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.

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".

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

There is No Relief From Data Breaches in Summer

With bright summer days, long weekends and vacations, some may believe that the slower pace of business means relief from computer attacks and data breaches: but think again! The bad actors never relax in efforts to steal valuable private, personal information such as Social Security numbers and credit card information. Recognizable data loss victims in the news these days include Omni Hotels, Wendy's, and the FDIC, and such healthcare providers as 21st Century Oncology, Southeast Eye Institute, Medical Colleagues of Texas, Alliance Health Networks and Stomford Podiatry Group.

NCS Technologies is an important supplier of secure computing solutions to government, healthcare providers and financial services organizations and our virtualization solutions and are a major line of defense against data breaches. As you probably know, virtualization has been first implemented in the data center, where compute, storage and networking infrastructure equipment resides. IT administrators quickly realized the cost benefits of pooled server resources there, plus the pay-off of improved centrally-administered security and improved disaster recovery.

Now the benefits of virtualization are being extending outward to end points through a strategy called Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), where desktop and notebook PCs are thin or zero clients. The terms thin and zero are used interchangeably and refer to PCs that are lightweight and typically purpose-built with no hard drive, memory, etc. and all applications and sensitive data residing back in the data center.

In the real world there is a difference. Many thin clients retain a small capacity hard drive, some local memory and an embedded OS. This requires some administration - increasing IT complexity and security vulnerability.

Financial Managers at HFMA Conference Look for Stronger Security

Virtualization has moved beyond the data center. Financial managers are exploring how virtualization at the end point - with desktop and notebook PCs - can be an important part of evolving security strategies. The Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) National Institute is holding the Out of the Box trade show event this week at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas. NCS is demonstrating virtualization solutions at Booth #2131.

Association members include CFOs, controllers, accountants and other financial professionals. Organizations associated with HFMA include hospitals, managed care organizations, physician practices, accounting firms, banks and insurance companies. Many financial professionals in these organizations are stopping by Booth 2131 to explore how zero client desktop or laptop computing can be a cost-effective part of a more secure financial organization.

Some of our visitors have heard something about thin client computing but are unfamilar with zero clients. In addition, analyst groups and vendors often mix together thin and zero client solutions under the one category of "thin client solutions". But there are differences, and zero client computing is clearly superior - easier to manage, delivering a lower cost of ownership and definitely more secure.

Virtualizing Beyond the Data Center

In any discussion about Virtualization, the focus is often on the data center rather than the desktop. There is no doubt that big gains in productivity, manageability, cost efficiency and security can be made with data center server and storage modernization.

When the topic moves to the desktop, many IT administrators are content to implement a thin client strategy without a deep dive investigation. When it comes to the possibility of adding "zero clients" to that mix, many in IT may not go the extra mile to investigate this ultra-secure, easy-to-manage alternative. This can be doubly confusing as many vendors mix together under the label "thin client solutions", both thin and zero client technology! So the labels can get muddied up. But it's safe to say many administrators start out thinking about thin clients as the way to go.