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New NComputing N-series Thin Client Release Provides Exceptional HDX Experience for Latest Citrix Virtual Desktop Environments
N-series v2.0 Firmware Adds Support for New Versions of Citrix XenApp, XenDesktop and VDI-in-a-Box, Provides Boost in Performance
SANTA CLARA, Calif. – August 20, 2014 – NComputing, a leader in client virtualization solutions, today announced the latest major release of its firmware for the N-series line of Certified Citrix-Ready HDX Verified thin clients. N-series 2.0 includes a number of key enhancements which broadens support to the latest Citrix virtual desktop environments, including integration of Citrix Receiver for Linux 13.0 and support for XenApp® and XenDesktop® 7.1 and 7.5, VDI-in-a-Box™ 5.4, as well as select StoreFront and NetScaler configurations. The expanded solutions support gives those Citrix customers who plan to upgrade their solutions ahead of the curve the opportunity to also drastically reduce their VDI costs without sacrificing their HDX experience.
Originally launched in late 2012, the NComputing N-series is uniquely built to support only Citrix XenApp, XenDesktop, and VDI-in-a-Box environments to ensure that Citrix end users receive the best possible user experience. Certified Citrix-Ready HDX Verified, and leveraging NComputing’s own System-on-Chip, the Numo™ 3, the thin client delivers a remarkable HDX experience at an exceptionally competitive price. Today, NComputing N-series are being used by more than 700 enterprise organizations worldwide.
In addition to support for the newest Citrix solutions, the new NComputing N-series release also provides a vast boost in performance. The integration of the new H.264 codec for video playback in XenDesktop provides high-quality server-rendered video, including HD Flash video in full-screen mode. The technology also includes expanded support for USB webcams for the latest versions of Citrix XenDesktop, delivering customers the video conferencing and collaboration tools they need to function productively in a global market. What’s more, additional HDX enhancements at the core of Citrix Receiver for Linux 13.0 help to further boost overall end user experience.
New features in the NComputing N-series 2.0 firmware include:
- Integration of Citrix Receiver for Linux 13.0, supporting Citrix XenApp and XenDesktop 7.1 and 7.5, as well as VDI-in-a-Box 5.4;
- Support for USB webcams for XenDesktop versions 7.1 and 7.5;
- Support for H.264 in XenDesktop video which results in greater performance for server-rendered video (this includes HD Flash) and full-screen mode;
- Support for StoreFront and NetScaler;
- Improved HDX experience for productivity applications, viewing multimedia files, using webcams and in conference calls.
Commitment to Affordable Computing
In addition to the impressive feature enhancements of the new NComputing N-series release, NComputing remains committed to offering the industry affordable computing solutions. With this new technology release, NComputing delivers one of the most powerful and most affordable Citrix Ready HDX Verified thin clients on the market today. The NComputing N-series thin client price remains steady and affordable even while the feature set and performance continues to expand with every release.
NComputing N-series 2.0 Availability:
The NComputing N-series 2.0 firmware is now available to qualified customers through a Limited Availability program. General availability is expected in the Fall of 2014. For more information on how to get access to the new firmware release, please contact your NComputing sales representative or authorized NComputing N-series partner.
Supporting Quotes:
“After an extensive analysis across thin client options to work with our Citrix environment, NComputing is our partner of choice. The NComputing N-series exceeds all of the requirements, and we have a valuable partner whose N-Series thin clients and personnel will play a key role as we build and maintain reliable ticketing technology for our venue partners and their customers.”
- Joe Choti, President and CEO, Tickets.com
“This new NComputing N-series 2.0 release underscores our commitment to the latest Citrix desktop and application virtualization environments, delivering the best price and also performance. By complementing customers’ Citrix environment with our N-series thin clients at the endpoint, Citrix customers get a great experience for end users, simplified management for IT and the most affordable solution on the market today.”
- Raj Dhingra, CEO, NComputing
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About NComputing:
NComputing, Inc. is a leader in client virtualization solutions. Removing the barriers through a unique formula of simplicity, performance and value, NComputing’s integrated solutions serve global enterprise and mid-market companies in key verticals such as education, healthcare and government. With over 20 million daily users in 140 countries, the company is fueling the adoption of client virtualization faster than any other in the world. To learn more, visit http://www.ncomputing.com.
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