NComputing and EduBOSS Linux to deliver Virtual Computers to Punjab Schools
VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE
NComputing has announced that the Government of Punjab has selected NComputing's virtual computers to deliver Computer Labs to 480 schools. This is a part of a major computer education initiative called ICT Education Project for Punjab, estimated to be valued at Rs.7.5 crore (US$1.6 million), which will provide computer access to thousands of schoolchildren throughout the state. This further strengthens NComputing's position as the de-facto desktop computing procurement choice for education in India. The company's products are already providing desktop computing access to millions of school children through major state education projects in Andhra Pradesh, Bihar and Rajasthan.Speaking on the occasion, Stephen Dukker, CEO & Chairman, NComputing, said, "In a region of such promise as Punjab, where almost 60% of the population is under 25, much of its future lies in the next generation of educated and ICT aware students. Our products and technology overcome challenges of infrastructure and limited energy and power resources to become part of the solution and the future. We are proud to be involved in the Government of Punjab’s computer literacy initiative."Each of the 480 schools will have a five seat computing lab comprising four NComputing X550 virtual desktops, one desktop PC, one KVA UPS and one printer. Once installed, the new computer labs will be used to teach computer skills, as well as subjects such as reading and math. The systems will run the C-DAC "EduBOSS" operating system."India holds a strong position in the knowledge economy today because of the country's investment in education over the years," said Jagjit S. Bhatia, Executive Director, C-DAC, Mohali. "Widespread and affordable access to computer skills is critical to maintaining and expanding this strength. At C-DAC, we have to be 100% in alignment with the country's priorities, hence our commitment to enabling affordable access to computing for education. Combined with NComputing, this is an ideal solution to provide affordable computing access."Manish Sharma, Vice-President, APAC, NComputing, added, "We are honoured that NComputing was selected for this important initiative as it will teach and empower the next generation of Punjab's workforce. Our blend of innovation, high performance and long-term affordability has been instrumental to our success in the education sector. In just three years, over 20,000 schools around India have installed NComputing."
NComputing has announced that the Government of Punjab has selected NComputing's virtual computers to deliver Computer Labs to 480 schools. This is a part of a major computer education initiative called ICT Education Project for Punjab, estimated to be valued at Rs.7.5 crore (US$1.6 million), which will provide computer access to thousands of schoolchildren throughout the state. This further strengthens NComputing's position as the de-facto desktop computing procurement choice for education in India. The company's products are already providing desktop computing access to millions of school children through major state education projects in Andhra Pradesh, Bihar and Rajasthan.Speaking on the occasion, Stephen Dukker, CEO & Chairman, NComputing, said, "In a region of such promise as Punjab, where almost 60% of the population is under 25, much of its future lies in the next generation of educated and ICT aware students. Our products and technology overcome challenges of infrastructure and limited energy and power resources to become part of the solution and the future. We are proud to be involved in the Government of Punjab’s computer literacy initiative."Each of the 480 schools will have a five seat computing lab comprising four NComputing X550 virtual desktops, one desktop PC, one KVA UPS and one printer. Once installed, the new computer labs will be used to teach computer skills, as well as subjects such as reading and math. The systems will run the C-DAC "EduBOSS" operating system."India holds a strong position in the knowledge economy today because of the country's investment in education over the years," said Jagjit S. Bhatia, Executive Director, C-DAC, Mohali. "Widespread and affordable access to computer skills is critical to maintaining and expanding this strength. At C-DAC, we have to be 100% in alignment with the country's priorities, hence our commitment to enabling affordable access to computing for education. Combined with NComputing, this is an ideal solution to provide affordable computing access."Manish Sharma, Vice-President, APAC, NComputing, added, "We are honoured that NComputing was selected for this important initiative as it will teach and empower the next generation of Punjab's workforce. Our blend of innovation, high performance and long-term affordability has been instrumental to our success in the education sector. In just three years, over 20,000 schools around India have installed NComputing."For More Details See
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