Propeller Launches Thin Client Solution for Education with NComputing
Mclean, VA – June 24, 2024: Propeller, a leading provider of cloud-hosted virtual desktops and application delivery solutions for education, is pleased to announce a new offering to make the load even lighter for higher education. With their new thin client computing modification, Propeller clients get more cost lowering options as well as more flexibility.
"We're excited to bring this thin client option to the market," Greg M. Smith, co-founder and CEO of Propeller said. "It gives our clients another great way to offer students and faculty access to what they need without adding big expenditures to their hardware and software replacement budget."
Propeller's offering builds on thin client computing developed by NComputing, an industry-leading provider of solutions for businesses and organizations. With thin client solutions, users can access their virtual desktop environment from a low cost or repurposed device with a lightweight, secure operating system (OS).
"Thin computing is a budget-friendly option to provide access," explained Mohammad A. Haque, co-founder and CTO of Propeller. "With our expertise and full support, schools can use these devices in shared spaces, like computer labs or libraries."
For education, thin client computing offers cost savings in hardware and software replacement while improving security and ease of maintenance. "Propeller has integrated core NComputing technology into their offerings, enabling educational institutions to adopt thin client computing in a seamless and well supported manner," added Richard Sah, CTO of NComputing.
About NComputing
NComputing (https://www.ncomputing.com) is a technology company that specializes in virtual desktop solutions. Founded in 2003, the company provides innovative and cost-effective virtualization solutions to schools, businesses, and government organizations.
About Propeller
As education IT veterans, our founders want all students to thrive beyond the bounds of a traditional campus and the confines of limited resources. We believe that technology should never get in the way of a school's or a student's ability to grow and engage with the world. With smart cloud computing, we saw an unmatched opportunity to help make better virtual learning possible for students on the devices they already have, freeing K-12 schools, community colleges, and universities from costly and burdensome software and hardware.