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MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA – May 29, 2001 – Network Computing Devices, Inc. (OTB:NCDI), a leading supplier of thin client information access and management products, today announced that Russell Brown Bankruptcy Trustee has completed a project utilizing NCD's thin client products to update and expand its current information systems.

The intent of this project was to take advantage of office productivity tools that have become available on the Microsoft Windows NT platforms, while maintaining and improving the access and operation of Russell Brown Bankruptcy Trustee's existing office network.

This included providing users with Internet access (email and Web) and improved access to court-maintained bulletin board services that are essential to the organization's daily operations. Emphasis was also placed on the ability to take advantage of future upgrades and new Windows-based applications without the complexities inherent in maintaining a standard PC LAN environment. In addition to using the IBM RS6000 system, the end users also had old green screen IBM 3151 terminals on their desks, which needed to be replaced.

After reviewing various technology options, the decision was made to utilize thin client/server-based technologies. The core requirements of the new network included minimizing initial capital investment in new hardware and software by utilizing thin client/server-based technology to take advantage of centralized application installation and administration and to minimize ongoing maintenance requirements. Additional requirements included transitioning users from IBM character-based terminals to the Windows NT graphical desktop environment; providing transparent, high performance, shared Internet access and transparent access to existing RS6000 resources, and creating a system design that readily allowed for integration of new features such as data sharing between Windows NT and RS6000, batch document creation (i.e. Adobe Acrobat), custom reporting tools and other innovations such as document imaging.

These requirements were analyzed against the range of products and services available in the following areas: high performance and reliability of application server hardware, thin client/server operating systems, thin client desktop platforms, Local Area Network (LAN) networking, small office Internet access (IP connectivity, email and domain services) LAN to Internet security, and Windows NT data backup and recovery.

The result was the selection of the following key products and services to best accomplish these requirements: NCD ThinSTAR terminals (with 17" high resolution monitors for optimal viewing and user productivity). Choosing NCD's solution also allowed Russell Brown Bankruptcy Trustee to replace their old style text terminals with state-of-the-art thin client terminals, resulting in greater functionality and usability without the cost of a PC.

In addition, the customer chose to deploy Microsoft Windows Terminal Server, Cisco Ethernet switching, Internet routing and firewall technology, Terminal Emulation suite for access to RS6000 and to improve and automate access to Court BBS systems, US Robotics modems for external dial-up and computer-based faxing, Spartacom modem pooling for shared modem access and high speed multi-user Internet access, including email serving and domain hosting. Russell Brown has called this new system the "Thin Client Network," and is very pleased with the result.

"Simplicity and efficiency are key elements of the resulting design," commented Russell Brown. "We are very pleased with our choice of NCD products for our new network structure. NCD and Thin Client Computing have helped us build a more efficient and cost-effective, yet highly functional network."

"This is a wonderful example of the benefits of thin client/server-based computing," added Steve Greenberg, president, Thin Client Computing, the value added reseller that assisted Russell Brown Bankruptcy Trustee with the deployment of this new thin client-based network. "Prior to the upgrade, the users had older style text terminals as their basic interface. With the addition of state-of-the-art NCD ThinSTAR terminals and Windows Terminal Server, the users can maintain the same reliability and ease of maintenance they are accustomed to, while having access to modern office applications and high speed Internet access."

About NCD ThinSTAR Windows-Based Terminals

NCD's entire ThinSTAR family of Windows-based terminals is Windows 2000 ready. The award-winning NCD ThinSTAR terminals are easy to install, administer and use for a low total cost of ownership. They have been adopted as the thin client standard in many Fortune 1000 companies in the US and other large corporations worldwide. NCD ThinSTARs are a total solution for network connectivity problems. Users can access all the Windows and legacy applications, network-based peripherals, and resources they need to do their job. In addition, they can do all this easily and at high-performance on a Microsoft-endorsed desktop.

About Thin Client Computing

Thin Client Computing is the leading edge provider of thin client products and professional services. With 7 years of experience in mixed CITRIX environments, Thin Client Computing offers unique abilities in system design and multi- platform integration. The company services progressive organizations seeking to streamline communications, reduce administrative requirements and lower the overall cost of computing. Thin Client Computing provides leading edge thin client software, hardware and consulting solutions on a wide variety of operating platforms. Thin Client Computing specializes in UNIX/LINUX integration and remote access via LAN, WAN, Internet, VPN and dial-up connections. For more information, call 602/432-UNIX (8649) or email info@thinclient.net.

About NCD

Founded in 1988, Network Computing Devices, Inc., supplies information access and management products that extend server-based computing to give customers a competitive edge and a better bottom line. Over 1 million NCD thin clients are installed with over 3 billion hours of operation. The company can be reached on the Internet at: www.ncd.com.