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Websiteuserful.com
Bloguserful.com/blog
Twitter@userful
CategorySoftware
Phone403.289.2177
Email
Employees40
Founded1999
DescriptionLow-cost multiseat computing

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Founder, President and CEO
VP Business Development
VP Multiplied Computing
VP and General Manager
VP Strategic Partnerships
Director of Product Management
Manager of Marketing
VP Sales
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Userful

Userful is making desktop computing more affordable… and accessible.

Userful Corporation is the world’s leading Linux desktop virtualization company with millions of users in over 100 countries. The company’s software which turns 1 computer into 11, lowers desktop computing costs, improves manageability, and reduces both electricity consumption and e-waste.

Userful’s software is sold through a partner network of resellers and OEMs worldwide. With over 750,000 seats sold, Userful software is used in over 100 countries from schools and libraries to hotels and Internet cafes, call centres, military and more.

Core Products

Userful MultiSeat Linux 2011â„¢ is a complete classroom computer software bundle that turns 1 Linux computer into 11 high performance independent computer stations. It includes the Edubuntu operating system for schools, classroom computer management tools, and dozens of education specific applications in a single install. It enables schools to quickly deploy large numbers of computer stations for a very low cost, whether in the classroom, computer lab, or school library.

Userful MultiSeatâ„¢ multiseat Linux desktop virtualization software can create up to 11 independent stations from a single standard computer box by simply attaching extra monitors, keyboards and mice. It’s easy to install and configure, and works with all the leading Linux distributions. Userful also offers a free 2-user version for personal use.

Userful Desktopâ„¢ is a complete public computing solution that lets clients manage, monitor, and multiply their PCs. It takes the headache out of public computing by providing a safe, secure and virus-free setting for clients. The solution includes over 40 applications supporting over 30 languages. Simple remote management makes it easy to control and customize client PCs, saving time and money.

Userful is the industry leader in Linux MultiSeat solutions for education

Userful enables educators to deploy twice as many computers for the same budget. Educators and administrators from all over the world appreciate the significant combined cost savings that Linux and Userful’s multiseat computing solution offer. Userful MultiSeat solutions are easy to set up, use and maintain, and provide teachers with the tools they need to give their students a high quality computer-based education. Userful’s global partners develop integrated solutions that make a positive impact towards digital inclusion in their regions while respecting the environment. Userful’s focus on what matters most to governments and educators around the world is why more than 50,000 schools in 100 countries use Userful to provide millions of students with computer access.

Userful is setting the standard for green computing

Userful is proud of being the industry leader in green computing. Turning 1 computer into 10 reduces CO2 emissions by up to 15 tons per year per system and reduces electronic waste by up to 80%. In 2009, customers using Userful’s software that turns one PC into 10, saved over 200,000 tonnes of CO2, the equivalent of taking more than 35,000 cars off the road, or planting 50,000 acres of trees!

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    Userful added Brett Fincaryk as Manager of Public Computing.
    Posted 3/30/11 at 10:58am
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    Userful added Sean Rousseau as Manager of Marketing.
    Posted 3/30/11 at 10:58am
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    Userful added Menwin Gatus as Manager of Product Development.
    Posted 3/30/11 at 10:58am
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    Userful added Lin (Roger) Zhang as Director of Product Management.
    Posted 3/30/11 at 10:58am
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    Userful added Jamey Miles as VP Business Development.
    Posted 3/30/11 at 10:58am
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    Userful added Karl Meema as VP Sales.
    Posted 3/30/11 at 10:58am
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    Userful added Daniel Griffin as VP Multiplied Computing.
    Posted 3/30/11 at 10:58am
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    Userful added Beverly Gallagher as VP Strategic Partnerships.
    Posted 3/30/11 at 10:58am
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    Userful added Alan McNaughton as VP and General Manager.
    Posted 3/30/11 at 10:58am
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    Userful added Timothy Griffin as Founder, President and CEO.
    Posted 3/30/11 at 10:58am
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    Userful — Released Userful MultiSeat Linux 2011 (12/1/10)
    Posted 3/30/11 at 10:27am
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    Userful — Announced World's Largest Linux and Desktop Virtualization Deployment – 356,000 virtual desktops in Brazil (2/1/09)
    Posted 3/30/11 at 10:27am
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    Userful — Secured $1-million investment from AVAC (8/1/08)
    Posted 3/30/11 at 10:27am
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    Userful — Released Userful Desktop (1/1/08)
    Posted 3/30/11 at 10:27am
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    Userful — Userful named one of Alberta's Fastest Growing Companies - Listed 15th on Alberta Venture magazine's list of the 50 Fastest Growing Companies (1/1/05)
    Posted 3/30/11 at 10:27am
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    Userful — Released Core Product, Desktop Multiplier (1/1/02)
    Posted 3/30/11 at 10:27am

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Userful MultiSeat Linux 2011â„¢ is a complete classroom computer software bundle that turns 1 Linux computer into 10 high performance independent computer stations. It includes the Edubuntu operating system for schools, classroom computer management tools

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