As the desktop devices do not need or have any moving parts, this means that no fans are required, dramatically reducing the amount of background noise. And as they produce less heat, additional air conditioning isn’t required.

A report by Becta stated that by introducing Server Based Computing to schools had achieved several improvements in the learning environment, amongst these were:

Pupils' ICT skills were reported to have improved to reach above national averages because of the regular and frequent uses of ICT.

Pupils were able to work flexibly, especially where out of class work (home-work, self study) was concerned because of having access to the school network from additional locations within school and often at additional times.

Collaboration amongst pupils was reported to have increased because of the ability to collaborate outside of school hours on projects and homework.