We are proudly kicking off 2012 with the Industry’s First 3-in-1 Thin Client:  The new M300 for VDI workgroup computing.

When I look at the desktop computing ecosystem, I see that

A few innovators can deliver high performance computing – but it tends to be costly       and complex. Making it suitable for large enterprise companies with large IT budgets.

Many companies can deliver low cost computing – but it tends to be low performance       and doesn’t really fit with the user experience needed. That results in low value.

It’s rare that a company can deliver both high performance AND low cost computing.

NComputing is one of the rare companies that is passionately focused on engineering innovative, high performance, and low cost desktop virtualization solutions.  In 2012, we will be unveiling several new products that dramatically reduce VDI costs while delivering a rich PC experience to users.

The new M300 is our first major product announcement for Education (K-12, Higher Ed.) and Small to Midsize Enterprise (SME) customers.  The M300 is the industry’s first 3-in-1 thin client that delivers a rich PC experience to 3 users at 1/3 the cost of PCs or traditional thin clients.  It is one of our most advanced thin clients and is targeted for workgroups of students, productivity workers and office users to be used in classrooms, computer labs, libraries, office environments, call centers and business centers – where people work in close proximity.

INNOVATING END-TO-END WITH THE M300

To reduce VDI costs while delivering an uncompromised rich PC experience, we had to innovate end-to-end.  It was a very tough engineering challenge since it required

- Innovation in our System-on-Chip (Numo™ 2)

- Innovation in Client Device (M300)

- Innovation in Virtualization Software (vSpace 6.6)

Numo 2: “It’s like 3 PCs on a single chip”

This amazing thin client is powered by our second generation Numo™ system-on-chip. We have achieved an incredible engineering feat – we have put the equivalent of 3PCs on a single chip to enable a rich experience for 3 users, but at 1/3 the cost.  Typically, PCs and thin clients in virtual desktop deployments require dedicated CPU, graphics processing, memory, LAN interface and network switch port and power for each client device.  With the Numo 2 system-on-chip, we built in 3 dedicated video engines, 3 graphics controllers and 3 client software sub-systems for a rich PC and HD multi-media experience.  At the same time, the chip was designed to use a common memory, USB subsystem, LAN interface and power subsystem across 3 users to cut infrastructure costs by 1/3.  This is what makes Numo 2 incredible – it’s like having 3 PCs on a single chip.  Numo 2 is purpose-built to driver server offload and is optimized for virtualization protocols with compression, encryption and graphics acceleration.  It is also designed for ultra low power consumption with high reliability – using less than 1.5 watts for each client access device.  Numo 2 is the industry’s first multi-tenant system-on-chip – powering 3 users at 1/3 the cost

The M300: 3-in-1 Thin Client Multiplies the Value of Virtual Desktop Environment

We are breaking the perceptions of thin client form and capabilities. Typically, a thin client is required for each user and it comes with additional infrastructure and management costs. The M300 is the industry’s first 3-in-1 thin client delivering high performance, low-cost computing for workgroups.  The kit includes 3 client devices of which only 1 requires a LAN connection and a power outlet to plug into. That’s right -– a single LAN port and a single power subsystem for 3 users.  So, for a workgroup of 45 users or a computer lab with 45 desktops, you only require 15 M300’s, 15 LAN ports and 15 power outlets.  Compare that to 45 thin clients, 45 LAN ports and 45 power outlets. You can see how the M300 can multiply your savings. Each user gets their own secure virtual desktop session with high resolution graphics, HD multi-media experience and video/audio for a broad range of environments. The M300 also supports USB 2.0 peripherals and is centrally managed via our vSpace Server software.

vSpace Server 6.6: Driving Scale and Manageability for up to 45 users on a Single PC or Server

The new vSpace Server 6.6 is highly scalable for mid to large desktop virtualization deployments. It supports both Microsoft Windows Server and Client OS and Linux OS environments to deliver Windows-based desktops and apps as well as web-based apps. The vSpace Server software supports our L and M series and will become a common platform for managing all future NComputing clients.  The software enables IT to configure and deploy virtual desktops in minutes and hours rather than days and weeks. It can be used to centrally manage users, sessions and profiles. The vSpace Server 6.6 has been tested to scale workgroups of M300 client devices to scale up to 45 users on a single physical PC or server for typical desktop workloads.

For more information on the M300, Numo 2 System-on-Chip and vSpace Server 6.6 software, click here.

Please join me in thanking the NComputing  engineering and product teams for delivering such a unique innovation.

Raj Dhingra

CEO, NComputing Inc.

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