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

[Sandra Nassali]

You are wlecome Jean

On Mon, Jun 1, 2009 at 12:43 PM, NKURUNZIZA Jean Paul <nkurunziza at bytc.bi>wrote:

> 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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Sandra Nassali
Community Facilitator
UgaBYTES Initiative (www.ugabytes.org)
Telecentre.org  (www.telecentrecommunity.ning.com)
Plot 2218 Ggaba Road,
2nd Floor Kangave House
P.O. Box 6081 K'la
Email  snassali at ugabytes.org
chat    (skype)- n.sandra.
Tel      +256-414-370163