King of Prussia, PA – February 22, 2011 – Devon IT, Inc., a leading thin client hardware and software provider, today announced that its new Microsoft RemoteFX-optimized TC5Xc thin client running Windows Embedded Standard 7 will be released in the second quarter of this year. The TC5Xc will also be available through Dell at Dell.com.

“With Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (SP1), Microsoft now offers new capabilities for Remote Desktop Services and RemoteFX,” explained Manlio Vecchiet, Director of Windows Server Product Management, at Microsoft Corp.   “These capabilities are   designed to improve the user experience  of Windows 7 virtual machines hosted on Server 2008 R2 SP1 systems.  Devon’s newly released products supporting RemoteFX will enable customers to realize great remote multimedia performance while gaining the benefits of a hosted desktop.”

RemoteFX takes advantage of GPU virtualization and advanced codecs  and delivers the full modern Windows 7 desktop experience, including multimedia and multiple displays, to thin clients,. The TC5Xc thin client will feature Windows Embedded Standard 7 delivering a highly secure environment to protect important data with the latest features for safe, seamless connectivity between the thin client and the network.

RemoteFX will be part of Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1.

“Devon IT is ecstatic to work with IT giants like Microsoft and Dell to deliver powerful solutions to remote users’ desktops,” says Joe Makoid, president of Devon IT. “The face of computing is changing in the midst of major IT organizations developing additional methods of delivering the desktop to users. We expect RemoteFX to continue the advancement of high-quality, PC-like desktop experiences to users of all intensity levels.”

Devon IT works closely with Dell’s Flexible Computing teams to deliver validated solutions that augment Dell’s traditional desktop offerings and enable IT departments to navigate their increasingly complex environment.

“IT administrators continue to strengthen their managed desktop arsenals by going beyond thin client deployments. They are leveraging hosted and virtualized desktops, PCs that access those desktops, flexible PCs that can act as thin clients, and thin client appliances that complement PC strategies,” says Makoid. “Devon IT has been on the forefront of developing and aiding these technologies for years. Working with Microsoft and Dell to once again provide thin client technologies for the future is a product of our continued commitment to make computing easier, less expensive, and more environmentally friendly.”

More information about DevonIT’s RemoteRX solutions are available at http://www.devonit.com/software/microsoft-remotefx/overview

For more information about Devon IT’s products orderable from Dell.com, or to arrange for a proof-of-concept, contact info@devonit.com, 610-757-4220, or toll-free 888-524-9382. Information is also available at www.devonit.com.  Read Devon IT’s “Thin Tank” Blog at http://www.devonit.com/category/blog

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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.

Passing the extensive certification testing helps ensure that Devon IT’s thin clients are compatible with VMware technology and ready for deployment in customer environments.

“By combining Devon IT’s thin clients with VMware View,  enterprises can be equipped with cost-effective desktop solutions that help enable the management, security, flexibility and deployment benefits of virtualized desktop environments,” said Bernie Mills, senior director, alliance programs, VMware. “We are pleased that Devon IT’s thin clients qualify for the VMware Ready Certified logo, signifying to customers that they have passed specific VMware integration and interoperability criteria and are ready to seamlessly integrate into a VMware View solution.”

“More and more of our customers are virtualizing their desktops with thin clients, and this certification is a natural extension of our commitment with VMware to meet growing customer demand,” explained Adrian Hedges, General Manager of Devon IT Europe.  “Especially in these challenging economic times, IT administrators need to be certain that their solutions offer them the highest levels of compatibility and flexibility.  VMware View coupled with Devon IT thin clients deliver this value and peace of mind, and we are proud to accept this certification and give our customers even more options.”

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 900 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 thin clients can be found within the online VMware Hardware Compatibility List at http://www.vmware.com/resources/compatibility/search

For more information about Devon IT, server-based computing, or thin client technologies, or to arrange for a demonstration, email eurosales@devonit.com, or call 0044 (0)792360055.  Information is also available at www.devonit.com.

Passing the extensive certification testing helps ensure that Devon IT’s thin clients are compatible with VMware technology and ready for deployment in customer environments.

“By combining Devon IT’s thin clients with VMware View, enterprises can be equipped with cost-effective desktop solutions that help enable the management, security, flexibility and deployment benefits of virtualized desktop environments,” said Bernie Mills, senior director, alliance programs, VMware. “We are pleased that Devon IT’s thin clients qualify for the VMware Ready Certified logo, signifying to customers that they have passed specific VMware integration and interoperability criteria and are ready to seamlessly integrate into a VMware View solution.”

“More and more of our customers are virtualizing their desktops with thin clients, and this certification is a natural extension of our commitment with VMware to meet growing customer demand,” explained Joe Makoid, President of Devon IT. “Especially in these challenging economic times, IT administrators need to be certain that their solutions offer them the highest levels of compatibility and flexibility. VMware View coupled with Devon IT thin clients deliver this value and peace of mind, and we are proud to accept this certification and give our customers even more options.”

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 900 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 thin clients can be found within the online VMware Hardware Compatibility List at www.vmware.com/resources/compatibility/search.

For more information about Devon IT, server-based computing, or thin client technologies, 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.

Devon IT recently launched the Intel Atom processor-based TC5 – a stateless, fanless thin client for customers needing improved performance in a small, energy-efficient footprint. It’s one of the first thin clients capable of supporting dual- independent displays and ushers in the next generation of server-based computing. Intel and Devon collaborated on a ground-breaking case study that articulates the benefits of the Atom processor on a thin client. Download the case study here: http://www.devonit.com/resources/casestudyform.php?id=5.

“The Intel Atom 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, Chief Technology Officer at Devon IT. “And because the Devon IT TC5 has no fan and consumes less electricity than traditional desktop PCs, the overall total cost of ownership is significantly less. The Devon IT TC5 thin client terminals are ideal for businesses with older desktops looking for lower TCO through server-hosted environments as well as for businesses looking for more robust performance from their existing thin client infrastructure.”

The case study highlights how today’s software requires resources not typically found in thin clients; why the ultra-efficient Atom processor provides the optimal platform for thin computing with today’s rich media applications; how Devon achieved Dual DVI, a first in thin client computing; and why the TC5 is the best choice for these types of applications.

“Intel Atom processor-based thin clients deliver the kind of performance that opens up server-based computing to the healthcare, education and financial services industries – groups that tend to run more demanding applications on the client,” added Verdy.

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

“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.