vSpace™ Server v7.0 for Windows Virtualization Software is Now Available.

	vSpace™ Server v7.0 for Windows Virtualization Software is Now Available.
	NComputing Announces General Availability of Latest Enhancements to Integrated, End-to-End, vSpace Virtualization Platform “NComputing continues to grow its global footprint. The promise of desktop virtualization has yet to be fully realized, and NComputing is well positioned as an alternative to costly and complex approaches to VDI and other initiatives. Its end-to-end, integrated approach can deliver greater economic benefits where the applications and use cases do not require a VDI model – NComputing is easier to set up and to maintain, and its platform is showing success in early implementations.” Raj Dhingra, CEO of NComputing The vSpace Desktop and Application virtualization platform is designed for simplified manageability, increased scalability, a rich user experience, and cost-optimized to maximize IT budgets and technology investments. The newest enhancements to the vSpace virtualization platform products include: NEW Version – vSpace™ Server 7.0 for Windows: Deployed by over 50,000 customers and used daily by over 20 million users, vSpace Server is NComputing’s virtualization software that resides on either a stand-alone PC or a server or within a virtual machine hosted in a datacenter that enables IT to centralize and virtualize end user access and management of computing resources for desktops and applications. This latest release adds many new features, including the ability to manage multiple vSpace Server environments from a single vSpace Management Center interface. This release also enables a richer user experience by incorporating significant performance improvements for USB-based peripherals as well as support for isochronous devices such as web-cams. Also included in this release is the ability to directly access and manage secure smart cards being used in conjunction with NComputing L-series and M-series thin client devices connected to vSpace Server 7.0 powered virtualization environments. vSpace Server Requirements: For multi-user applications, vSpace Server v7.0 can be installed on any computer running Windows Server 2008R2 SP1 or Windows MultiPoint Server 2011.  For single-user applications, it can be installed on Windows 7 SP1 (32-bit or 64-bit). Concurrent licenses are required for every concurrent vSpace Client virtual desktop session on each vSpace Sever instance. ( see OS Support Matrix for latest vSpace Server OS support). vSpace Client Requirements: vSpace Client software can be installed on any computer running Windows 7 SP1 (32-bit or 64-bit), and Windows XP SP3 (32-bit) NEW Offering - vSpace™ Management Center 3.2.1: For organizations deploying NComputing Thin Client devices connected to vSpace Server 7.0, vSpace Management Center provides a highly scalable, flexible and easy to use single point of device management. A web-based console lets IT administrators manage L300 and M300 devices and vSpace Server 7.0 instances from anywhere, anytime, reducing the overhead needed to maintain and control an environment, regardless of the size or number of deployment sites. Quick Note:  vSpace Client ONLY connects to vSpace Server for the L-series and M-series and cannot connect to X-series hosts NEW Offerings – vSpace™ Standard and Premium Software Support and Subscription Programs: Extending the basic one year support included in all NComputing products; new Standard and Premium support programs are now available for vSpace Server and vSpace Management Center. Each of the new packages offer enhanced levels of access to software upgrades and NComputing support. The Standard Support package provides access to software upgrades and unlimited email or phone support during local business hours. For customers with complex environments or who need NComputing support always on hand, the Premium Support package delivers regular software upgrades, enhanced response times, and access to NComputing support 24x7x 365. vSpace™ Server version 7.0 is available immediately from the NComputing Software Download Center. Customers may download and install the vSpace Client software on any number of devices, paying only for access to the virtualization server. vSpace Client concurrent access licenses are available from the NComputing Online Store and channel partners in North America, EMEA, APAC and LATAM. Learn more:  Read the Press Release. Simple.  Powerful.  Affordable. -

India’s largest healthcare organization economically improves service to millions with 31,000 virtual desktops

The Employee State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) is chartered by the Indian government to deliver insurance and healthcare benefits to over 20 million private- and public-sector employees. ESIC provides these services through over 2,000 facilities that include hospitals, dispensaries, and branch offices across India. ESIC’s IT systems were outdated and could not provide high-quality service to its stakeholders.

Leading Indian education system outfits over 1,000 learning centers with low-cost NComputing virtual desktops

Maharashtra is India’s second largest state and includes the city of Mumbai—India’s commercial capital. In order to ensure that its workforce is ready for the modern work place, the state government established the Maharashtra Knowledge Corporation Limited (MKCL) to provide adults with essential IT and computing skills. The MKCL fulfills its mission through a large network of learning centers across the state. The learning centers are operated by small and mid-sized IT enterprises

Desktop Virtualization for Small & Mid-Sized Business

Staying current with hardware and technology is a challenge for any organization and especially for small and medium sized businesses with limited budgets. The proliferation of PCs has become a burden on IT departments as they work to maintain, update and continually replace outdated, lost or stolen PCs. In addition, aging PCs and a mixed bag of software applications running inventory, point of sale, accounting, etc. is a growing challenge with new devices entering into the IT environment. In this day in age, every employee needs access to a computer but the costs associated with supplying everyone with a PC are far out of reach. Business continuity is a top priority for SMB’s but traditional solutions are complex, expensive and require several costly third-party hardware components.Budgets are tight and you’re forced to do more with less.

NComputing's desktop virtualization solutions make it possible for businesses to change the way they allocate their IT budgets and support their end users by delivering a cost effective yet powerful desktop alternative delivering all the security, performance, and manageability required by today's business to remain competitive globally.

Key Benefits of Shared Computing

• Works with standard office software and supports multiple versions of Windows and Ubuntu Linux.
• Deploys in days, not months. Unlike some VDI solutions that are a nightmare to implement and force companies to install more than is needed, we deliver solutions of uncompromising quality and simplicity, on time, every time.
• Manages one virtual desktop OS for up to 100 end-users, reducing the number of operating systems to maintain by up to 97%.
• Reduces the per seat cost of a PC by more than 75%.
• Provides the ideal desktop - Employees love the extra desk space, silent operation, and fast boot time. IT staff appreciate the quick set-up, simple operation, and data security.
• Green IT - Build "green" computer networks and produce less e-waste and reduce energy consumption by up to 90%.