NComputing's ultra low-cost virtual desktop solution has been selected as the preferred technology by the Government of Punjab for it’s IT Labs project.Great emphasis have been put into the curriculums which are increasingly dependent on technology and computer access. Obligated and committed to provide adequate computer access for those who otherwise couldn’t afford it. Now Millions of students in Punjab’s 4,286 schools will enjoy the benefits of NComputing's 65,000+ virtual desktops. The NComputing solution selected by the Government of Punjab for it’s IT lab project is based on a simple fact: today's PCs are so powerful that the vast majority of applications only use a small fraction of the computer's capacity. NComputing taps this unused capacity so that it can be simultaneously shared by multiple students. Each student’s monitor, keyboard, and mouse connect to the shared PC through a small and very durable NComputing access device. Kids call them NComputers. The devices itself have no CPU, memory, or moving parts like a PC therefore they are rugged, durable, and easy to deploy and maintain. NComputing virtual desktops cost 50 to 70% less than dedicated computers, and NComputing devices don’t need to be replaced every few years. So when you upgrade your shared PCs, you save. You also save once again by drastically reducing the number of PCs you have to maintain, you reduce your annual support costs and at just one to five watts of electrical power consumption per device, NComputing solutions pay for themselves quickly in lower electricity bills. This time the Punjab Government has truly excelled by taking concrete steps to provide Computer Access for Every Student .
GOP IT-Labs Media announcement http://www.nation.com.pk/E-Paper/Lahore/2009-07-19/page-13