Data Protection Is Essential Part of Healthcare IT

The 2017 HIMSS annual conference and expo is coming up fast, right after the holidays.

The global event is scheduled for February 19-23 in Orlando at the Orange County Convention Center and brings together more than 40,000 health IT professionals, clinicians, executives and ecosystem vendors. Education and the exposure to cutting-edge health IT technology and solutions are hallmarks of this annual conference.

Please join NCS Technologies at Booth #5644 at HIMSS17! Cybersecurity is a big focus on this event. Key focus areas for HIMSS17 include: helping improve an organization's security posture; what the current challenging and dynamic cyber threat landscape looks like today; what are the cutting-edge technologies addressing cybersecurity; and how best to prepare a healthcare organization to defend against cyber threats.

Protect Healthcare Data

Most of us as individuals or those close to us regularly see doctors and occasionally need hospitalization. With privacy protections from regulations like HIPAA, it may seem a given that our health care records will be protected. But sadly this is not the case. All it takes is the theft of a PC to reveal thousands or even millions of personal records - all of it highly private. As an example, just in one month this year - June - more than 11 million patient records were exposed. In October, St. Joseph Health in Irvine, CA reported it will pay more than $2 million to settle allegations that its network exposed the records of more than 30,000 patients. For the latest data, see breach reports from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Fully Featured Zero Clients For Every Business Need

With Thanksgiving and the holiday season approaching, everyone is hardwired by the "Black Friday" advertising mentality to be thinking about choices: what are the right products at the best price usable in the most efficient way?

In the area of PC virtualization, the same critcal thinking is useful. For many IT administrators, virtualizing a desktop or laptop seems fairly straightforward: the "right product" has traditionally been a thin client, a PC with a very small capacity hard drive and minimal local memory. A thin client retains some kind of OS, such as Windows Embedded™ or a customized Linus OS. Administrators hope that thin clients will be easier to administer and be lower in cost than traditional PCs. The reality is that by retaining a small OS, however, thin clients may remain more vulnerable to security exploitation and actually add to complexity of IT adminstration.

That's why many now believe that zero clients offer the most secure and easy-to-administer virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) option available. Zero clients are the next generation of desktop VDI.

A zero client has 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. 

NCS Technologies is the industry authority on zero clients. Key advantages of zero clients from NCS are:

•          Mobile, portable or desktop choices
•          NSA Suite B security
•          AES-256 encryption
•          No hard drive
•          No OS
•          No local storage
•          No persistent user data
•          No antivirus needed

Zero Client End Points Draws Strong Interest

Modern Day Marine ended Thursday at Marine Corps Base, Quantico, and despite the dreary weather, the huge white pavilions set up on the scenic parade grounds were energizing beehives of activity as visitors sought out information about the latest IT and tactical technologies. The NCS booth in the first pavilion was constantly busy as we showcased of range of innovative IT technologies, including the rugged Bunker XRV-5241 IU short-depth server; a transit case of deployable, end-to-end Virtual Desktop Infrastructure which featured rugged Getac servers and end points; and the comprehensive portfolio of NCS Cirrus zero client desktop and laptop solutions. 

While visitors took an interest in all of our products, it was especially gratifying to see the impressive level of awareness that visitors had about virtualization in general, the VMware ecosystem and the plusses and minuses of thin clients versus zero clients.

Attendees Test Drive Cirrus Family Zero Client End Points

The energy was flowing at an extremely crowded and busy opening day at Modern Day Marine yesterday at Marine Corps Base, Quantico, VA. NCS is at Booth #1337. The company is showcasing of range of innovative IT technologies, including rugged servers, laptops and workstations; deployable, end-to-end Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) solutions and a comprehensive portfolio of zero client end point solutions. 

Many visitors to our crowded booth wanted to learn more about our Cirrus zero client desktops and laptops, which operate in the VMware ecosystem using Teradici's  PCoIP networking protocol.

Show Opens Tuesday, September 26

Modern Day Marine opens tomorrow through Thursday at Marine Corps Base, Quantico, VA. Marine Corps Base, Quantico is home to Combat Development Command and the Systems Command. These commands are responsible for setting requirements, developing equipment and systems and purchasing equipment.

NCS is at Booth #1337. The company is promoting of range of innovative IT technologies.

Among a broad range of innovative IT solutions, at Booth #1337, NCS will be demonstrating deployable Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) solutions and a comprehensive portfolio of zero client end point solutions. 

Visit NCS at Booth #1337

Come visit NCS at Modern Day Marine September 27-29 at Marine Corps Base, Quantico, VA! Modern Day Marine is co-sponsored by Marine Corps Base, Quantico. The base is home to Combat Development Command and the Systems Command. MCB Quantico is responsible for setting requirements, developing equipment and systems and purchasing the equipment that the Marines will rely on in the coming years. These vital functions play a large part in positioning Modern Day Marine as the premier military equipment, systems, services and technology exposition.

At Booth #1337, NCS will showcase of range of innovative technologies that are the best line of defense against cyber threats.

Of particular interest to the military, NCS is a leading supplier of deployable Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) solutions and a comprehensive portfolio of zero client end point solutions. In addition, NCS is a leading supplier of rugged servers, such as the Bunker XRV-5241 1U short-depth server, which is engineered to fit into tight spaces and endure harsh conditions on land or at sea. 

NCS VDI Solutions at Booth #759

NCS Technologies is demonstrating our complete VDI portfolio at VMworld 2016 through tomorrow. Visitors are learning that NCS virtualization solutions reduce complexity, improve manageability and reduce costs.  

NCS is showcasing our complete zero client end point portfolio.

Laptops: NCS offers the Cirrus LT with a 14-inch screen and Cirrus LT Plus, offering a generous 15.6-inch HD display. Visitors are excited to learn about the full keyboard and optional 4G broadband!  

Desktops: NCS zero client desktops support two and up to four displays. Very popular at VMworld is the new Cirrus DT WiFi, which is ideal for portable use or placement in those hard-to-serve areas. Cirrus DT WiFi is in very strong demand in healthcare scenarios.

Zero Clients Are Better at the End Point

NCS zero clients are managed by VMware Horizon software and use the ultra-secure Teradici PCoIP remote display protocol.  PCoIP transfers the image of software running on a central server to the virtualized end point. At that end point, there is no persistent data, no patching or updates and no antivirus software needed. At VMworld, IT people love it when we explain how PCoIP optimizes network efficiency to deliver a superior end-user experience, even on multiple displays. You simply can't get the PCoIP experience if you go "thin client".

Visit NCS at Booth #230!

Come visit with Linda, Paul and Drew at AFITC! Join the many visitors previewing NCS solutions at the Air Force Information Technology & Cyberpower Conference in Montgomery. Today is the final day of this very busy conference!

At Booth #230 you will find innovative technologies that are the best line of defense against cyber threats, as well as rugged computers for the toughest missions and E-Tools cabinets that can operate in the most challenging environments. Partner representatives at the booth include Getac, the leader in rugged computing, and PSSI, innovators of Dock & Lock Storage Systems perfect for Air Force E-Tools implementations.  

NCS is a leading supplier of computing and cyber security solutions to the military. Our virtualization solutions are key to helping IT organizations increase cyber security, reduce complexity, improve manageability and lower costs.

Booth visitors are very interested in our Getac rugged solutions, including rugged notebooks and tablets. NCS supports the Air Force as a contract holder on CCS-QEB and CCS-E-Tools on AFWAY.

Rugged PCs & E-Tools Cabinets Among the Draws

Enthusiastic crowds continue to preview NCS solutions at the Air Force Information Technology & Cyberpower Conference in Montgomery, AL. NCS folks at the booth report strong interest in our solutions from Air Force IT experts and the broader community. The conference runs through tomorrow.

At Booth #230 NCS Technologies is showing innovative technologies that are the best line of defense against cyber threats, as well as rugged computers for the toughest missions and E-Tools cabinets that can operate in the most challenging environments. Partner representatives at the booth include Getac, the leader in rugged computing, and PSSI, innovators of Dock & Lock Storage Systems perfect for Air Force E-Tools implementations.  

NCS is a leading supplier of computing and cyber security solutions to the military. Our virtualization solutions are key to helping IT organizations increase cyber security, reduce complexity, improve manageability and lower costs.

Booth visitors are very enthusiastic about the displayed Getac rugged solutions, including rugged notebooks and tablets. NCS supports the Air Force as a contract holder on CCS-QEB and CCS-E-Tools on AFWAY.