NComputing, a provider of ultra low-cost computing, has partnered with Haier Computer Group to jointly pursue large educational and government computing opportunities. The two companies are pursuing opportunities to provide large-scale computing access to governments in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and Europe. 

"NComputing's mission is to bring computing to the next billion people around the world who are ready, but simply cannot afford it with traditional computers. NComputing virtual desktops have broken the cost barrier and by partnering with Haier, we will be able to bring the technology to millions of students and citizens around the world," said Stephen Dukker, Chairman and CEO, NComputing.

The two companies will initially target 18 countries in Asia, Africa, Europe, and Latin America that have large-scale computerization projects in schools and government offices and address over 1.5 million workstations. Over time, the companies expect to broaden the partnership to other countries.

"Government leaders in emerging market nations recognize that computer skills are critical if they want their citizens and workers to prosper in the 21st century economy. By combining our cost advantage in PCs and monitors with NComputing award-winning virtual desktops, we will be able to offer governments an extremely cost-effective and sustainable solution that is unmatchable," said Gao Yi-cheng, General Manager, Haier Computers.