The Future of Mobility

Thin clientThin client computing refers to the paradigm in which the user device relies on a remote server to perform a most fraction of its computational tasks. They will provide the user with a GUI but with considerably lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) compared to the traditional fat client PCs. Especially in the mobile context, the thin client concept is very promising. Users are able to access demanding applications from mobile devices, which often lack the required processing resources to execute the application locally. Because only basic functionality and processing power is required at the terminal, thin client devices can be made lightweight and potentially energy efficient in cloud environment.

Zero clientZero client, also known as ultrathin client, is a server-based computing model in which the end user's computing device has no local storage. A zero client can be contrasted with a thin client, which retains the operating system and each device's specific configuration settings in flash memory. A typical zero client product is a small box that serves to connect a keyboard, mouse, monitor and Ethernet connection to a remote server. The server, which hosts the client's operating system (OS) and software applications, can be accessed wirelessly or with cable. Zero clients are often used in a virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) environment.

MID Natural Evolution, Not RevolutionSmart PhonesMobile Internet DevicesFull InternetSocial NetworkingPersonal Media PlayerWeb applicationsNetbooks/NettopseReaders (Kindle & Sony)Traditional NotebooksConnectivityBattery LifeSoC CostMIDsAlways onDays of UseLowest CostMultiple suppliers/competitionDiversity/InnovationHigh 150M 40% CAGRNotebooksIntermittent usageHours of UseHigher CostLimited suppliersPlatform/lock stepMature 120M 5% CAGR

What is the Intel ATOM processor?Intels Smallest processor; built for SMALL, Featherweight, simple, affordable internet access and basic functionality devices1.6Ghz & 1.66Ghz Single core processor (Dual Core coming..)Intel High Definition AudioIntegrated GMA 950 graphics corePCI Express bus for high speedStandard DDR2 memory support

Other new industry terminologyNettopMID Desktop Internet platformLow Power Energy Star, EPEATLow Cost (entry starting at $269 currently)Traditional HDDNo optical (in todays platforms)

NetbookMID Mobile laptop Internet platformLow Power Energy Star, EPEATLow Cost (entry starting at $299 currently)SSD or traditional HDDOptical drives starting to appear in higher end Netbook segment

Nvidia ION discrete video performance for Intel Atom and Via NanoIntel Atom gets Accelerated! Lower power!DL-DVI, HDMIGibabit Ethernet with First Packet technology6 SATA drive support1x16 PCI Express 2.0 supportNvidia GeForce 9400 MGPU featuringDirectX 10 supportHybrid SLINvidia CUDAPhysXPureVideo HD

What is the new Intel ULV Pentium processor?Intels Newest Ultra Low Voltage processor (SU2700); built for Ultra-Thin systems at mainstream price points (under $1000)1.3Ghz Single core processor, 2Mb L2, 45nm technologyIntel High Definition AudioIntegrated GMA 4500M graphics coreDDR2 or DDR3 memory support

Why ANOTHER category of Notebooks?Create a new vector of products in the mobile categoryProvide a FULL PC experience with the flexibility of mobilitySleek, thinner and lighter devicesMulti-tasking performance & rich internet experience

Create a new vector of products in the mobile categoryProvide a FULL PC experience with the flexibility of mobilitySleek, thinner and lighter devicesMulti-tasking performance & rich internet experienceCreate videos, edit photos, burn CD&DVDQuiet cooling solutionsLower overall platform power for improved battery life

Mobile Device Operating SystemsWindows XP Home/Professional/XPeTraditional Linux DistributionsIntel Moblin ProjectGoogle AndroidUbuntu Netbook RemixWindows 7 StartergOSCloud based Operating SystemMac OS X

Cloud ComputingA definition refers to any situation in which computing is done in a remote location (out in the clouds), rather than on your desktop or portable device. You tap into that computing power over an Internet connection.

"The cloud is a smart, complex, powerful computing system in the sky that people can just plug into." Web browser pioneer Marc Andreessen

Cloud StructureCloud Benefits:

Cloud = Less Investment(not own data center, hardware; use outside provider of servers, storage, and bandwidth)

Cloud = Scale (tens of thousands of server computers)

Cloud = Flexible and Efficiency

Cloud Computing Types

Cloud Operating SystemsWork completely online personally OR collaborativelyProvide basic OS functionalityCentrally manage OS imagesPublic or Private cloud servicesEnable lower cost computing elements (lower cost netbooks)Various Fee and free offerings

Intel My WiFi Technology Sync, Share, ShowSync Wi-Fi enabled devlices like media players or digital camerasShare content among your Wi-Fi devices anywhereShow content from one Wi-Fi enabled device on another Wi-Fi device. Ex. Show a streaming video from the Internet on an HDTVPrint directly to a Wi-Fi enabled printerMy WiFi technology lets your Wi-Fi enabled CE devices connect directly and securely to your notebook without having to go through a Wi-Fi network access point. Your Intel Centrino 2 processor technology based notebook is your own portable Wi-Fi network.Intel My WiFi technology inherits the same mature security capabilities of conventional Wi-Fi (i.e. WPA, WPA2, etc)Intel WiFi Link 5100 or Intel Ultimate N WiFi Link 5300 required Windows Vista & Win 7

WiMAX Extending WiMAX to Mobility 802.16eFixed WiMAX 06Nomadic WiMAX 07 08Mobile WiMAX 08 09TechnologyModemClient

Global WiMAX Deployments 2009

Securing and Managing the Mobile deviceTPM is the foundation first shipped in 1999, 20+ million shipped to-dateIntel vPro can be an additional malware and manageability TPM is integrating with mainstream applications: Adobe Acrobat, Checkpoint VPN, Cisco VPN, Verisign Personal Trust Agent, Utimaco, Absolute Software, etc. Integrated Biometric Security measures FPR, Facial RecognitionIntegration of Biometric fingerprint AND TPMComputrace Agent in BIOS for AssetTrack and Theft recoverySystems Management via Internet GatewayDevice Management, NAC and HIPS

Managing Mobility Overview

Thin Client and Terminal Services/Citrix

OS and Application Streaming

Virtualized Desktop Infrastructure

Licensing requirements/considerationsDesktop Management suite licensed per seat ~$35-$50Antivirus/Spam/Spyware/UTM - ~$35-$50Can add Intel vPro for ~$20Windows Server CAL - ~$35OS usually licensed per OEMOS usually licensed per OEMAntivirus/Spam/Spyware/UTM Windows Server CALTerminal ServicesWindows 2008, Terminal Server licenseWindows Terminal Server CALWindows Server CALOS LicensesCitrix XenApp Server license Citrix XenApp Concurrent CALAdditional Xen Application featuresAdditional Thin Client SW Stack RDX, etc.Hardware Virtualized:Windows 2008, Terminal Server licenseWindows Terminal Server CAL per clientWindows Server CAL

Software Virtualized:VMWare ESX Server (or Ent)VMWare View 3 addonBasic OS usually licensed per OEMMust move to Vista Enterprise Centralized desktop & SA in MS Agreement OR VECD subscription on Thin client

Streaming OS and ApplicationsWyse Streaming ManagerWyse Streaming Imaging DeviceWindows Server CALOS Licenses

Managed Mobile Environment

Typical Terminal Services/Citrix ImplementationRemote ComputingBranch OfficesWindows Terminals and NCsWireless Terminals and Information AppliancesWeb ComputingCross- Platform DesktopsWinFrame & MetaFrame Server Farms

What is a Multi User OS Environment?Hardware/Software stack that runs applications on a remote server, not on a local desktop.Key strokes and mouse click are sent over network to the server to process and give back the result thus sometimes referred to as screen-castingClients can be a low powered PC or a Thin client device.Thin Clients typically dont have HDD, FDD, CDROMS, Cooling Fans. Most have Low Processing Power.

What is a Thin Client? How does it work?Small User device about 1/3 Size Of PC.Can Support Windows CE, XP Embedded, Thin OSs (i.e. ThinConnect) and Linux Environments.Some are configured with NO local OS.Can Be Configured On As Low As 16Mb Of RAM.Same Feel As Working On a Windows Based OS basic Windows fidelity.Remote Computation.Server Takes Care Of All The Processing.Works On either Citrix`s ICA (Independent Computing Architecture), Suns ALP (Appliance Link Protocol) Or Microsoft's RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) Protocols (Both Require Only 20Kbps Speed Over Network To Work).User Logs Onto The Server Via Web Portal And A Familiar Windows Base Environment is Replicated to Users Screens With Access To Application, Internet, Mail, Drives, Printers, Etc.

Thin Clients General OverviewSun Microsystems SunRay 2 (All based on Sun Ray OS)Range from $349.00 to $799.00 depending on configuration HP 5000 Series (OS Choice: HP ThinConnect, ThinPro, Xpe or CE6) Range from $249.00 to $600.00 depending on configurationWyse S, V, R, G series (OS Choice: Linux, Xpe, CE6, Zero WSM)Range from $250.00 to $1200.00

Client Hardware VirtualizationShare excess computing resources among multiple users!Turn 1 PC to up 30 Virtual PCs

NComputing Technology Enables Desktop VirtualizationNComputing vSpace Software runs on standard Windows or Linux host computerNComputing User Extension Protocol (UXP) delivers a secure, multi-media interfaceNComputing Access Terminals are slim, silent, efficient, and very low cost

L-Series: Ethernet ConnectionHardware Product Line OverviewX-Series: Direct ConnectionLowest Cost Full multimediaHost in same room (10m)1 watt per userX550: Up to 11 users per hostX300: Up to 7 users per hostMost FlexibleHighest # of users per hostEthernet = no distance limits5 watts per user Up to 30 users per host computer

X Series ConfigurationNote: Four users can share a PC running with one X300 kit. Seven users can share with two X300 kits.Ideal environments: K-12

L Series Deployment ArchitectureNote: Up to 30 users can share if the host hardware is a server running a server OS(i.e. Terminal Server 2008).Ideal Environments: Some Higher Ed computer labs

Connects over the LAN or WAN at any distance using an IP address

Why buy an access terminal vs. another PCSaves Hardware cost (less expensive than a thin client and easier to deploy).Reduces IT MaintenancePromotes central storage networks to increase data securityReduces Power consumption and saves energyEssentially, never obsolete and easy to upgradeEliminate any down time by having multiple host PCs

Sample Hardware Virtualized environmentDuring Class Time, Playing a gameSend a warning message to a student and close an game window by using NControlNControl can monitor student sessions, send warnings, and even close the game windowStudent is playing a game in classIn this example, just four host PCs are needed for a lab with 24 students!Access Terminal at student: Powered by the Ethernet cable, so no additional electrical needed Generates no heat, hence no HVAC retrofits required Only 1 network cable dropfeeds 7 students -- dramatically reducingwiring costs/time

The Components of a Software Virtual Client SolutionDesktop clients run on pool of centralized servers using VMware software with Connection BrokerCorporate Office or Disaster Recovery CenterDeveloper desktops Outsourced or Branch Office PCsUnmanaged PCsThin client desktops or laptopsDevonIT 6020 or SafebookConnection BrokerWyse S10Neoware c50

Software Client virtualization - The Building BlocksVirtual Client Solutions @ GovConnection, Inc.Virtual Desktop Server User Management(Connection Brokering / Session Management)Remote Access Protocol(RDP)Systems Integration ServicesDevicesOperating SystemsDesktopsLaptopsThin ClientsServer hardware & Storage

Alternative Desktop Current Market OfferingsPC like device with local processor powerServer/DT BladeDisplay device running VMWare VDIThin ClientServer/DT BladesVirtualizationBlade Server FarmPotential lowest cost, but limited functionWindows experience for low graphics applicationScalable and high availabilityDisplay device w/ remote processingVMWare ESX, Citrix ICA, MS RDP

Secure Managed Client (SMC)Software StackManagement consoleConnection ManagerSAN ProvisioningSMC ClientM58PInitially desktop w/o HDDFuture - optimized designTotal solution is green

Lenovo Storage Array (LSA)Built on iSCSI SANTuned for SMCAvailable in RackWorkgroup LSA planned for 1H09Evaluating future LSA Appliance

Alternative Desktop Segmentation and Positioning

Alternative Desktop Sample ROI Comparison

Current Cost Structure per seatHW CostBase lined via Traditional PCSW CostBase lined via Traditional Console3 yr TCO CostFacilities CostROIThin Client (RDP)52%82%$ 1200$ 1,700104 %Desktop Virtualization195%336%$ 1800$ 6,500- 19 %SMC95%100%(+SA)$ 2100$ 580288 %Desktop Blade172% to 213%110%$ 2100$ 8,700- 23 %Traditional DesktopBaselineBaseline$ 7200Minimal-

Our range of capabilitiesPlan Pre Sales support Technical Documentation Statement of Work Generation RFP response Assessments Data Center Walk through Implementation Consulting Configuration Support Migration Consulting

Design Network and Security Storage Disaster Recovery Plan High Availability Co-location Data Center expansions HVAC and power AssessmentsStaff AugmentationSupply Custom Configuration of Desktops, Laptops Server, Storage, Network Equipment in Configuration Center Complete Rack mount and cabinet Configuration Install & Implement Project management Hardware & Total Solution Staging Application Testing in Lab Host equipment acceptance Transportation Services Installation Services Technical Documentation Data Center Moves Citrix Installs & Support SAN Installs User and Network Adds, Moves & Changes Maintain Warranty Support Contracts - In/Out/Post Custom Support Services Security Programs Help Desk Repair & Parts Services Asset Recovery & Disposal

Bringing it all together Educational applications What does the future bring?Incorporating all of these technologies togetherFacial recognition (biometrics)Speech recognition Artificial IntelligenceNew teaching and learning environments & applications

Recent Sample application integrating these togetherMicrosoft Project Natal

SummarySolution ComplexitySolution CostStandard Unmanaged DesktopManaged Desktop & Application Virtualization & SMCHardware VirtualizationTerminal Services, Application and OS streaming, Thin Client & Software Virtualization

********Cloud computing is similar to what the tech industry has been calling "on-demand" or "utility" computing, terms used to describe the ability to tap into computing power on the Web with the same ease as plugging into an electric outlet in your home

This makes sense for people who don't want to invest in building their own data centers or don't want to buy all the hardware required to handle "peaks" in demand. You can rely on outside provider to give you servers, storage, and bandwidth as you need it.

Cloud computing's appeal is that it can eliminate a company's need for its own data center. It also lets businesses pay for bandwidth on an on-demand basis*Supercomputers today are used mainly by the military, government intelligence agencies, universities and research labs, and large companies to tackle enormously complex calculations for such tasks as simulating nuclear explosions, predicting climate change, designing airplanes, and analyzing which proteins in the body are likely to bind with potential new drugs. Cloud computing aims to apply that kind of powermeasured in the tens of trillions of computations per secondto problems like analyzing risk in financial portfolios, delivering personalized medical information, even powering immersive computer games, in a way that users can tap through the Web

This makes sense for people who don't want to invest in building their own data centers or don't want to buy all the hardware required to handle "peaks" in demand.

You can rely on outside provider to give you servers, storage, and bandwidth as you need it.

One is scale. Google, Yahoo! (YHOO), Microsoft (MSFT), and Amazon.com (AMZN) have vast data centers full of tens of thousands of server computers, offering computing power of a magnitude never before available. Cloud computing is also more flexible. Clouds can be used not only to perform specific computing tasks, but also to handle wide swaths of the technologies companies need to run their operations. Then there's efficiency: The servers are hooked to each other so they operate like a single large machine, so computing tasks large and small can be performed more quickly and cheaply than ever before.

*******This diagram shows side-by-side how the connections between the users and host are different for the X- and the L-series.

X Series access devices connect directly to a PCI card installed in the computer. This limits the maximum number of users that can share a host to seven (one on the host and 3 connected to each of 2 PCI cards).

L Series access devices connect to the host PC over Ethernet through standard networking cable, switches and routers. This lets us connect up to 30 users to a single host.

*This diagram shows how the X Series would be configured for a 7 user system.

*This diagram shows how the L Series would be configured for a 30 user system.

*This diagram show how just 4 host PCs can provide computing for 24 students. If a student is playing Solitaire, the teacher can see it through NControl. If a student downloads a virus or pirated software, the NShield software can restore the computer to a known-good state.***Placeholder - presentation title | Date - 6 April, 2006*Placeholder - presentation title | Date - 6 April, 2006Placeholder - Presentation title | 6 April, 2006*iSCSI boot key