Posts Tagged ‘Education’

NComputing Launches Windows 64-Bit Support

Monday, August 16th, 2010

NComputing Direct Connect Virtual Desktops (X-Series & U-Series) now offer support for the latest Windows 64-bit operating systems, Windows® Server 2008R2 and Windows® Multipoint Server 2010.

Organizations worldwide face similar computer management challenges and IT budget constraints. NComputing desktop virtualization addresses these challenges by efficiently dividing a computer’s resources into independent sessions giving multiple users computing access all at the same time. IT organizations can now leverage the latest 64-bit computer hardware and operating systems to give each user their own full Windows experience from NComputing direct connect virtual desktops.

For example, schools like Rheem Elementary (video below) have easily expanded computing access to more students using new 64-bit platforms. Teachers can personalize students’ learning experiences using a familiar Windows 7 user environment hosted through Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows MultiPoint Server 2010.

NComputing and Microsoft have aligned technology platforms to advance multi-user computing. After first launching exclusive 64-bit hardware support on its flagship server product, Windows Server 2008 R2, Microsoft released Windows MultiPoint Server 2010 — a 64-bit platform tailored specifically for non-technical administrators in markets like education.

NComputing has now introduced 64-bit vSpace versions that support both Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows MultiPoint Server 2010 for its Direct Connect access devices, the X-series (PCI connected) and the U-series (USB-connected). NComputing U- and X-series customers can now get this new 64-bit software from our Software Download Center.

NComputing Powering 600 Schools in Bihar, India

Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010

It has been a good week! NComputing has been selected to provide desktop computer access to 600 government schools as part a computer literacy initiative launched by the Bihar government. The goal of this initiative is to build 600 computer labs throughout the State to make computer access and learning available to school children for the first time. Check out the press release and a sample of press coverage below.

NComputing to Deliver Computer Access to 600 Schools in Bihar, India
PR Newswire

Desktop route to schools on govt radar – State takes initiative to make students computer-literate
The Telegraph, Calcutta, India

Computer access in 600 Bihar schools soon
IBN Live

Recap of ISTE 2010, Denver

Wednesday, July 7th, 2010

Last week we attended the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) in Denver. ISTE is the largest tech show for PK-12 education in the United States. It was a fantastic show and there were a number of exciting moments for NComputing. Below are a few snapshots of our favorite moments.

Computer Lab Giveaway
Yup! We gave away two 22-seat computer labs powered by NComputing and Microsoft technology. The winners of the labs received two host servers, our NComputing X550 direct connect access devices, Windows Multipoint Server CALs and Windows Server CALs. The winners were:

Alex Xifos, Project Mgr, Networking and Communications, Caddo Parish Public Schools, Shreveport, LA.

Becky Morrison, 5th Grade, Ledbetter Intermediate, Farmington Arkansas (who was there with her husband, Jarod, the Technology Coordinator for the Farmington District).

Microsoft & LG Partner Funfest
As you probably already know, we have really nice partnerships with Microsoft and LG. At ISTE, Microsoft exhibited a digital classroom powered by NComputing’s USB access devices and Windows Multipoint Server. LG exhibited their Network Monitor solutions, which embed our technologies inside and transform a standard monitor in to a fully-functional access device.

All-in-all it was a great event! Next stop VMworld 2010 in San Francsico! :-)