Late Breaks - Thin Client@School Award

  • 03/01/01

In an effort to increase school access to optimal computing solutions, National Semiconductor Corporation has introduced the Thin Client@School Award, aimed to facilitate schools' adoption of thin client computing and server-based solutions. The award is open to all K-12 schools in the United States. Interested schools should submit their thin client deployment proposals online before March 16, 2001. Judges will be looking for originality, creativity and readiness in the proposed technology deployment feasibility plan. The winner will receive a ready-to-deploy thin client package, complete with servers, installation and technical training. To enter the contest, go to www.national.com/thinclient@school-award2001.

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