Using NEC's Virtual PC-Class Thin Client System, enterprises large and small can realize substantial reductions in installation costs, as well as enhanced functionality not previously available in the market(2). 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 Thin Client systems. In addition to the robust security and mobility of Thin 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 Thin 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 Thin Client systems with particular focus on the next generation Virtual PC-Class Thin Client systems.

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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 Thin 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(TM) 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."