2007 Press Releases
Devon IT Announces New DeTOS 6 Operating System with Improved Graphics Performance for Thin Clients
Company bolsters line of thin clients, continues to advance as leader in server-based computing space
King of Prussia, PA, October 22, 2007 - Devon IT, the fastest growing provider of thin client terminals, today announced the availability of the new Devon Terminal Operating System (DeTOS 6) at Citrix iForum 2007. The new DeTOS 6 is available with wireless support and offers major improvements, including enhanced graphics performance, support for VPN, smartcard authentication, and 3G aircards.
DeTOS 6, available on all Devon 6000 series thin client terminals, has several updates including widescreen monitor support with resolutions up to 1920x1200. The operating system also includes 3G support for specific PCMCIA cards, improved boot-up speed, and updated VDI support including Leostream and Citrix. It also features a new Firefox browser with kiosk mode support, VPN support for Cisco/Juniper/Netscreen, and wireless support with WEP and WPA2.
"We are thrilled to announce the availability of the DeTOS 6 operating system, as it speaks to our role as leading innovators in the thin client and server-based computing communities," says Joe Makoid, President, Devon IT.
"Devon IT's continued dedication to the Virtualized Desktop community is further evidenced by their inclusion of VDI specific features in a low-cost operating system," says Anthony Falsone, President, CentriServ. "The inclusion of the latest ICA Client 10 is a key feature for us."
"Our customers continue to show an increased interest in deploying thin clients for improved security and management," said Chris Fleck, Vice President, Platform Development, Citrix Systems. "However, they don't want to compromise on user experience or features like widescreen monitors. Devon IT's support of Citrix XenDesktop, including embedding our latest ICA 10 client, makes the DevonIT device an ideal Desktop Appliance for many customers."
"Thin clients have come a long way from what they once were, and Devon IT has taken the helm to continue their advancement in the enterprise IT industry ," notes Dr. Tom Bradicich, IBM Fellow & Vice President, Systems Technology, System x and BladeCenter Servers. "I personally look forward to continuing the partnership with Devon IT and expanding the use of thin clients and the sever-based computing model across every industry."
To contact Devon IT for more information about server-based computing, thin client terminals, or SafeBook, or to arrange for a demonstration, email info@devonit.com, or call 610-757-4220 or toll-free 888-524-9382. Information is also available at www.devonit.com or www.safebook.net.
About Devon IT
Devon IT is an information technology company that focuses on offering thin client terminals and alternative desktop solutions that provide enterprise customers with greater security, enhanced manageability, improved reliability, and lower costs. Devon IT is a founding member of Blade.org and develops products that support IBM's Hosted Client Infrastructure and Blade Computing ecosystem. More information is available at www.devonit.com.
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