staff.

Professional service firms—such as law firms, judicial scrivener offices, tax accountant firms, and administrative scrivener offices—as well as various consultation centers and help desks require both a high level of confidentiality and protection of personal information, along with high availability to ensure uninterrupted customer service.This case study serves as a model example of how to resolve the high costs and resource contention that have been challenges in traditional virtual environments, thereby realizing a secure and robust operational infrastructure.

Cost Reduction and In-House Operations Achieved Through Migration from a Server-Shared Virtualization System to a Remote PC Array

■Background of Implementation

Shiko Law Office, which focuses primarily on debt collection, had long operated a server-based computing (SBC) virtual desktop environment to provide workstations for operators in its collection rooms and general administrative staff.

However, as the system—which had been in use for many years—became outdated and due for an upgrade, the high costs of renewal licenses and maintenance fees became a major challenge. Furthermore, the firm faced the following issues specific to traditional server-based computing systems:

・Operational delays due to resource contention

High-load processing by specific users (such as macros) caused performance delays even on operator terminals running on the same server.

・Risk of a Single Point of Failure (SPOF)

The failure of a single server leads to a complete shutdown of front-office operations and call handling.

・Strict security policies

To prevent the leakage of confidential data, it is necessary to maintain the policy of “not placing PC units inside offices and centralizing data in the server room.”

■ Reasons for Selection

・“One physical cartridge per user” configuration with excellent fault tolerance

・Excellent cost-performance and space-saving design

・Robust data leak prevention through a thin-client configuration

■Benefits of Implementation

・In-house kitting and improved deployment speed

・Rapid disaster recovery through cartridge replacement

・Enhanced security through integration with thin clients dedicated to wired LAN

System Architecture Diagram

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■What Is a Remote PC Array?

This is a remote access solution that consolidates multiple physical PC cartridges and the components necessary for virtual desktops into a 1U-sized chassis. We designed and developed it in-house, drawing on the expertise we’ve cultivated through over 20 years of experience in selling and deploying virtual desktops.

While traditional virtual desktops provide high security and a flexible telework environment, their deployment and operation have traditionally required advanced IT skills and a significant amount of time.The Remote PC Array pursues “improved PC consolidation rates,” “reduced implementation costs,” “shorter implementation times,” and “enhanced maintainability and operability” while maintaining robust security. Its excellent operability has been highly praised, and it has now been implemented in numerous companies and local governments.

Remote PC Array Usage Overview

Features

・No hypervisor is required, significantly shortening design and deployment time and drastically reducing initial implementation costs

・Performance issues are minimized through a “one user, one cartridge” model

・Reduces maintenance and operational costs through a simple configuration and management system

・Consists of PC cartridges with identical specifications, making it ideal as an execution environment for RPA scenarios

Remote PC Array

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■About Asentec Co., Ltd.

Guided by our corporate philosophy of “Simple, Fast, and Secure! Contributing to the transformation of our customers’ business workstyles,” our core business consists of the development, sales, and consulting services related to virtual desktops, while we also operate businesses in cybersecurity solutions and cloud services. Furthermore, we are strengthening our ESG initiatives to contribute to a sustainable society.

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