Vision and Product Overview

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Vision and Product Overview
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Agenda

• Brief Introduction to NCD
• NCDs Vision of Thinfrastructure
• The Three Components of Thinfrastructure
• Choice of desktops to meet specific requirements
• Common software framework
• Creating a durable implementation

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NCD Overview

• Second decade in developing Thin Client products
• Integrated vision of hardware devices and
  software management
• Product focus on thin client management software
• Provide products that reduce the cost of
  installing, supporting, and maintaining
  server-based computing desktops
• Products work cooperatively within the customers
  environment
• Negligible impact on existing IT infrastructure
• Scalable
• They provide measurable benefits for our
  customers
• Reduced ongoing support costs
• Extend the desktop life

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NCD Company Information

• Founded in 1988
• US based public company
• Traded on US Over the Counter market (NCDI.OB)
• Headquarters in Portland Oregon
• European Operation Center in Netherlands
• Sales representatives in North America and Europe
• US Sales Offices Austin, Philadelphia, Denver
• European Offices Netherlands, Germany, France,
  UK, Sweden
• Products sold to customers by VARs, distribution
  partners

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NCD Vision Thinfrastructure
LAN, WAN, Wireless, GSM, Frame
Laptop

• Utilizes Server Based Computing
• A choice of access devices based on the user
• A software management framework
• Skills to design and support the system

CorporateInfrastructure Outsourced IT
PersonalComputer
Thinfrastructure dramatically reduces the cost of
Thin Clients deployments by applying the right
products and tools for your needs
NetworkComputer
Windows Based Terminal
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Reducing Desktop Cost of Ownership
Unmanaged Networked PC
Managed Networked PC
Unmanaged PC accessing server based applications
Managed PC accessing server based applications
ThinPATH PC
ThinSTAR Terminal
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Thinfrastructure User devices

• Existing PC desktops
• Windows-Based Terminals
• NCD ThinSTAR terminals
• Mobile Thin Clients
• NCD Voyager
• Network Computer
• NCD NC900

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Thinfrastructure Software Framework

• NCD ThinPath PC
• Converts installed PC to a dedicated thin client
• NCD ThinPATH Management Portal
• Automated software distribution and updates
• Centralized the desktop configuration
• Supports ThinSTARs and PCs
• NCD ThinPATH Professional
• Windows 2000 Terminal Services extensions for
  ThinSTARs
• Supports remote access to the desktop for one on
  one assistance

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ThinPATH PC Reduces Desktop Support Costs

• Configures PCs like dedicated thin clients
• Allows companies to utilize installed base of PCs
• Dedicated user interface
• Lists hosts or applications
• RDP, ICA,Web connections
• Add choices for local applications
• Centralized software distribution from a web
  server
• Includes NCD ThinPATH, Citrix ICA, Microsoft RDP
  client
• Controlled user access to PC settings

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Thinfrastructure SoftwareThinPATH Management
Portal

• Centralized desktop management
• One tool for all NCD platforms
• Software distribution management
• Configuration management
• Allows desktops to be organized in groups
• Offers web browser interface

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Creating a Durable Thinfrastructure Implementation
1. Company commitment to server-based computing
2. Assess application requirements
3. Develop an application and site implementation
plan including desktop alternatives
4. Plan desktop migration and centralized
management
5. Deploy the pilot and expand to full production
6. Develop a systems maintenance plan that allows
for growth to support additional users in
the future
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Implementing a Thinfrastructure

• Consider using external experts
• Brings additional experience to the customer
• Saves time, lowers risks
• Conduct Impact Assessment
• Review the customer site and assess the design
• Coordinate Planning and Rollout Design
• Cost Analysis, Project Overview, Implementation
  Plan
• Go from Pilot to Production
• Pre-configuration of Thin Clients and ThinPATH
  Portal
• ThinPATH PC and Management Portal Installation
• Administrative Training
• Plan for ongoing efforts to sustain the system
• Help-Desk for Thin Clients and Management Portal

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Thinfrastructure Summary

• Wide range of ideas and technology in the market
  today
• Focus on the company's environment and objectives
• Solid techniques exist to lower ongoing support
  costs
• Thinfrastructure strategy makes the difference
  for a successful project