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Teradici All Access and NCS VDI

Posted by Katie Callahan on Feb 27, 2020 1:27:21 PM

NCS VDI Includes Desktops and Mobile Solutions 

PCoIP is a high performance computer display protocol used in endpoint VDI. PCoIP from 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 10 million VDI endpoints use PCoIP. NCS partners with Teradici for desktop virtualization.

NCS offers a portfolio of innovative VDI desktops and a laptop that are used in healthcare, civilian government, military, retail and industry.

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

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

SecureView Installations Effective For Government IT Security

Posted by Katie Callahan on Feb 25, 2020 3:17:47 PM

Securing Government Communications

The security of government communications networks is a priority and different strategies are used, depending on the challenge.

There are programs and products used to protect personal information, databases and servers, endpoints, and ways to avoid social engineering threats.

A focus is in protecting government networks themselves. IT administrators must accommodate potential access to various levels of secure networks, depending on the message and the need. This is known as multi-level computing.

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Topics: SecureView, virtualization, security, government

NCS Offers VITA Solutions at HP SmartStores

Posted by Katie Callahan on Feb 18, 2020 10:07:32 AM

HP, NCS, Samsung and Durabook Products Available

Virginia state employees may buy IT equipment through a contract administered by the Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA), the Commonwealth's consolidated information technology organization. NCS Technologies participates as a reseller of IT equipment to Virginia state employees through the VITA contract for all VA public bodies, as defined by §2.2-4301 and referenced by § 2.2-4304 of the Code of Virginia.
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Topics: HP, PCs

NCS To Promote HP Solutions at NIH Tech Day

Posted by Katie Callahan on Feb 11, 2020 11:32:45 AM

We Sell and Service HP Workstations, PCs, Printers and Services

NCS has a close partnership with HP. We supply major government agencies and the military with a full range of HP products and services. We address government markets at all levels and larger enterprises.  NCS sells HP solutions for most business needs.

On Wednesday we will be at NIH Tech Day to showcase several HP products, including the HP EliteBook 360 business convertible and the HP ZBook 17. In addition, we will promote our Cirrus portfolio of VDI endpoints.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) will hold NIH Tech Day Feb. 12 at Building 10 (Clinical Center), FAES Terrace, Bethesda, MD. To make an appointment at the NCS Table, please contact Jeff Tiede at (703) 819-0515.

HP Workstations and PCs are among the industry's best.  The HP EliteBook 360 flip design notebook is a precision-crafted convertible laptop perfect for mobile applications on the go.  Get fast, reliable connectivity in dense wireless environments with gigabit speed Wi-Fi 6. The EliteBook 360 2-in-1 is one of the world's most secure PCs. Control what the world sees and help protect your data with integrated security and privacy features. The Notebook is impressively thin and light and empowers users to create, connect and collaborate.

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Topics: HP, U.S. Government, military, hardware

Final Day at Military Additive Manufacturing Summit/Technology Showcase

Posted by Katie Callahan on Feb 6, 2020 9:12:13 AM

NCS Sells HP Jet Fusion 3D Printing Solutions

Today is the final exhibition day at the Defense Strategies Institute, Military Additive Manufacturing Summit and Technology Showcase, CAMLS Center, Tampa.

This year’s Summit focuses on the latest 3D printing technologies being developed and the push across the DoD to provide rapid equipment to the war fighter on the battlefield. Additive manufacturing innovations are used to increase the current level of capability and reduce the cost of parts, in order to deliver greater operational flexibility and further enhance the defense industrial base.

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Topics: military, NCS3Dprinting

NCS & HP Promoting 3D Printing Expertise at Military Additive Manufacturing Summit/Technology Showcase

Posted by Katie Callahan on Feb 5, 2020 8:23:38 AM

NCS Sells HP Jet Fusion 3D Printing Solutions

NCS partners with HP this week at the Defense Strategies Institute, Military Additive Manufacturing Summit and Technology Showcase, CAMLS Center, Tampa, today and Thursday.

DSI’s 4th Annual Military Additive Manufacturing Summit is designed as an educational “Town Hall” forum, where thought leaders and key policy-makers across military services, defense agencies, and civilian organizations come together for actionable discussions and debate. This year’s Summit focuses on the latest 3D printing technologies being developed and the push across the DoD to provide rapid equipment to the war fighter on the battlefield. Additive manufacturing innovations are used to increase the current level of capability and reduce the cost of parts, in order to deliver greater operational flexibility and further enhance the defense industrial base.

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Topics: military, NCS3Dprinting

NCS & HP Promote 3D Printing Expertise at Military Additive Manufacturing Summit/Technology Showcase

Posted by Katie Callahan on Feb 4, 2020 10:37:30 AM

NCS Sells HP Jet Fusion 3D Printing Solutions

NCS is partnering with HP this week at the Defense Strategies Institute, Military Additive Manufacturing Summit and Technology Showcase, CAMLS Center, Tampa, Wednesday and Thursday.

DSI’s 4th Annual Military Additive Manufacturing Summit is designed as an educational “Town Hall” forum, where thought leaders and key policy-makers across military services, defense agencies, and civilian organizations come together for actionable discussions and debate. This year’s Summit focuses on the latest 3D printing technologies being developed and the push across the DoD to provide rapid equipment to the war fighter on the battlefield. Additive manufacturing innovations are used to increase the current level of capability and reduce the cost of parts, in order to deliver greater operational flexibility and further enhance the defense industrial base.

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Topics: military, NCS3Dprinting

NCS at Aberdeen Proving Ground Today

Posted by Katie Callahan on Jan 28, 2020 8:48:43 AM

NCS Brand Rugged Servers Plus Durabook Notebooks and Tablets

The Product Lead, Common Hardware Systems (CHS) with Program Executive Office Command, Control, Communications, Tactical (PEO C3T) hosts the Tactical Hardware Technical Exchange to discuss Army program office needs for future tactical commercial information technology (IT) hardware requirements. This exchange opens today at 9 a.m., at Top of the Bay, 6817 Plum Point Drive, Building 30, Aberdeen MD.

The goal of the event is to assist industry partners and government product offices in identifying and aligning their efforts with future Army tactical commercial IT hardware requirements. The core audience for this exchange is governmental product, technical, and logistics leads and their representatives.

At the booth, NCS is showcasing its rugged servers, plus Durabook rugged notebooks and tablets.

NCS Brand rugged servers are designed and sold for the U.S. Military. The rugged servers are built to exacting military standards. To meet customer requirements, we test to very extreme conditions. As an example, to see how we achieved High Impact Mechanical Shock, Heavyweight, Grade A certification for two of our rugged servers, check out our video on MIL-S-901D barge testing on ncst.com/products/categories/rugged-servers.

We offer extensive custom development capabilities. To get an idea of what it's like working with us on a custom design, please go to ncst.com/doing-business

Besides focusing on the military market, NCS rugged servers, standard servers, appliances and engineering services solutions are available to other government agencies, and businesses. Examples of the NCS portfolio include the NexServ RS110 1U rack mount rugged server, which is engineered to fit into tight spaces and endures harsh conditions. It meets MIL-STD-801G, MIL-STD-901D and MIL-STD-167 requirements. The RS210 version boasts a rugged 2U form factor that meets the same requirements. These two servers are popular in various harsh military applications.

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

NCS To Promote Rugged Servers, Notebooks & Tablets at Aberdeen Proving Ground

Posted by Katie Callahan on Jan 27, 2020 11:07:07 AM

NCS Brand Rugged Servers Plus Durabook Notebooks and Tablets

The Product Lead, Common Hardware Systems (CHS) with Program Executive Office Command, Control, Communications, Tactical (PEO C3T) will host a Tactical Hardware Technical Exchange to discuss Army program office needs for future tactical commercial information technology (IT) hardware requirements. This exchange will be held tomorrow beginning at 9 a.m., at Top of the Bay, 6817 Plum Point Drive, Building 30, Aberdeen MD.

The goal of the event is to assist industry partners and government product offices in identifying and aligning their efforts with future Army tactical commercial IT hardware requirements. The core audience for this exchange is governmental product, technical, and logistics leads and their representatives.

NCS Brand rugged servers are designed and sold for the U.S. Military. The rugged servers are built to exacting military standards. To meet customer requirements, we test to very extreme conditions. As an example, to see how we achieved High Impact Mechanical Shock, Heavyweight, Grade A certification for two of our rugged servers, check out our video on MIL-S-901D barge testing on ncst.com/products/categories/rugged-servers.

We offer extensive custom development capabilities. To get an idea of what it's like working with us on a custom design, please go to ncst.com/doing-business

Besides focusing on the military market, NCS rugged servers, standard servers, appliances and engineering services solutions are available to other government agencies, and businesses. Examples of the NCS portfolio include the NexServ RS110 1U rack mount rugged server, which is engineered to fit into tight spaces and endures harsh conditions. It meets MIL-STD-801G, MIL-STD-901D and MIL-STD-167 requirements. The RS210 version boasts a rugged 2U form factor that meets the same requirements. These two servers are popular in various harsh military applications.

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

NCS Is a Leader in VDI Desktops and Notebooks

Posted by Katie Callahan on Jan 17, 2020 9:29:20 AM

NCS Has Wide Customer Base and Years of Experience in VDI

NCS frequently exhibits at VDI-centric events and trade shows, such as VMware User Group expos.  At these events VMware-centric professionals attend educational sessions and get an inside look at leading edge VDI products and services - including industry-leading solutions from NCS and its partner Teradici. At such events, our staff interacts with many IT administrators and users who like to discuss the comparative benefits of thin clients and zero clients and the benefits of various remote display protocols. In these discussions NCS, with its years of experience in VDI, product excellence and its wide customer base in government and industry, is perceived to be the leader in delivering virtualized end point solutions.

What became clear in the many discussions is that NCS, with its history of innovation, its track record, product depth and its customer base, is the leader in VDI.

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Topics: VDI, PCoIP, virtualization, vmware