LG Electronics and NComputing have announced a strategic partnership to produce a new category of LCD monitors that integrates NComputing’s virtual desktop technology. NComputing, a desktop virtualisation company, has introduced the virtual desktop technology two years ago.
According to NComputing, LG will bring its global distribution network to the alliance while it will contribute its hardware and vSpace virtualisation software. The LG monitors work with both Windows and Linux computers.
Stephen Dukker, chairman and CEO of NComputing, said: The NComputing-LG partnership will significantly cut the high cost of computing for businesses, schools and government.”
Ron Snaidauf, vice president of commercial products at LG Electronics USA Business Solutions, said: Our customers are taking into account not just the purchase price of computing, but also long-term costs connected to IT support, maintenance and electricity. Combining NComputing technology with our market-leading monitors creates the optimal solution for today’s cost-conscious businesses.”
According to the company, LG SmartVine N-series monitors can also be used as traditional monitors that connect through Video Graphics Array (VGA). Users connect their keyboards and mice to the monitor which then connects to the host PC via a standard cable. An NComputing X550 PCI Card Kit with vSpace software allows the host PC to connect to five additional monitors. With two kits, a total of 11 users can share one PC.
These monitors will be marketed worldwide by LG beginning this month.
