King of Prussia, PA – May 11, 2010 – Devon IT, Inc., a leading thin client hardware and software provider, today announced the availability of the SafeBook® Vostro mobile thin client, built on the Dell™ Vostro™ laptop platform. The company will demo the new laptop in booth #430 at Citrix Synergy 2010 in San Francisco from May 12-14.

The SafeBook® Vostr

The New Devon IT SafeBook Vostro based on Dell Technology

o is also Citrix HDX-ready, a designation reserved for thin clients that have been verified to work with the advanced HDX technology in both Citrix XenDesktop™ and XenApp™. More information can be found here: http://www.citrix.com/ready/list/products?partnerKey=devon-it-inc&lang=en.

“Devon IT has once again collaborated with Dell to provide advanced alternative desktop technologies capable of transforming the way IT pros think about computing,” says Joe Makoid, President, Devon IT. “The SafeBook Vostro is the latest thin client to offer the best in durability, security, and performance, all at an extremely competitive price point. We continue to develop new thin client hardware and software innovations with IT leaders to advance thin client technology, and are excited to show this latest success at the Citrix Synergy trade show.”

The SafeBook® Vostro features an Intel® Celeron 743 1.3GHz low voltage processor and a small form factor with a 13.3” WLED display. This is Devon IT’s fourth generation of SafeBook® mobile thin client model.

Devon IT will be hosting technical demonstrations in booth #430 at Citrix Synergy 2010. The company’s engineers also routinely offer 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 SafeBook E5400X features a 2.20GHz Intel™ Celeron™ 900 processor, a 14.1″ UltraSharp™ WXGA+ (1440×900) display, and an 80GB hard drive. The SafeBook E5400X comes with Windows Embedded Standard (WES). The SafeBook will soon be available with the proprietary Devon Terminal Operating System (DeTOS).

“Devon IT has worked with thin client technology and alternative desktop solution companies for years, but building an enhanced version of our SafeBook with Dell’s technology takes security and mobility to another level for users,” says Joe Makoid, President, Devon IT. “The experience and sophistication that propels Dell’s renowned laptop lineup will ensure our users have access to the best in functionality, reliability, and quality. We expect the SafeBook E5400X to be an industry standard for deploying mobile thin client devices.”

This is Devon IT’s third generation of SafeBook mobile thin client model. The company works with leading virtualization and software companies, including Citrix, VMware, Teradici, and RedHat, to deliver true desktop PC experience to users. Devon IT’s product line also includes the TC5 thin client, the first Intel™ Atom® processor-based thin client available and the only thin device to support dual DVI.

“As a leading provider of OEM solutions, we’re dedicated to providing our customers with best-in-class technology solutions and hardware,” said Rick Froehlich, VP and General Manager of OEM Solutions at Dell. “Together with Devon IT, we can offer customers an innovative, thin client computing solution that not only meets their evolving business needs, but gives them the reliability and service they’ve come to expect from Dell.”

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.

The SafeBook LVO notebook will carry the Lenovo part number 8930-A93 and is identical to the Lenovo R61 ThinkPad but has no hard drive. Starting at $859 USD, it runs seamlessly on the entire Lenovo R61 ThinkPad platform, and is compatible with everything from docking stations to accessories. The SafeBook LVO features an Intel Celeron 550 2.0GHZ processor, runs Windows XP Embedded, and supports all major server environments, including Microsoft Windows Terminal Servers 2000/2003/2008, Citrix XenAPP, XenDesktop and XenServer, VMware Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), Unix/Linux servers, and Legacy Servers.

“The Lenovo ThinkPad has long been the preferred notebook for corporate and other mobile users due to its durability and advanced technology, and by blending with it our thin technologies we expect the SafeBook LVO to be the preferred thin client laptop for users across all verticals,” says Joe Makoid, president, Devon IT. “This paramount, forward-thinking decision by Lenovo will allow companies and organizations to make a smooth transition from PCs and laptops to server-centric computing environments with thin clients. We have received tremendous feedback from our customers, and expect to be very successful with Lenovo and the SafeBook LVO.”

“It is exciting to see companies like Devon IT aggressively building solutions for enterprise customers,” says Fran O’Sullivan, senior vice president, Lenovo Product Group. “We look forward to working with Devon IT to offer customers new ThinkPad-based solutions.”

The original SafeBook model was launched in October 2006. It was most popular among corporate, healthcare, and education clients.

“As an early adopter of Devon IT’s SafeBook, we realized tremendous benefits from its mobility and security features,” says Nate McAlmond, Director of Information Technology , from Lifeworks Northwest (http://www.lifeworksnw.org) . “In our fast-paced healthcare environment, we need reliable, rugged, and secure computing products. The Lenovo ThinkPad has a reputation for durability and flexibility, and combined with Devon IT’s technology we see the SafeBook LVO model as a logical step in the product’s advancement.”

For more information about the SafeBook LVO, server-based computing, or thin client technologies, or to arrange for a proof-of-concept, email info@devonit.com, or call 610-757-4220 or toll-free 888-524-9382. Information is also available at www.devonit.com.