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NEC Launches Next Generation Stateless Client Systems, First to Providing High Performance Multimedia Processing Utilizing Virtualization Technology
New system delivers new levels of breakthrough price / performance
Tokyo, November 6, 2006 — NEC Corporation today announced the launch of a new
Virtual PC-Class Stateless Client System1. The new system includes the next generation of Thin
Client computing device, the US100, which provides a high level of IP telephony and video
processing quality in the smallest Stateless Client footprint. The device is designed to achieve the
impressive multimedia performance through the employment of NetClient™, the advanced
system-on-a-chip solution that incorporates leading-edge technologies from NEC and
ServerEngines™ Corp.. The new system also features VMware Virtual Desktop
Infrastructure pre-installed and pre-integrated with NEC systems through collaboration
established under the VMware Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Alliance program.
Using NEC's Virtual PC-Class Stateless Client System, enterprises large and small can realize
substantial reductions in installation costs, as well as enhanced functionality not previously
available in the market2. Sales of the new products begin today in Japan and Europe, while
North America is expected to begin shipping the first quarter of 2007.
The breakthrough enhancements of the US100 include high audio and voice quality VoIP
function, high video processing performance, and a significant reduction in initial
installation costs, which solves some problems experienced with earlier Stateless Client
systems. In addition to the robust security and mobility of Stateless Client systems, the new
offerings are able to deliver a business environment that utilizes IP telephony and video that
is comparable to that of an environment known to standard business PCs or rich clients but
costs less. NEC's US100 helps to reduce power consumption by more than 60%3 compared
conventional systems that employ business PCs.
The introduction of the Virtual PC-Class Stateless Client System is the result of NEC's vision
of Next Generation Network (NGN) integrated technologies. As part of this strategic
initiative to leverage NEC's global competencies in visual, network and computing
technologies, NEC has formed a specialized sales team in North America and Europe to
expand business with strategic business partners.
NEC expects sales of 150 billion yen ($1.25B US) over the next three years of the total
client integrated solution of various types of Stateless Client systems with particular focus on
the next generation Virtual PC-Class Stateless Client systems.
Overview of New Products and Enhanced Sales Structure
- Advanced Stateless Client Device
- The US100 is the first Stateless Client device to provide rich PC-quality high-speed
video and audio processing delivering the next generation in Stateless Client technology:
- Improving space efficiency, the palm-sized (15.5 cm (W) x 10.4 cm (D) x 3.4 cm
(H)) device can be placed on the desktop or mounted behind the LCD screen.
- Employing ServerEngines' NetClientTM LSI chip, which was co-developed with
NEC, US100 delivers high multimedia performance and is the first to introduces
new functionality to the Stateless Client market such as smooth video processing4 at
the level of a business PC and VoIP system.
- Supporting industry standard protocols, the US100 provides enhanced levels of
intelligent functionality which off-loads server processing and allows the device to
work separately from softphone applications that connect to NEC's IP telephony
server, UNIVERGE SV7000. Voice and video can be transmitted directly between
US100 devices, eliminating server impact and ensuring a high quality of voice
regardless of server processing conditions.
The US100 was created through a collaborative effort between NEC Corporation, NEC
Electronics, ServerEngines and Wyse Technology, the leading vendor in the Thin
Client terminal market.
- The US50 Mobile Notebook Terminal (released in Japan only) builds on the
emergence of the Next Generation Network concept to deliver the ultimate in a
portable virtualized Stateless Client environment:
- The B5-size Stateless Client notebook has the footprint of a sheet of paper, weighs
only 1 kilogram, is designed for portable usage.
- Services such as configuration design of ROM, customization, testing and
packaging are provided in order to meet enterprises' existing system environments
and operation needs. As a result, the terminal offers a high level of convenience as
it offers automatic access to a server with a USB key, access to a server via a
mobile card and wireless LAN service, and operates in the Virtual Private Network
(VPN) environment.
- Advanced solution "All-In-One" NEC Express5800/Virtual PC Center (VPCC) Models
realizes low-cost, next generation Virtual PC-Class Stateless Client System
- NEC Express5800/VPCC Virtual PC Server with pre-installed server function:
The server is powered by VMware Virtual Desktop Infrastructure loaded with
middleware and a client operating system that operates up to 20 units of virtual
PC-class Stateless Client terminals. As a result, the system can be installed and fully
operational in a shorter time and at a lower cost than traditional Stateless Client
architectures.
- NEC Express5800/VPCC Management Server pre-installed:
The NEC Express5800/VPCC Management Server provides centralized
management over the entire VPCC system in an integrated fashion. The VPCC
Management Server is loaded with middleware, which significantly simplifies PC
administrative tasks over traditional desktop system management and traditional
Stateless Client management functions. Tasks such as reallocation of VPCC resources,
addition of application software, bulk application of security patches, and advanced
security provisioning provide system administrators enhanced efficiency and
flexibility.
With its detailed features for managing clients, this server achieves a significant
reduction in operation and management costs after installation, compared to
traditional business PC environments. The Express5800/VPCC Management Server
is realized through the integration of VMware Infrastructure and NEC integrated
platform management software.
- Enhancement of Sales Structure for Client Integrated Solution
NEC established a strong sales structure in North America and Europe to accelerate
the client integrated solution business, which focuses on the Virtual PC-Class Thin
Client System. NEC Corporation of America will play the central role in promoting
the business in North America, and NEC Computers working with NEC Philips
Unified Solutions will drive the business in Europe. In addition, the sales structure
will expand to business partners such as Group Bull in Europe.
The price and shipment date of the new products in Japan are as follows:
| Product name |
Characteristics |
Price
(excluding tax) |
Shipment date |
| Stateless Client Terminal US100 |
Virtual PC/screen transfer-type compatible desktop terminal. Handles high-speed video
drawings, VoIP function. Works with IC Card reader/writer. |
52,000 yen
(approx. $439) |
December 15, 20065 |
Stateless Client Terminal US50
(Available only in Japan.) |
Virtual PC/screen transfer-type compatible notebook terminal (B5). Work with wireless LAN,
IC card reader/writer. |
220,000 yen
(approx $1,857) |
November 15, 2006 |
| NEC Express5800/VPCC Virtual PC Server |
Pre-loaded with hardware and software necessary for a virtual PC-class server. Easy installation. |
1,916,000 yen6
(approx. $16,176) |
December 15, 20065 |
| NEC Express5800/VPCC Management Server |
Pre-loaded with a set of hardware and software necessary for a virtual PC-class management server. Centrally manages numerous virtual PC server sets and virtual PCs. |
391,000 yen
(approx. $3,301) |
December 15, 20065 |
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Since introducing a Client Integrated Solution in April 2005, NEC has expanded the
technology and service offerings, from diagnostics and consulting of customers' client
environments to optimized system design, construction and operation. There are three Thin
Client systems available: "Virtual PC," "Net-Boot," and "Screen Transfer." The Virtual PC
system, in particular, is evaluated highly by customers because it enables effective use of
hardware assets by allocating server resources according to the user's load, as well as the
utilization of existing applications.
Through enhancement of its Stateless Client business, NEC strives to improve enterprise
security, reduce TCO (Total Cost of Ownership), and deliver a highly mobile work-style in
the Next Generation Network (NGN) era.
Comments from ServerEngines
"When NEC first presented their Virtual PC Center concept, we found it very compelling,"
said Raju Vegesna, president and CEO of ServerEngines. "As a result, we worked with
NEC to develop the NetClient™ SoC to power the US100, the first of a new generation of
Thinner Clients with embedded security and multimedia processing capabilities."
Comments from VMware
"VMware is excited to partner with NEC to deliver superior enterprise desktop
manageability and security through virtualization," said Diane Greene, president of
VMware. "NEC's Virtual PC Center offering is the result of collaboration under the
VMware Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Alliance program and will facilitate the deployment
of virtual desktops with our joint customers."
Comments from Wyse Technology
"Wyse is pleased to partner with NEC on the US100," stated Dr. John Kish, CEO, Wyse
Technology. "By choosing the Wyse software suite including Wyse Thin OS to power the
US100, NEC has chosen the best of breed operating system, for their thin computing
environment. As the global leader in thin computing, we look forward to working with
Global Strategic Accounts like NEC to expand the scope and reach of the thin computing
paradigm."
*The names of the companies and products appearing in this release are either a trademark
or registered trademark of their respective companies.
About NEC Corporation
NEC Corporation (NASDAQ: NIPNY) is one of the world's leading providers of Internet, broadband
network and enterprise business solutions dedicated to meeting the specialized needs of its diverse and
global base of customers. NEC delivers tailored solutions in the key fields of computer, networking and
electron devices, by integrating its technical strengths in IT and Networks, and by providing advanced
semiconductor solutions through NEC Electronics Corporation. The NEC Group employs more than
150,000 people worldwide and had net sales of approximately 4,825 billion yen (approx. $41.2 billion
US) in the fiscal year ended March 2006.
For additional information, please visit the NEC home page at: http://www.nec.com
* Newsroom: http://www.nec.co.jp/press/en/.
1 Achieves an efficient work environment and a further reduction in TCO by virtually creating a PC
environment on a server and flexibly allocating server resources such as a CPU to users.
2 Ability to provide full motion video and audio through a virtualized Stateless Client environment.
3 Comparison with the entire client server system using 20 units of business PCs or rich clients.
4 Codec at the time of shipment (December 15) will be MPEG-1/MPEG-2.
5 The shipment date is for Japan only. The shipment date for North America and Europe is January 15, 2007.
6 A single server accommodates the client environment of up to 20 people.
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