KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Devon IT, Inc., a leading thin client hardware and software provider, announced today at Citrix Synergy 2010, www.citrixsynergy.com, the availability of two Citrix HDX Ready thin client solutions, the Intel Atom based TC5D and the SafeBook E5400X based on the Dell platform. More information can be found here: http://www.citrix.com/ready/list/products?partnerKey=devon-it-inc

HDX™ technology, Citrix XenDesktop® delivers a superior user experience for virtual desktops. The HDX Ready designation is reserved for thin client solutions like the TC5D and E5400X that have been verified to work with all of the HDX technology in XenDesktop and Citrix XenApp™.

“Devon IT continues to advance the capabilities of virtual desktop computing with their thin client hardware and software,” said John Fanelli, vice president , community and solutions marketing at Citrix. “Coupled with HDX technology these Devon IT thin client solutions provides an excellent experience for demanding users who require multi-monitor support, high-definition video and use high throughput devices such as VOIP headsets. Devon IT’s technologies complement and extend HDX capabilities to deliver a high-definition user experience and expand the ability of companies and organizations to offer virtual desktops to a wide variety of users.”

“Citrix HDX technology delivers an outstanding user experience playing a vital role in the adoption of alternatives to PC computing models,” says Stephane Verdy, Devon IT’s CTO. “HDX capabilities allow seamless multimedia, plug-and-play access to USB and other peripherals, high performance graphics, VOIP, and other key media imperative for business functionality. We are proud that our technology has grown with Citrix and that Devon IT thin client solutions such as the TC5 can advance side-by-side with XenDesktop to enhance the experience for thin client users.”

The TC5 was the first thin client generally available with the powerful Intel® Atom™ n270 1.6GHz dual threaded processor capable of dual DVI displays with a minimum desktop footprint. The SafeBook® E5400X – based on the Dell E5400 platform, is Devon IT’s third generation of SafeBook mobile thin client model and is orderable through Dell. All Devon IT thin client solutions can be managed by Devon IT Echo management software.

Devon IT engineers are available for technical demonstrations of all Citrix and HDX ready thin client solutions at the Citrix Synergy 2010 conference in San Francisco, May 12-14, 2010 in booth number 430. More information about the company’s hardware and software solutions are available at www.devonit.com.

KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Devon IT, Inc., a leading thin client hardware and software provider, today announced its demo lineup for the Citrix Synergy 2010 tradeshow at the Moscone West Convention Center in San Francisco, California, from May 12-15. Devon IT will be in Booth #430.

“For years we have worked with Citrix and aligned our products with their application delivery solutions to deliver the best desktop experiences to users. We are proud to let users test our newest Citrix Ready desktop technologies at Synergy 2010.”

Devon IT will offer user demos of its Citrix HDX Ready™ TC5X thin client, its VDI Blaster™ software that repurposes PCs as thin clients, and its SafeBook E5400X mobile thin client, based on the Dell Latitude laptop platform. All Citrix Ready thin clients from Devon IT can be found here: http://www.citrix.com/ready/list/products?partnerKey=devon-it-inc&lang=en.

“Citrix continues to evolve its leading remote desktop solutions to meet the growing needs of virtualization and cloud computing users,” says Stephane Verdy, CTO, Devon IT. “For years we have worked with Citrix and aligned our products with their application delivery solutions to deliver the best desktop experiences to users. We are proud to let users test our newest Citrix Ready desktop technologies at Synergy 2010.”

HDX technology in Citrix XenDesktop™ delivers a high-definition user experience of virtual desktops and applications. The Citrix HDX Ready designation is reserved for thin client devices like the TC5X, built with the powerful Intel® Atom™ n270 1.6GHz dual threaded processor, that have been verified to work with HDX technology in both XenDesktop and Citrix XenApp™.

Devon IT technical engineers will be holding media-only demonstrations in Booth #430 at various times throughout the event. To reserve a private demo, please contact Paul Mancini at pmancini@devonit.com.

More information about the Devon IT’s hardware and software solutions are available at www.devonit.com.

“We are pleased that the Devon IT TC5D thin client qualifies for the VMware Ready™ logo, signifying to customers that it has passed specific VMware testing and interoperability criteria and is ready to run in production environments”

The TC5D was the first thin client generally available with the powerful Intel® Atom™ processor, and is now the second PCoIP-enabled Devon IT model to receive VMware View 4 certification. PCoIP enables customers operating remotely to deploy full PC-like experiences, including multimedia capabilities, on a thin client. VMware launched VMware View 4, the industry’s only purpose-built desktop virtualization solution, with PCoIP functionality to significantly increase virtual desktop flexibility, quality, and scalability and help users cost-effectively deploy centrally manageable virtual solutions.

“We are pleased that the Devon IT TC5D thin client qualifies for the VMware Ready™ logo, signifying to customers that it has passed specific VMware testing and interoperability criteria and is ready to run in production environments,” said Bernie Mills, senior director, alliance programs, VMware.

“According to Gartner Inc. and other industry gurus, the thin client and hosted virtual desktop market is poised to explode, especially in corporate environments,” says Joe Makoid, President, Devon IT. “The practicality and cost benefits of these alternative desktop platforms are leading reasons why IT administrators are taking data off of the desktop and putting it back in the datacenter. We are proud that the TC5D has collaborated so well with View 4, and we expect this solution to help many customers save IT dollars without sacrificing performance.”

The VMware Ready program is a VMware co-branding program for qualified partner products and is a benefit of the VMware TAP program. With more than 1,300 members worldwide, the VMware TAP program works with best-of-breed technology partners to provide them a comprehensive set of VMware technical and marketing services, support, tools and expertise to deliver enhanced value to joint customers.

Devon IT engineers are available for technical demonstrations and webinars for the media, and are available to comment on all topics relating to thin clients, alternative desktop solutions, desktop and server virtualization, and cloud computing. More information about the company’s hardware and software solutions are available at www.devonit.com.

“The development of VDI Blaster™ was a natural extension of Devon IT’s commitment to providing cost-effective, secure, and more manageable alternative desktop solutions to traditional PC environments”

Users download VDI Blaster™ to old PCs via a USB key or a network install for only $19.99. VDI Blaster™ deploys Devon IT’s thin client operating system, Devon Terminal Operating System (DeTOS™), and Devon IT’s proprietary thin client management software to help IT administrators manage enterprise-wide deployments from a central location. Now users can select to boot into their normal Windows operating system, DeTOS™, or VMware View 4, the industry’s only purpose-built desktop virtualization solution.

“We are pleased that VDI Blaster qualifies for the VMware Ready™ logo, signifying to customers that it has passed specific VMware testing and interoperability criteria and is ready to run in production environments,” said Bernie Mills, senior director, alliance programs, VMware.

“The development of VDI Blaster™ was a natural extension of Devon IT’s commitment to providing cost-effective, secure, and more manageable alternative desktop solutions to traditional PC environments,” says Stephane Verdy, CTO for Devon IT. “VMware shows a similar commitment to desktop virtualization by advancing VMware 4 and other streaming technologies. We are proud to provide both of these innovations together to help continue to momentum from bulky PCs to thin client infrastructures.”

Devon IT’s CTO, Stephane Verdy, routinely offers technical demonstrations and webinars for the media, and is available to comment on all topics relating to thin clients, alternative desktop solutions, desktop and server virtualization, and cloud computing. More information about the company’s hardware and software solutions are available at www.devonit.com.

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“One of the major benefits of advanced thin clients like the TC5 is the reduction of power consumption that both helps the environment and reduces total cost of ownership for hosted client computing models,” says Stephane Verdy, CTO for Devon IT. “The TC5 can power users’ desktops using far less electricity than traditional desktop PCs while still delivering high-end computing experience. We are proud that the TC5 has been certified by ENERGY STAR, as our goals to reduce power consumption in corporations nationwide are aligned.”

Devon IT’s CTO, Stephane Verdy, routinely offers technical demonstrations and webinars for the media, and is available to comment on all topics relating to thin clients, alternative desktop solutions, desktop and server virtualization, and cloud computing. More information about the company’s hardware and software solutions are available at www.devonit.com.

“We have decided to make it even easier and more cost-friendly for organizations to switch to thin client computing by further lowering upfront transition expenses,” says Joe Makoid, President, Devon IT. “There’s no question that interest in the virtual desktop market is growing, and that new, more powerful thin client technology like the TC5 – coupled with advanced software like VMware View – expands the opportunities for IT administrators and organizations who need to do more with less. We are excited to provide customers with this package of high-end technology with low-end pricing.”

“Our Intel® Atom^TM processor-based TC5 thin clients deliver performance that rivals recent generations of the desktop PC in a stateless device that occupies a small footprint,” explains Stephane Verdy, CTO, Devon IT. “The TC5 also has no fan and consumes less electricity than traditional desktop PCs, lowering the overall total cost of ownership.  Despite the small price tag, when running VMware View the TC5 provides a powerful alternative to traditional PC desktops.”

For more information about Devon IT, thin client computing using the TC5, or virtualization, or to arrange for a demonstration, email info@devonit.com or call 610-757-4220 or 888-524-9382. Information is also available at www.devonit.com.

“The TC5, operating with Intel’s powerful, newly-designed processor, sets the thin client computing industry standard with high-performance Internet and application capabilities that rival the user experiences delivered by traditional desktop PCs,” says Joe Makoid, president of Devon IT. “Devon IT’s goals have always been anchored in driving innovation to develop high-performance products that use less energy and reduce IT costs across-the-board. We are excited to work with our industry partners, including Citrix, IBM and VMware, to deliver the enterprise-wide benefits of the TC5 to customers needing high-performance, low-cost IT solutions.”

“We’re seeing widespread interest in the Intel Atom processor for the thin client platform segment, signaling high demand from a variety of industries,” says Joe Jensen, General Manager of the Embedded Computing Division of the Intel Embedded and Communications Group. “It’s a cost-effective solution to delivery of improved performance and energy efficiency in an enclosed, fanless system.”

“The TC5 with the Intel Atom processor and its integrated GPU is capable of handling a high level of display updates, in the tens of megapixels per second,” explains Stephane Verdy, Chief Technology Officer of Devon IT. “Coupled with the latest high-quality remote access protocols such as Citrix ICA with HDX, VMware MMR or Red Hat SPICE, the TC5 provides an excellent experience for demanding users who require multi-monitor support, high-definition video and use high throughput devices such as VOIP headsets.”

Product Features

• Available with Microsoft XP embedded (XPe) or Linux-based Devon Terminal Operating System (DeTOS)
• Intel Atom 270 1.6GHz Single Core
• Dual DVI (Digital) Output
• Dual Monitor Capable
• Up to 2GB RAM & 2GB Flash
• Internal Wireless Option with hidden Internal Antenna
• Consumes 9-12 watts of power
• The TC5 is exclusively a Devon IT product and will be orderable through IBM using an IBM part number

Partner Reviews
“The advanced features in the TC5 thin client will allow our customers to take full advantage of the new HDX Technology in Citrix XenDesktop. With HDX, Citrix provides the only virtual desktop solution that can deliver a high-definition experience, allowing end users to have the same experience with virtual desktops that they have come to expect from a traditional PC when using graphically-intense programs or multimedia applications over any network,” said Sumit Dhawan, vice president, product marketing, Desktop Delivery Group at Citrix. “Citrix and Devon IT continue to work together as part of the Citrix Desktop Appliance partner program to ensure that XenDesktop and Devon IT thin clients provide an ideal solution for today’s demanding desktop environments. We have been successful with Devon IT for many years and look forward to working with them to implement the TC5.”

“VMware has worked with Devon IT as a VMware Thin Client Certification Program partner to help our customers realize the full benefits of a complete solution leveraging our virtual desktop technology,” said Jerry Chen, senior director of desktop virtualization, VMware. “Our customers want rich, personalized virtual desktops that are available 24/7 from different locations and devices, and the TC5 together with VMware View helps us expand their options.”

Customer Reviews
After comparisons with other leading thin client brands, XN Corporation bought the TC5 because of its advanced features and cost. “The TC5 is an ideal client to connect to remote virtual desktops hosted on a cloud,” explained XN Corporation CEO Ian St. Clair. “We were looking for a powerful desktop device to provide in-room entertainment and internet access for our hotel clients. The TC5 provides very rich graphic in a thin client making it a very powerful and cost-effective alternative to traditional desktop PCs.”

The TC5 thin client is available for product reviews upon request. More information is available at http://www.devonit.com/products/products_TC5.php.