[UgaBYTES] NComputing, UN team to provide workstations in 60 countries

[NKURUNZIZA Jean Paul]

Thanks a lot Sandra for this great news.
It's good the Ncomputing project is gaining more and more partnership !

Sincerely
> NComputing has partnered with the United Nations Department of Economic
> and
> Social Affairs (UNDESA) to provide 500,000 computers to primary and
> secondary schools in 60 developing countries by 2012.
>
> NComputing, a provider of ultra low-cost computing technology, developed
> the
> program jointly with the UNDESA Global Alliance for ICT Development
> (GAID).
>
> "Access to computing technology is a cornerstone for education, social,
> and
> economic development in the 21st century," said Sarbuland Khan, executive
> coordinator of UNDESA-GAID. "This initiative will play an important role
> in
> closing the digital literacy gap that exists in the world's developing
> nations."
>
> The program will utilize NComputing Linux and Windows-based virtual
> desktops. The NComputing virtual desktops are considered appropriate for
> developing nations because they provide very low-cost computing; are
> simple
> to ship and install; require minimal maintenance; and use only 1 watt of
> electricity. NComputing will also provide its logistical and operational
> expertise with large-scale roll-outs.
>
> The partners have already completed the pilot phase in Burkina Faso and
> are
> planning roll-outs in Rwanda, Senegal, and Tanzania in 2009.
>
> "The NComputing virtual desktops gives us an important opportunity to
> significantly expand computing access and simplify deployment," said Paul
> Jhin, the project lead. "This maximizes the use of donated and refurbished
> computers and simplifies deployment and power requirements, which are key
> issues in many parts of the developing world."
>
> In his address to participants at the eLearning conference in Dakar,
> Senegal, Stephen Dukker, CEO and chairman of NComputing, said that
> bridging
> the digital divide is a key mission for NComputing and that the initiative
> will have an enormous impact on the lives of millions of children
> throughout
> the world.
>
> The project is expected to benefit 33 million students who will enjoy a
> full
> PC experience by connecting their own monitor, keyboard, and mouse to an
> NComputing access device, which is then connected to the shared PC.
> Because
> only the shared PC requires ongoing service or upgrading, the project is
> expected to save on maintenance costs.
>
> http://computerworld.co.ke/articles/2009/05/29/ncomputing-un-team-provide-workstations-60-countries
>
>
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