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Devon IT
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For Immediate Release

Devon IT Releases Virtual Desktop Solution Bundle with Next-Generation Thin Client, VMware Virtual Desktop Manager and CentriServ's Services

Packaged as a Cost-Effective Virtualization Solution for Small to Mid-Sized Customers

LAS VEGAS, NV - VMworld, September 15, 2008 -- Today at VMworld in Las Vegas, Devon IT, Inc., a leading alternative desktop solution company, and its integration arm, CentriServ, announced the availability of a virtualization bundle solution featuring VMware Virtual Desktop Manager. The virtualization bundle, priced at US$249 per user, includes 10 TC2 thin clients from Devon IT, and 10 user starter licenses for VMware Virtual Desktop Manager. Customers can add three days of configuration and consulting services from CentriServ and an IBM 3650 server for an additional charge. Devon IT will demonstrate the TC2 at VMworld 2008 (booth 360) at The Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas from September 15-18.

"The TC2 is now one of the most advanced, environmentally-friendly thin clients on the market, and coupled with VMware Virtual Desktop Manager will work to give customers the industry's best in desktop virtualization capability," said Joe Makoid president of Devon IT. "This virtualization bundle gives businesses a chance to cost-effectively begin the transition from traditional PCs to hosted clients with virtual desktops. We hope to inspire firms to adopt virtualized desktops during VMworld, and encourage IT personnel to rethink the way their infrastructures operate."

"VMware is pleased to help offer this virtualized desktop solution with Devon IT and bring IT personnel yet another innovation in server-based computing," said Jerry Chen, senior director of enterprise desktop at VMware. "In collaboration with Devon IT we have developed a number of different creative and innovative virtualization solutions to fit the budgets and IT needs of companies of all sizes. This bundle is another example, and we're excited to discuss the solution with the top IT thought leaders in the world at VMworld."

For more information about the virtualization bundle, enterprise consolidation services, or server-based computing, or to arrange for a demonstration, contact Devon IT at info@devonit.com, 610-757-4110 or 888-524-9382. Information is also available at www.devonit.com.

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.

About CentriServ

CentriServ Access Infrastructure Solutions improve IT security, management and reliability, while simultaneously reducing costs. Business applications are entirely deployed on a server and distributed to PCs and thin-client devices via a multi-user operating system, streaming or virtual. Our solutions align with your current computing infrastructure, the latest industry standards, and your specific business objectives. Our complete portfolio of consulting and implementation services provides a single source for reducing the complexity and costs of smarter business computing. See more at www.centriserv.com

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