Network Computing Devices Expands Focus On ASP Market Through Alliance with UCSI; Leader in Thin Client Computing Signs Agreement with UCSI for ASP Push

Business Wire, May 11, 2000

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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 11, 2000

Network Computing Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:NCDI), a leading provider of integrated thin client hardware and software solutions, and Unique Cooperative Solutions Inc. (UCSI), a leading value-added distributor for thin client computing architecture, today announced that they have signed an alliance agreement to jointly promote and sell NCD solutions in the ASP marketplace.

NCD has selected UCSI's Wholesale Service Provider Solutions division as one of its primary sales vehicles to increase its marketing intensity in the ASP market. The strategic partnership agreement encompasses specialized sales and marketing programs to bring NCD thin client devices and software into vertical markets.

"UCSI has consistently demonstrated the ability to develop new markets and drive revenue," stated Bill Rademacher, Vice President of sales for NCD. "NCD's powerful management software and flexible thin client desktops offer UCSI's wholesale ASP customers the most cost-effective, secure and reliable solution for application access. With its ability to leverage the channel, UCSI has emerged as a strategic partner for NCD as we continue to respond to exciting opportunities in the hosted market space."

"NCD and UCSI have developed a very strong and mutually beneficial partnership in the past few years," stated Jake Rast, NCD product manager at UCSI. "We are delighted NCD has selected UCSI as a primary partner to focus on the rapidly growing ASP market. Our ability to promote and sell unique solutions through the channel, coupled with NCD's track record of offering customers simple, complete solutions, ensures our customers are offered the best thin client solution in the ASP market."

About NCD

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

About UCSI Distribution

UCSI Distribution is the leading supplier of Thin Client/Server hardware and software to VARs and computer resellers in the United States and Canada. UCSI distributes Thin Client hardware and software from the following leading manufacturers: Boundless Technologies, Citrix Systems, IMAGO ASP Systems, Esker, NCD, MDD Inc., Microsoft, Key Tronic, Viasec, and Wyse. UCSI Distribution, also, creates demand for its vendor's products and reseller partners through its vertical market groups: healthcare, government, education, manufacturing/distribution, retail, and the financial markets. The company can be reached on the Internet at: www.ucsicorp.com.

Network Computing Devices is a registered trademark of Network Computing Devices, Inc. ThinSTAR and ThinPATH are trademarks of Network Computing Devices, Inc. Other trademarks are the acknowledged property of their respective holders.

This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding NCD's product offerings, market position and customer base, and growth in demand for thin client and other products. No assurances can be given that the alliance with HP will have any effect on NCD's business, results of operations and financial condition. These statements involve risks and uncertainty, and actual results could differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes its expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, no assurances can be given that such expectations will prove correct. Further information on factors that could cause actual results to differ from those anticipated is included in filings made by the Company from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to, the Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1998 and the Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 1999.