The unique NComputing technology is composed of three primary components:
a) vSpace™ virtualization software
b) a user extension protocol
c) access devices.
By combining all three of these components into an integrated solution, NComputing delivers unmatched performance at an incredibly low cost. Traditional thin client solutions and other PC alternatives all rely on separate components from disparate vendors, resulting in sub-optimal performance at higher costs.
a) vSpace desktop virtualization software
NComputing vSpace desktop virtualization software was developed to tap into the unused power of PCs and efficiently divide their resources into independent virtual workspaces that give each user their own full PC experience. It functions as a data manager that transmits and handles the desktop display and remote activities from the user’s keyboard, mouse, and other interfaces. NComputing vSpace was developed specifically for NComputing’s unique access devices in order to achieve the best user performance. Also, it was developed to be independent of the host computer’s operating system and runs on both Windows and Linux3 platforms. Best of all vSpace is easy to install and use, unlike the complex software associated with traditional server-based computing.
b) Extension protocol
A key part of being able to deliver a full remote computing experience is the extension protocol used. Traditional thin clients use protocols that were developed for occasional use by administrators for temporary remote control. NComputing developed its unique User eXtension Protocol (UXP) for continuous use by end users demanding a full PC experience. As a result, multimedia applications including streaming video, Flash, and 3D graphics can be supported. UXP provides the communication link between the NComputing virtualization software and the access devices that connect through Ethernet (L-series products) or directly (X-series products). UXP was developed to reside on a software layer outside of the operating system on the shared PC and works with both Windows and Linux. UXP provides the communication link between the NComputing virtualization software and the access device.
c) Access devices
The NComputing access devices do not use PC-based processors or chipsets and do not run a local operating system. All of the primary functionality is integrated into a single chip that has an optimal set of resources for working with the NComputing virtualization software and extension protocol. This System-on-Chip (SoC) contains patented technologies for delivering unmatched performance from a very low-power device. The device also contains a small amount of DRAM used to perform local screen display.
The SoC in the access device executes several processes including boot management, initialization, network connection, protocol decoding, bitmap cache acceleration, and administration. This approach results in
access devices with very low power requirements (less than 5 watts). This enables significant power savings when compared to individual PCs that draw over 100 watts each.
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