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NCD ThinPATH Family of Software Enhances Customer Functionality at a Low Price

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Network Computing Devices, Inc., the leading manufacturer of integrated thin client hardware and software, today announced the NCD ThinPATH family of software which adds a feature-rich set of options to Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Terminal Server Edition without adding an additional protocol layer. The NCD ThinPATH family of software offers functionality enhancements for the Microsoft Remote Display Protocol (RDP) in the areas of network management and desktop support for both PCs and NCD's ThinSTAR Windows-based Terminals, as well as legacy access support.

Key Takeaways:

  • The NCD ThinPATH family of software enhances the Microsoft Remote Display Protocol (RDP) to provide extended customer functionality at a low price.
  • The software includes load balancing, management tools, and local peripherals, which were previously not available with Terminal Server.
  • ThinPATH Load Balancing software, available for shipping at the end of March 1999, automatically directs PCs and NCD ThinSTAR Windows-based Terminals using the RDP protocol to the server with the lightest load in a pool of Terminal Server servers.
  • Additional NCD ThinPATH software, available in Spring 1999, will add remote desktop management enhancements, including screen mirroring, centralized configuration, Wake-on-LAN, and Web-based administration tools.
  • The NCD ThinPATH family of software provides cost-effective management, peripheral attachment, and terminal emulators that enhance Microsoft's RDP protocol layer.
  • The software offers a range of choices and flexibility for customers to architect the best solution for their needs.
  • NCD ThinPATH Plus software provides desktop support to both PCs and NCD ThinSTAR Windows-based Terminals, which previously required the addition of a protocol layer to Terminal Server.

Statistics:

  • Over 1 million NCD thin clients are installed worldwide.
  • The company's software has delivered over 3 billion hours of operation.
  • The NCD ThinPATH Load Balancing software was available for shipping at the end of March 1999.
  • The company has over 1,000 employees.
  • The company's web site is www.ncd.com.
  • Over 70% of Fortune 1000 companies use NCD Thin Client solutions.

Sources:

  • Business Wire, March 15, 1999
  • Network Computing Devices, Inc. (NCD), www.ncd.com
  • Microsoft Corp.
  • Perot Systems
  • Stormont-Vail HealthCare
  • GERS Systems (NCD Premier Diamond Partner)
  • NCD PC-Xware software

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