Jazan University successfully deploys NEC’s Virtual PC solution Virtualizes Desktop proves its value as secure IT infrastructure alternative providing users with more mobility and flexibility

Hilversum, Dubai, October 23, 2013 –  NEC Enterprise Solutions and Jazan University today announced the completion of the next phase towards full-scale deployment of NEC’s Virtual PC Center (VPCC) throughout Jazan University. VPPC provides the university with an alternative for the replacement of PC’s and desktops as a more cost effective, easily manageable and flexible solution and is based on NEC’s H Series Sigma Blade Environment with M300 Storage.

 

With a constant growth of students and faculties, Jazan University was looking to offer more mobility and flexibility to its users as well as a more secure IT infrastructure. After successful proof of concept testing and ROI analysis in 2012, NEC’s Virtual PC Center (VPCC) was selected. Besides the capabilities of the solution, the presence of local support by NEC’s certified reseller Najtech was also an important factor in Jazan University’s decision.

 

The first phase was completed within Q1 2012 and consisted of a NEC VPCC Solution for approximately 600 Virtual Machines based in 12 Labs of this University. In a second phase, NEC’s VPCC Solution is being implemented for 2,000 users (Instructors). Ultimately the solution will support thousands of students across the campus.

 

Seamless user experience
Mohammed Yehyah Aal Salem, Dean of e-learning at Jazan University is extremely pleased with the provided solution: ‘’While finding the solution for the next level of data protection and high availability, we found that NEC VPCC is a complete desktop virtualization solution”, he comments. “VPCC creates a user experience so seamless, that it mirrors the use of a localized drive through a centralized computing model of virtual PCs using thin clients, servers and storage.

 

Ease of Deployment and less support required

Centralized management and back-up results in a better performance for users, the IT team and the complete organization. The entire infrastructure can be controlled from anywhere, and new users easily included.

 

The well designed architecture and the fact there are no moving parts on the terminals, means easier administration and less support. The move of the OS and applications to the server, implicates that the IT team no longer needs to physically go to the site for updates and maintenance tasks.

 

High Level of Security

VPCC gives university staff the opportunity to access their data anywhere anytime with a high level of security. They can use the thin client installed at the university or connect to their data via a virtual private network. The absence of any local storage system on the thin client makes it impossible for data to be accessed without authorization.

 

Meanwhile Jazan University has experienced that the central management has boosted security, enhanced business continuity, and decreased terminal operation management for our administrators. Infrastructure wise, NEC VPCC has been a wise decision with respect to a Comprehensive Educational Platform!’’, Mohammed Yehyah Aal Salem concludes enthusiastically.

 

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About Jazan University:

Jazan University is an accredited public research university of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Established by a royal decree in 2006 by King Abdullah bin Abdul-Aziz, it is one of the largest public institutions of higher education in the

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Covering an area of 15 million square meters, its main central campus is situated by the Red Sea on the southwest coast of the Kingdom with 6 satellite campuses. With a capacity of 50,000 students and staff of 2500, Jazan University offers a broad range of academic departments, an extensive research activity and a number of community outreach and public service programs. The university campus houses a hospital, library, hotel, research center, sport and entertainment arenas, student dorms and housing accommodation for staff.