NCD Releases Updated ThinPATH Management System 3.0; Supports Complete Family of ThinSTAR Windows-based Terminals.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers PORTLAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 23, 2002 Network Computing Devices (company) Network Computing Devices - (NCD) Producer of X terminals, PC-Xware and Z-Mail. http://ncd.com/. , Inc., ((NCD NCD - Network Computing Devices ) (OTC OTC See: Over-the-counter. OTC See over-the-counter market (OTC). :NCDI NCDI Northern Centre for Digital Imaging (West Yorkshire, UK) .OB)), a leading producer of thin client solutions, today announced that it has released an update to its innovative ThinPATH Management System for customers who have deployed or will deploy ThinSTAR terminals. This new version now allows system administrators to easily manage software package installation from a web interface. As customers expand server-based computing Refers to applications that run in a server. Also known as "thin client computing," it may refer to a browser-based environment that uses a Web browser as the client with all applications running on a Web server on the Internet or in an intranet on the LAN. environments by deploying ThinSTARs throughout an enterprise, the local technical support staff may be unfamiliar with dedicated thin client appliances. The ThinPATH Management System web browser The program that serves as your front end to the Web on the Internet. In order to view a site, you type its address (URL) into the browser's Location field; for example, www.computerlanguage.com, and the home page of that site is downloaded to you. interface allows systems administrators to perform remote site-specific configuration changes across the network. The ThinPATH Management System 3.0 supports the complete family of ThinSTAR terminals. This is an illustration of NCD's commitment to providing ongoing product enhancements and cost savings through its Thinfrastructure family of offerings. Today NCD is also releasing an updated version of ThinPATH PC and announcing the ThinPATH Management Portal, an extension to the ThinPATH Management System that broadens the scope of the ThinPATH PC software. While ThinPATH PC transforms PCs into thin clients, the ThinPATH Management Portal automates desktop software installation, centralizes configuration and desktop management. This innovative system supports both ThinSTAR terminals and PCs and significantly reduces support and maintenance costs for server-based computing environments. Availability The ThinPATH Management System 3.0 is provided as a complimentary update to current customers. The software is available for installation from the NCD web site at www.ncd.com. The new release of NCD ThinPATH PC is priced at $119 per desktop license and is available now. About NCD Founded in 1988, Network Computing Devices, Inc. (NCD) is a leading provider of innovative products and technology for the thin client and Internet appliance Also called "information appliance," "smart appliance," and "Web appliance," it is a device specialized for accessing the Web and/or e-mail. Designed for ease of use, it plugs into a telephone jack or LAN connection for Internet hookup. market. Its US-based operations, NCD, Inc., is a software-based product and technology supplier for the worldwide Internet appliance market. The company's offerings include its flagship Thinfrastructure family of products, comprising software for the management of thin clients, as well the NC900 Business Network Computer X-terminal. NCD Europe is a thin client solutions vendor, offering a full solution set of thin client hardware, management software and customer solutions services in Europe, the Middle East and Africa Europe, the Middle East and Africa, usually abbreviated to EMEA, is a regional designation used for government, marketing and business purposes. It is particularly common amongst North American based companies, who often divide their international operations into the . NCD focuses on the future of server-based computing as it expands to encompass thin clients, PCs, PDAs and other mobile devices, and offers its customers the knowledge, experience, solutions and services necessary to make it all work together seamlessly. NCD can be reached on the Internet at: http://www.ncd.com/ or by calling 800/800-9599. Note to Editors: Network Computing Devices and ThinPATH are registered trademarks of Network Computing Devices, Inc. Thinfrastructure is a trademark of Network Computing Devices Inc. Other trademarks are the acknowledged property of their respective holders. This press release includes forward-looking statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended a·mend v. a·mend·ed, a·mend·ing, a·mends v.tr. 1. To change for the better; improve: amended the earlier proposal so as to make it more comprehensive. 2. , and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding NCD's product offerings, market position and customer base, and growth in demand for multi-platform offerings, thin clients, and other products. No assurances can be given that the products announced herein will gain acceptance in the marketplace or as to its effect on NCD's business, results of operations and financial condition. These statements involve risks and uncertainty, and actual results could differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes its expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, no assurances can be given that such expectations will prove correct. Further information on factors that could cause actual results to differ from those anticipated is included in filings made by the Company from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to, the Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. for the year ended December 31, 2001 and the Form 10-Q Form 10-Q See 10-Q. for the quarter ended March 31, 2002. |
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