The View From NCS Technologies

Secure Government Networks With SecureView

The middle of March is one of those periods when planning for unusually warm to unusually cold weather is a real possibility. When putting together a secure government desktop computing plan the same strategy applies: prepare for any scenario. In truth, security breakdowns occur in many ways.

That's why many government agencies require the use of communications networks beyond the security protections offered by the standard Internet connection. Specific networks, as needed, provide additonal levels of privacy and classified security. Examples of these networks include NIPRNet (private IP network), SIPRNet (classified), and JWICS (top secret). Many government analysts still access a specific network using a dedicated PC for that network.

An important and emerging trend however, is modernization through virtualization. More and more agencies use multiple guest Virtual Machines (VMs) to access different classification levels. Many are turning to SecureView, developed by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL).

NCS Booth #203

AUSA Expo is organized by the Association of the United States Army Institute of Land Warfare, and is an important Army professional development forum. More than 6,000 guest will attend and more than 200 vendor exhibits will be on display. AUSA ILW Global Force Symposium & Expo, March 13-15, includes presentations from the United States Army Materiel Command, the United States Army Training and Doctrine Command, and the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Acquisition, Logistics and Technology).

The symposium explores the capabilities outlined in the Army Operating Concept and how the force transforms from being adaptive to driving innovation for Force 2025 and beyond. Presentations coupled with panel discussions from senior military and industry leaders addresses critical points of acquisition, research and development and partnering between military and industry.

NCS is a long-term supplier of innovative computing solutions to the U.S. Army. NCS will engage with senior military and government officials and IT administrators on the challenges in obtaining, operating and managing secure virtual networks and end points and rugged IT resources.

NCS will showcase its comprehensive portfolio of computing solutions, including SecureView virtualized workstations and desktops, the Cirrus family of virtual zero client end point devices, Getac rugged PCs and servers, and the Defender E-Tools rugged cabinet.

SecureView is a low-cost, multiple-independant-levels of security workstation-based technology which allows a single computer to host multiple guest VMs running at different classification levels. NCS is the leader in providing SecureView desktops to the government. 

Getech is a Strong UK Partner

NCS has been selling the industry-leading Cirrus zero client laptop to UK markets since we partnered with Getech in 2015, and having strong partners like Getech has been integral to our international success. NCS is proud to work with Getech, one of our key international partners. Getech represents top tier brands, including BT, Dell, HP, and Samsung. 

Getech: Thin & Zero Clients

Getech has been pioneer in distribution of thin client and zero technology throughout the channel since its inception in the late 90’s. The company has become the UK’s largest distributor of thin client products and held a steady market lead through a strong service ethic supported by in house technicians, strong vendor partnerships and a long standing team of sales specialists trained to be dedicated in product knowledge and customer service from pre sales to after care.

NCS and Getech: a Proven Partnership

NCS and Getech work closely together on meeting customer needs in the expanding UK IT markets. We look forward to continuing our work together, and are sure that we will have great future success! To learn more about Getech, please go here: http://www.getech-distribution.co.uk/

NCS Meets Healthcare IT Needs

HIMSS17, the year's largest and most influential Health IT conference, is completed. What did we learn this week?

Data Security - We learned that IT administrators remain very concerned about the security of patient data and of IT computing assets.

Desktop Virtualization - Administrators are continuing to explore ways to make their networks and computers less complex, easy to administer and less costly to own.

High-Performance Computing Platforms - Visitors expressed a desire to make sure their computing assets could adequately serve the needs for virtual reality applications and 3-D modeling. 

When if comes to protecting patient data and over-all healthcare IT security, NCS believes VDI has a strong role to play. NCS is one of the industry's leading innovators in the virtualization space, and NCS is well known for its zero client virtual end points. Over the past few years we have educated IT administrators that implementing zero clients helps improve overall IT manageability and delivers strong security and cost effectiveness right to the desktop - where it is needed most.

NCS is a leading supplier of high-performance computing platforms, such as Vortex workstations and converged appliance offers, typically to enterprise and government agencies, such as defense and intelligence, needing CAD rendering, 3-D modeling and improved graphics performance through hardware virtualization. But the power of our high-performance computing platforms are equally cost effective and accessible for healthcare applications!

To learn more about NCS high performance desktop computers, please go here: http://www.ncst.com/products/categories/desktops

To learn more about the power of end-to-end VDI solution, complete with converged appliance solutions, please go here: http://www.ncst.com/content/ncs-virtual-desktop-infrastructure-vdi

Last Day to Stop by NCS Booth #1235

Today is the wrap-up day at WEST 2017, co-sponsored by AFCEA International and U.S. Naval Institute. WEST 2017 is focused on IT innovations impacting the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard.  Thousands of attendees this week have been in attendance to discuss military requirements and the latest innovations involving high performance and rugged computing platforms and desktop virtualization. WEST is being held at the San Diego Convention Center.

Please take advantage of the opportunity and stop by NCS Booth #1235!

On display at the booth is our comprehensive portfolio of computing solutions, including the Cirrus Family of virtual zero client end point devices. In addition, NCS is demonstrating its industry-leading SecureView solution. SecureView is a low-cost, multiple-independant-levels of security workstation-based technology which allows a single computer to host multiple guest VMs running at different classification levels. NCS also has on hand Getac rugged laptops and tablets, which provide reliability in the most demanding environments while delivering best-in-class performance. NCS is the leading reseller of Getac in the U.S.

Day 3 at NCS Booth #5644

Our staff is busy meeting with industry participants at HIMSS17, the year's largest and most influential Health IT conference. NCS is showcasing a broad technology portfolio at our booth. It turns out that the talk around the show appears to be in three major areas: data security, virtual reality applications and 3-D modeling. Whether you are approaching these areas because of a need for desktop virtualization and VDI, or facing other challenges that call for high-peformance computing platforms, NCS has industry-leading solutions to address any challenge.

In healthcare we are well known for our Cirrus family of desktop and laptop virtualized end points and have success stories all over North America and overseas to prove it. Our higher-performance computing platforms, such as Vortex workstations and our converged appliance offers, are more typically found in enterprise and government agencies, such as defense and intelligence, needing CAD rendering, 3-D modeling and improved graphics performance through hardware virtualization. But the power of our high-performance computing platforms are equally cost effective and accessible for healthcare applications!

To learn more about NCS high performance desktop computers, please go here: http://www.ncst.com/products/categories/desktops

To learn more about the power of end-to-end VDI solution, complete with converged appliance solutions, please go here: http://www.ncst.com/content/ncs-virtual-desktop-infrastructure-vdi

NCS is one of the industry's leading innovators in the virtualization space, and NCS is well known for its zero client virtual end points. Over the past few years we have educated IT administrators that implementing zero clients helps improve overall IT manageability and delivers strong security right to the desktop - where it is needed most.

Strong Interest in Solutions at NCS Booth #5644

For many, President's Day created a long holiday weekend. But for the folks in Orlando, today is Day Two of HIMSS17, the year's largest and most influential Health IT conference. NCS is showcasing a broad technology portfolio at our booth, with a strong emphasis on virtualization.

NCS is one of the industry's leading innovators in the virtualization space, and NCS is well known for its zero client virtual end points. Over the past few years we have educated IT administrators that implementing zero clients helps improve overall IT manageability and delivers strong security right to the desktop - where it is needed most.

Please stop by our booth and say hello to our staff who will be in the area. Linda, Matt, Mike and others will be happy to demonstrate our zero client computing portfolio and our Workstation on Wheels (WOW) solution.

NCS Booth #1235

Co-sponsored by AFCEA International and U.S. Naval Institute, WEST 2017 is the premier event where technology designers and leading vendors network and discuss IT innovations impacting the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard. More than 150,000 professionals from those services who reside in the San Diego area depend on the open discussions and valuable learning opportunities that WEST provides. The event enables senior military and government officials to gain valuable feedback directly from sea service warfighters. Industry leaders learn about military requirements and connect with decision makers as well as operators in a professional environment away from the office. Please join us at WEST 2017, Feb. 21-23, San Diego Convention Center.

NCS has a long history of being a reliable supplier and innovator to the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard. At WEST 2017 NCS will engage with senior military and government officials and IT administrators to discuss the challenges in obtaining, operating and managing rugged and secure computing resources.

At WEST 2017 NCS will showcase its comprehensive portfolio of computing solutions, including the Cirrus Family of virtual zero client end point devices. In addition, NCS will demonstrate its industry-leading SecureView solution. SecureView is a low-cost, multiple-independant-levels of security workstation-based technology which allows a single computer to host multiple guest VMs running at different classification levels. NCS will also showcase Getac rugged laptops and tablets, which provide reliability in the most demanding environments while delivering best-in-class performance.

NCS Booth #5644

HIMSS17 is the year's largest and most influential Health IT conference, and is now only three days away, kicking off Sunday night in Orlando. The focus is one healthcare IT products and solutions, and to hear about the latest industry trends.

In the healthcare industry, NCS is well known for its zero client virtual end points. IT administrators have learned that implementing zero clients helps improve overall IT manageability and delivers strong security right to the desktop - where it is needed most.

NCS also pays strong dividends in mobile healthcare environements, such as in medical carts, and with zero client laptops and notebooks carried to conference rooms and to patient bedsides.

Modernize Access to Secure Government Networks With SecureView

Many government agencies require the use of communications networks beyond the Internet because of the need for superior privacy and security. Specific networks provide additonal levels of privacy and classified security. Examples of these networks include NIPRNet (private IP network), SIPRNet (classified), and JWICS (top secret). Implementing access can be as simple as using dedicated PCs for specific communications. For a user, multiple hard drives (dedicated to SIPRNet or JWICS, for example) are accessed by a KVM switch. This is common throughout the Department of Defense and in the intelligence community.

An important and emerging trend however, is modernization and simplication of the old network-access model. Today, more and more agencies use multiple guest Virtual Machines (VMs) to access different classification levels. Today, these agencies are turning to SecureView, developed by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL).