The View From NCS Technologies

Strong Interest in NCS Solutions at AFITC

Posted by John Callahan on Aug 30, 2016 3:18:32 PM

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.

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Topics: VDI, Healthcare, virtualization, zeroclients

NCS Shows Superior Virtualization at VMworld 2016

Posted by John Callahan on Aug 30, 2016 2:26:53 PM

Complete VDI Solutions at Booth #759

The NCS Technologies booth at VMworld 2016 in Las Vegas is extremely busy this week as IT administrators stop by to learn more about our complete VDI portfolio. They love the message that NCS virtualization solutions reduce complexity, improve manageability and reduce costs.  

Looking at virtualizing the desktop, most IT administrators are very familiar with implementing a thin client strategy. About half the visitors are not super familiar with adding "zero clients" to that mix. Contributing to the confusion, many analysts and vendors use "thin client" and "zero client" interchangeably. 

Thin and zero clients refer to virtualized PCs that are lightweight and typically purpose-built with no hard drive, memory, etc. and all applications and sensitive data reside back in the data center.

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".

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Topics: VDI, Healthcare, virtualization, zeroclients

NCS Cyber Solutions at AFITC 2016

Posted by John Callahan on Aug 29, 2016 11:38:14 AM

NCS Showcases VDI, Rugged PCs, Cabinets & Digital Printers

The Air Force Information Technology & Cyberpower Conference is open for business! This conference in Montgomery, AL brings together Air Force IT experts, prominent IT academics and leading vendors such as NCS Technologies. The conference runs through Wednesday. A key focus of the event is defence against cyber attacks and advanced persistent threats.

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

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 reduce costs. NCS is showing its comprehensive VDI portfolio at AFITC.

NCS is also showcasing Getac rugged solutions, including rugged notebooks and tablets. Also on display are PSSI Dock & Lock cabinets. NCS supports the Air Force as a contract holder on CCS-QEB and CCS-E-Tools on AFWAY.

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Topics: VDI, Healthcare, virtualization, zeroclients

VDI Portfolio Showcased at VMworld 2016

Posted by John Callahan on Aug 29, 2016 11:01:19 AM

Complete VDI Solutions at Booth #759

NCS Technologies is showcasing its complete VDI portfolio at VMworld 2016 through Thursday, September 1 at the Mandalay Bay Hotel & Convention Center, Las Vegas. Our virtualization solutions reduce complexity, improve manageability and reduce costs.  

At the end point, NCS is well known for its ground-breaking VDI zero client devices. The terms thin and zero are used interchangeably and refer to virtualized PCs that are lightweight and typically purpose-built with no hard drive, memory, etc. and all applications and sensitive data reside back in the data center.

NCS zero clients are managed by VMware Horizon software and use the ultra-secure Teradici PCoIP remote display protocol. There is no persistent user data for users to worry about, no patches, updates or antivirus software needed.

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Topics: VDI, Healthcare, virtualization, zeroclients

Innovative VDI at VMworld 2016

Posted by John Callahan on Aug 26, 2016 3:49:28 PM

Virtual End Points and End-to-End VDI

Please join us at Booth #759 at VMworld 2016 starting Sunday, August 28 to Thursday, September 1 at the Mandalay Bay Hotel & Convention Center, Las Vegas.

NCS is a leading supplier of IT solutions to government and enterprise, including healthcare providers and financial services organizations. Our virtualization solutions are key to helping IT organizations reduce complexity, improve manageability and reduce costs.

At the end point, NCS is well known for its ground-breaking VDI zero client devices. The terms thin and zero are used interchangeably and refer to virtualized PCs that are lightweight and typically purpose-built with no hard drive, memory, etc. and all applications and sensitive data reside back in the data center.

NCS zero clients are managed by VMware Horizon software and use the ultra-secure Teradici PCoIP remote display protocol. There is no persistent user data for users to worry about, no patches, updates or antivirus software needed.

NCS will demonstrate a broad zero client laptop and desktop portfolio of products at VMware 2016.

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Topics: VDI, Healthcare, virtualization, zeroclients

NCS at AFITC 2016

Posted by John Callahan on Aug 23, 2016 11:17:20 AM

Focus on VDI, Rugged PCs and Cabinets & Digital Printers

The Air Force Information Technology & Cyberpower Conference returns to Montgomery, Alabama in August! This conference brings together Air Force IT experts, prominent IT academics and leading vendors such as NCS Technologies for three days of exhibits, speakers and educational events. The conference runs from August 29-31. A key focus of the event is how to better defend against cyber attacks, advanced persistent threats and how to proactively lead in the digital world.

At Booth #230 NCS Technologies will showcase innovative technologies that are the best line of defense against cyber threats, as well as rugged computers and cabinets that can operate in the most challenging environments. Partner representatives at the NCS Booth #230 include Getac, the leader in rugged computing, and PSSI, innovators of Dock & Lock Storage Systems.

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 reduce costs.

Today, an important focus of innovation in virtualization is at the end point -- where people are getting the work done, on desktops and with mobile devices on the move. NCS is well known for its ground-breaking VDI zero client devices. The terms thin and zero are used interchangeably and refer to virtualized PCs that are lightweight and typically purpose-built with no hard drive, memory, etc. and all applications and sensitive data reside back in the data center. NCS will showcase its comprehensive VDI portfolio at AFITC.

NCS will also promote its complete portfolio of Getac rugged solutions, including rugged notebooks and tablets. Also on display at the booth will be PSSI Dock & Lock cabinets. NCS supports the Air Force as a contract holder on CCS-QEB and CCS-E-Tools on AFWAY.

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Topics: VDI, Healthcare, virtualization, zeroclients

Virtual End Points and End-to-End VDI

Posted by John Callahan on Aug 23, 2016 10:06:01 AM

At the Innovation Edge of the VMware Ecosystem

August is rapidly drawing to a close, and that means VMworld 2016 is right around the corner! This year the event, which celebrates all things virtual, VDI, and in the cloud, is being held August 28 - September 1 at the Mandalay Bay Hotel & Convention Center, Las Vegas.

NCS Technologies is an active and innovative part of the VMware ecosystem, and at the show we can be found at Booth #759. NCS is a leading supplier of IT solutions to government and enterprise, including healthcare providers and financial services organizations. Our virtualization solutions are key to helping IT organizations reduce complexity, improve manageability and reduce costs.

Today, an important focus of innovation in virtualization is at the end point -- where people are getting the work done, on desktops and with mobile devices on the move. NCS is well known for its ground-breaking VDI zero client devices. The terms thin and zero are used interchangeably and refer to virtualized PCs that are lightweight and typically purpose-built with no hard drive, memory, etc. and all applications and sensitive data reside back in the data center.

NCS zero clients are managed by VMware Horizon software and use the ultra-secure Teradici PCoIP remote display protocol. There is no persistent user data for users to worry about, no patches, updates or antivirus software needed.

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Topics: VDI, Healthcare, virtualization, zeroclients

Revolutionary Cybersecurity for Government

Posted by John Callahan on Aug 16, 2016 2:52:38 PM

Access Multiple Independent Levels of Security

SecureView is a virtualized platform solution of increasing interest to government professionals who work at different classification levels and would rather use one device to do it. It is a multi-level virtual platform which allows a user to run multiple securely isolated environments on a single PC or workstation, provide hardware-enforced security and deliver superior virtualization in the most demanding environments.

This SecureView platform is is the result of extensive development work by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), the open source community, Assured Information Security and NCS Technologies.

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Topics: SecureView, virtualization

Computing Experts For Every Need

Posted by John Callahan on Jul 29, 2016 3:14:22 PM

Today we launch the latest version of our website, where you will more easily identify our computer industry expertise and explore the many ways we can help you meet IT challenges. NCS Technologies is well known to government customers as innovative and reliable. We have been a trusted partner to civilian agencies, the military and the intelligence community for more than two decades. In addition, enterprise customers in security, healthcare and financial services also rely on our computing products and integration expertise. Organizations in North America, Europe and Asia routinely come to us to help implement end point virtualization solutions, both desktop and mobile. We are emerging as a leader in the virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) space.

Think of us as expert designers, manufacturers and also partners. NCS has a long history of manufacturing high performance NCS-branded x86 desktops and workstations. NCS branded PCs and servers are in use with government agencies around the world. But NCS is also a close partner to the world's Tier 1 IT vendors.

Our Appliance & Server Engineering line of business is widely admired by software vendors and large integrators. All of this computing expertise is centered in our manufacturing and corporate campus in Gainesville, VA, just outside the Washington beltway. 

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Topics: VDI, PCoIP

Taking VDI Into the Field

Posted by Katie Callahan on Jul 27, 2016 11:03:09 AM

Everyone knows that implementing end-to-end VDI can be a large, complex undertaking. Certain groups, such as first responders, the military and some enterprises, need to take VDI into the field. The challenge is to do this as quickly and simply as possible, without the weight and footprint of recreating the data center you left back home.

To meet this need, NCS has created hyper-converged back-end solutions and end points intelligently integrated into rugged transit cases. These cases are capable of supporting large numbers of clients in the field without losing centralized control while simultaneously delivering ease of maintenance. This approach also simplifies the IT aspects of the reset process that must occur upon returning from deployments.

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Topics: VDI