Raspberry Pi and NComputing announced a strategic collaboration to bring the Raspberry Pi 500+ all-in-one keyboard computer to the enterprise market. Combined with NComputing’s LEAF operating system , this solution delivers an affordable, powerful, and secure endpoint designed for organizations adopting VDI, DaaS, and SaaS at scale.
Windows 10 reaches its end-of-life in 2025, and more than 40% of existing devices cannot migrate to Windows 11. For businesses, this creates growing challenges in security, regulatory compliance, and application compatibility. Businesses now face costly hardware refresh cycles, increasing IT complexity, and increased exposure to cyber risks.
The new Raspberry Pi 500+, launched today, is a premium desktop replacement that packs the same powerful 64-bit quad-core Arm processor as the widely used Raspberry Pi 5, into a compact, high-quality keyboard. The Raspberry Pi 500+ offers Wi-Fi®, Bluetooth, Gigabit Ethernet, 16GB of RAM, a 256GB swappable SSD, and an ergonomic tactile keyboard.
Raspberry Pi 500+ running LEAF OS offers a compelling alternative to traditional PCs and laptops. The solution enables organizations to:
- Run workloads in the cloud, not on the endpoint, reducing risk and simplifying IT operations. LEAF OS supports Microsoft AVD, Windows 365, RDS, Citrix, Omnissa Horizon, and other popular VDI and DaaS solutions.
- Adopt a secure-by-design operating system: LEAF OS is a fully locked-down, read-only Linux operating system with no local data storage, virtually eliminating attack vectors and strengthening endpoint security.
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- Optimize the performance of VDI, DaaS, and SaaS applications with full support for USB peripherals, ensuring a smooth user experience.
- Centrally manage endpoints with PMC Endpoint Manager , streamlining configuration, updates, and support.
- Reduce costs by eliminating unnecessary hardware, software, and operating expenses while consolidating the form factor into a compact keyboard design.
Executive Quotes
“The Raspberry Pi 500+ delivers enterprise-class performance in a compact form factor with a keyboard,” said Eben Upton , CEO of Raspberry Pi (LON:RPI). “By partnering with NComputing, businesses can now deploy this device running LEAF OS to securely deploy Windows 11 and cloud applications, all at a fraction of the cost of traditional devices.”
“Partnering with Raspberry Pi allows us to offer an innovative, cost-effective, and secure solution to organizations facing the challenge of Windows 10 end-of-life,” said Young Song , CEO of NComputing . “Raspberry Pi 500+ running LEAF OS enables IT teams to simplify endpoint management, reduce operating expenses, and significantly lower the total cost of ownership.”
SOURCE: PRNewswire