The View From NCS Technologies

John Callahan

More than 20 years in the industry, specializing in software and hardware computing.

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The National Homeland Security Conference Opens Today

Posted by John Callahan on Jul 12, 2022, 10:06:21 AM

Notebooks, Rugged Laptop & Rugged Tablet From HP & Durabook

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NCS to Promote HP and Durabook PC & Tablet Solutions at the National Homeland Security Conference Next Week

Posted by John Callahan on Jul 8, 2022, 4:16:27 PM

Office Notebooks, Rugged Laptop & Rugged Tablet on Display

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NCS Is a Leader in Desktop Virtualization Solutions

Posted by John Callahan on Jun 29, 2022, 11:12:08 AM

NCS Cirrus Solutions Serve Government and Commercial Markets

NCS Technologies offers Cirrus Notebook and Desktop endpoint solutions that are secure, cost effective and easy to use and administer. Maintaining strong security strategies remain extremely important in government, the military, healthcare, retail and other markets that NCS serves.

Over the years, our desktop and laptop solutions are recognized for their strong security and portability. NCS devices powered by HP Teradici software help IT managers maintain security and save money.

The Challenge of Endpoint Security

IT managers understand that work PCs used in in the office and remotely can be vulnerable to security breaches. For many administrators, using zero clients is the best solution for security concerns.  NCS Zero Clients are managed by VMware Horizon software and use the ultra-secure HP Teradici PCoIP remote display protocol.

NCS Zero Clients have no local OS. The operating system resides in the data center. Therefore, there is no persistent user data, no patches, updates or antivirus software needed. Security concerns are addressed within the data center. Of the various ways to virtualize at the endpoint, zero clients prove to be a highly effective solution. PCoIP is a high performance computer display protocol used in endpoint VDI. PCoIP from HP Teradici uses advanced compression to provide end users with rich content from the cloud or data center. PCoIP securely delivers applications or workspaces to the endpoint by compressing and encrypting pixels. More than 15 million VDI endpoints use PCoIP.

To manage virtualized endpoints, NCS recommends the HP Teradici All Access Plan.

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Topics: VDI, Healthcare, PCoIP, virtualization, hospitals, teradici, endpoints

NCS Recommends Durabook Rugged Notebooks & Tablets

Posted by John Callahan on Jun 27, 2022, 2:51:26 PM

NCS Offers the Complete Durabook Rugged Portfolio

NCS sells Durabook solutions to government and commercial customers. Consider the Durabook S14I Laptop, which pushes semi-rugged devices to a whole new level.

It is built with Intel® 11th Generation CPUs and has a class-leading 4' drop spec/IP 53 rating. The S14I is engineered to combine military-grade durability, field-worker functionality,  high performance, and long battery life for non-stop use, making it suitable for use in locations where rain or dust may be a regular occurrence.

The S14I features a significant CPU upgrade with Intel® Tiger Lake 11th generation platform, using Intel’s 10nm processor technology. This device comes with integrated Intel® Iris Xe graphics, and for professionals who use intensive graphic computing, it can be upgraded to an optional standalone NVIDIA GeForce® GTX1050. With the ultra-high-speed data transmission capability of Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 with max. speed of 2.4Gbps and Bluetooth® V5.2, all information is instantly synced and fed back to the data control center.

Durability and Security

The S14I is built with a robust mechanical design and rigorously tested components. It meets the standards of MIL-STD-810H; withstands up to a 4-foot drop; and boasts an IP53 rating. This tough yet elegant rugged laptop breaches the boundary between semi-rugged and fully-rugged devices.
It now includes Windows Hello encrypted biometrics, a more secure, user-friendly and faster way of accessing Windows® OS. The S14I semi-rugged platform is finding significant success in commercial markets, such as power/utilities, and in the military sector, including the U.S. Army and Air Force.


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Topics: U.S. Government, rugged, military, computers, tablets

NCS Rugged Servers For Harsh Environments

Posted by John Callahan on Jun 24, 2022, 3:19:54 PM

NCS Servers Are Used in Demanding Military and Commercial Applications

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Topics: Servers & Appliances, U.S. Government, rugged, military, software, commercial, U.S. Navy

NCS Offers Original HP Toner & Ink to Government

Posted by John Callahan on Jun 23, 2022, 4:18:34 PM

Reliable and Secure Printing You Can Trust

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NCS Recommends HP's Wolf Security

Posted by John Callahan on Jun 14, 2022, 11:31:49 AM

Layered Protection for Government Cyber Security

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Final Day at the Smart Manufacturing Experience in Pittsburgh

Posted by John Callahan on Jun 9, 2022, 9:00:00 AM

Expert Discussions on Additive Manufacturing Solutions at Booth 112

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Topics: Healthcare, government, HP, military, 3Dprinting, additive, federal, manufacturing

NCS Addresses Customer Needs at the Smart Manufacturing Experience

Posted by John Callahan on Jun 8, 2022, 10:40:18 AM

Learn About HP Jet Fusion Additive Manufacturing Solutions at Booth 112

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Topics: Healthcare, government, HP, military, 3Dprinting, additive, federal, manufacturing

See You Today at the Smart Manufacturing Experience

Posted by John Callahan on Jun 7, 2022, 10:00:00 AM

Learn About HP Jet Fusion Additive Manufacturing Solutions at Booth 112

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Topics: Healthcare, government, HP, military, 3Dprinting, additive, federal, manufacturing