A great NEW solution for Mobility and BYOD. Extend the reach of vSpace Server.

Any device. Anywhere access

Last week, NComputing announced vSpace Client for Windows, an innovative software client that transforms PCs and laptops into high performance NComputing virtual clients, delivering secure anytime, anywhere access to corporate desktops or selected applications on a central host powered by vSpace Server software. IT departments can now support key initiatives- mobility, BYOD, remote access and Windows 7 migration- with far fewer resources and while leveraging existing computer equipment.

Said David Hoyt, Technology Director, Mesik Consolidated Schools, “ I can see how adding PC access to our vSpace server gives much more flexibility in how they can work. I can even dust off PCs left for dead and I can do this without additional staff or effort. We’re looking forward to seeing what else we can do with the soft client.”

Key Features

- Access vSpace virtual desktops from any Windows device from any location with a LAN or WIFI connection

- Repurpose existing or personal PCs to leverage hardware assets

- Deliver a Windows 7 experience to PCs without individual upgrades

- Extend benefits of centrally managed virtual desktops to unmanaged PCs

- Reduce PC administration upgrade and replacement costs

- Supports Windows XP & Windows 7 client OSes

Learn more:

Read the Press Release

Visit the NComputing Product Page for vSpace Client supporting materials.

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The Industry’s First 3-in-1 Thin Client: The NComputing M300

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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NComputing Appoints Simon Pearce, SVP Worldwide Sales and Jay Mellman, VP of Global Marketing

Last week NComputing announced the appointment of Simon Pearce, Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sales and Jay Mellman, Vice President of Global Marketing. Pearce and Mellman will be responsible for extending NComputing’s global reach in virtual desktop solutions for education and SMB markets and for accelerating the company’s next growth cycle by driving mainstream adoption of disruptive products based on its next-generation Numo™ SoC (System on Chip) and new vSpace software, both coming later this year. In addition, their rich expertise with enterprise customers and channels strengthens the execution of NComputing’s strategic expansion into the enterprise market with alliance partners such as Citrix Systems.

Prior to joining NComputing, Pearce served as the VP and GM for Quest’s global desktop virtualization business. At Quest, Pearce established and lead the European business, scaling it from a few million to more than $200 million. In addition as a veteran of the information technology industry, Mellman has held senior global marketing positions with large companies including Cisco and HP, as well as a number of start-up organizations including his recent position as the CMO of Rhomobile.

Read the Press Announcement. Enjoy!

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NComputing Desktop Virtualization at BETT 2012 Olympia, London

Last week NComputing attended BETT 2012 in Olympia, London. Attracting more than 600 educational suppliers and 30,000 visitors, BETT is the world’s leading event for educational technology, enabling attendees to enhance their knowledge of learning through innovative technology. Desktop virtualization was announced as one of the top industry trends to look out for. What’s even better is that NComputing was listed as one of the top 4 companies to be featured at BETT. At the event NComputing showcased ‘Classroom In a Box’- the first ever solution to enable schools, colleges, and universities to run up to 100 desktops from a single operating system. A classroom environment was emulated at our booth allowing visitors to experience firsthand NComputing’s desktop virtualization and its benefits to the classrooms. Visitors were also given the opportunity to enter a competition to win a 12 user NComputing Classroom in a Box solution featuring Microsoft’s Windows MultiPoint Server 2011. Paul Gullett, Vice President for EMEA did a captivating video at the event outlining the end-to-end NComputing desktop virtualization solution. Watch now!

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NComputing and Citrix Herald A New Era of VDI

Earlier today, NComputing announced a strategic collaboration with Citrix Systems that will advance virtual client technology innovation as a result of a new Citrix HDX Ready System-on-Chip (SoC) reference design. Developed with Citrix Systems, the new HDX Ready SoC reference design, powered by NComputing SoC technology, will have an immediate impact on the desktop virtualization market through the creation of a new eco-system of high performance, low energy virtual clients and form factors- at radically lower price points. Product features, pricing, and availability will be announced in Q1 2012. Check out the links below to learn more about this exciting partnership!

NComputing/Citrix overview page
Read the press release
Read the FAQs
Watch the video with Raj Dhingra, NComputing CEO

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NComputing Introduces vSpace Server 6.5

Last week, NComputing introduced vSpace Server 6.5. NComputing’s patented and award winning vSpace Server is once again changing the economics of desktop virtualization. NComputing has always delivered the highest density per dollar, now vSpace Server 6.5 increases density to 100 user sessions per OS, offering the most cost-effective virtual desktop solution. To learn more about the announcement check out the collateral below.

vSpace Server 6.5 press release

Product Release Notes

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BriForum 2011: How to Deploy Desktop Virtualization in Under 60 Minutes

Last month NComputing attended BriForum Chicago. The event is always a great place to to learn about all of the great innovations in the world of desktop virtualization. During the event we held a sponsor session titled “How to Deploy Desktop Virtualization in Under 60 Minutes.” The folks at BrianMadden kindly posted the video online. Click the image below to watch a replay of the presentation.

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InformationWeek: 4 Ways To Avoid Desktop Virtualization ROI Traps

Last week NComputing CEO Raj Dhingra sat down with Kevin Casey from InformationWeek to discuss desktop virtualization and SMBs. Raj provided insight around planning SMB deployments and encouraged SMBs to start small to ensure a bigger ROI in a shorter of period time. Key point from our CEO when planning a desktop virtualization architecture is to “buy the shoe that fits rather than buying the shoe that’s two sizes bigger in hopes that you’re going to fit into it over time.” Make sure to read the article and let us know what you think.

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VirtualizationAdmin.com: Introduction to the nComputing L300 access device (Part 1)

VirtualizationAdmin.com has been playing with our L300 virtual desktop solution. Earlier this week they published an overview of the product and their initial reaction. The article does a nice job highlighting our price to performance advantage and focus on the simplicity. Take a look at the article and let us know what you think! Read now.

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Brian Madden Comments on NComputing Desktop Virtualization @ BriForum 2011 Chicago

As stated in our previous blog, Briforum 2011 Chicago was held this week. During the event Brian Madden and Gabe Knuth walked the floor and discussed the various vendors attending. When they got to NComputing (17:38 minutes in to the video), they had a nice dialogue about us. Our favorite quote between them was as follows …

Brian: These guys are probably the biggest virtual desktop vendor in terms of seats.

Gabe: I believe most of the 2.5 – 3million virtual desktops are actually in use. Even if we heard that about Xen Desktop and View, I wouldn’t believe they were really being used.

Thanks for the nice plug guys! We just surpassed 3 million virtual desktops and are really proud the vast number of deployment worldwide. They range from small deployments (10 – 30 seats) to large deployments (thousands and tens of thousands of seats). Over the next month or so we will be sharing more about this. In the meantime, watch the entire BriForum video here.

Brian Madden and Gabe Knuth discuss NComputing desktop virtualization @ BriForum 2011 (Timestamp: 17:38)

Brian Madden and Gabe Knuth discuss NComputing desktop virtualization @ BriForum 2011 (Timestamp: 17:38)

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