Devon IT and Mainline Information Systems Announce Virtual Desktop Bundle; VMware ESX, IBM Servers and Devon IT Thin Client Terminals Provide Cost-Effective Alternative to Desktop PCs

Business Wire, July 19, 2006

KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. -- Devon IT and Mainline Information Systems today announced a virtual desktop and thin client terminal bundle using VMware ESX. This comprehensive virtualization solution is available through Mainline Information Systems with IBM eServer xSeries Systems or IBM BladeCenters.

"We see virtualized desktop computing as an effective way for companies to realize the benefits of a server-based architecture and we are committed to expanding the market potential for server-based technology," commented Joe Makoid, President, Devon IT. "By combining Devon IT thin client terminals with VMware virtualized desktops on IBM servers, customers will have a powerful alternative to traditional costly desktop PCs."

Desktops are the most underutilized and most difficult to manage IT asset in the enterprise. Today's business and technology climate has created a new set of desktop management problems such as ensuring data security and privacy within outsourcing and off shoring arrangements and with remote workers as well as ensuring desktop standardization, security and compliance.

With VMware Virtual Desktop Infrastructure in place, anytime someone needs a new computer, it is easy and inexpensive to create a desktop with a thin client. The new user can use remote desktop protocol (RDP) to connect to a virtual XP machine. This bundled solution is available for under $1000 per desktop.

"We're excited to partner with Devon IT to deliver a complete leading-edge virtualized desktop solution," said Bill Nemesi, Vice President, System x Sales, Mainline Information Systems, Inc. "Mainline has an unmatched reputation for delivering innovative solutions to our customers. Our relationship with Devon IT allows us to help our customers provide secure access to employees and vendors, in a cost-effective and easy-to-implement manner."

Makoid concluded that, "Mainline is one of the only companies in the marketplace capable of effectively delivering this solution to customers. With their VMware, Citrix, IBM and Microsoft expertise, combined with the most cost-effective thin client terminal available, this solution becomes extremely compelling."

About Devon IT

Devon IT is an information technology company that focuses on offering thin client terminals and ultra-secure remote access solutions that provide enterprise customers with greater security, enhanced manageability, improved reliability, and lower costs. Devon IT offers these secure server-based remote access and thin client solutions through its NTA Virtual Office (NTAVO) products. Devon IT develops products which support IBM's Hosted Client Infrastructure and Blade Computing ecosystem. More information is available at www.devonit.com

About Mainline Information Systems, Inc.

Founded in 1989, Mainline began by offering information technology solutions and consulting in the IBM midrange markets. Since then, it has become a global provider of information technology solutions. Mainline Information Systems is an IBM Premier Business Partner and the recipient of the 2004 IBM Beacon Award. In addition to its United States offices, Mainline Global Systems has offices in China, Korea and Brazil. Corporate offices are located at 1700 Summit Lake Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32317. The company may be reached by phone at 850-219-5000 and on the Internet at www.mainline.com.

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