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Thomas Joos/wg, Freier Journalist
Sean Buttigieg
Mario Morejon,
Wilco van Bragt, Empfehlungen
Jens Kupke,
Ingo Neumann,
Ian Thieme,
Stefan Schmidt,
Mike Janic,
David Walker,
Mazda Motors Deutschland
David Poe,
Jeff Jones,
Thomas Krönneck,
Fisher & Company, a Michigan-based automobile seating safety systems and precision metal parts manufacturer, has chosen to deploy the 2X ApplicationServer for Windows Terminal Services in optimizing company-wide access to critical server-based applications. Use of the ApplicationServer will allow the company's users effective remote application delivery, supporting over 300 global users in company offices based in the United States, Mexico, Germany, India and Japan. Read the full case study. Kevin McDaid,
Sylvester Palmer,
Stephen Lodewyks,
We are currently using Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003 and Citrix XenApp (in a test evoriment) on Dell PowerEdge 2950. I evaluated Citrix XenApp before I discovered 2X Software throughout the internet. I have downloaded the free trial version and tested 2X ApplicationServer for about 3 months. It is easy to deploy and manage and has a good performance. Also end users like it. Now I am publishing Outlook, Adobe Acobat Standard, Public drive, Desktop, Office and IE. I am happy to say that my experience with 2X sales, customer service and/or technical support is above average. Arthur Wang,
Cambridgeshire Education ICT makes IT services available for up to 70,000 students in Cambridgeshire Schools and 20,000 staff/Governors across the county - including secure remote access for around 17,000 staff and students. This huge operation requires not only a major terminal server farm, but robust systems to manage and balance the load to ensure maximum uptime and consistent access to email, video conferencing and management systems 24/7. Read the full case study.
Leon Cripps,
During the testing stage we had to solve a dual monitor/resolution problem, but after installation of the appropriate Microsoft-fix on our Terminal Servers everything worked ok. The dual monitor issue is something we couldn’t fix in an acceptable manner in our Citrix environment. During testing our employees were very positive on the chosen 2X-solution, especially on the issue of stability. During testing we were often asked to speed up implementation, which we considered proof of fast growing acceptance of the new product in our organization. In all, taking into consideration the right value-for-money and the solved issues mentioned above, we are very happy that we have made the switch.
Lorenzo Neuteboom,
Mike Regan MCSE,
Ryan Boydston,
Klaus Konzelmann, IT Systeme
The 2X ApplicationServer product seemed like the perfect solution. In our tests the 2X ApplicationServer was stable, very easy to deploy and manage. The 2X support team was personal and the response time was quick. Based on our analysis, the cost saving alone will be over half of our Citrix fees in the first 4 months. We are now in the process of migrating agencies off of Citrix and implementing the 2X ApplicationServer in our Main and Backup facilities. This is a great product and we look forward to a long partnership with 2X."
Carmine Giordano,
We were further impressed when we began working with 2X as a company. The people and 2X were (are) very responsive. We found that 2X performed very well, offered the security that we needed via the SSL connection option, and provided a comprehensive set of management and monitoring tools. Finally, we found the 2X support department to be very helpful in answering our questions and helping to troubleshoot the few issues that came up. We can’t wait to see what’s new in version 7!"
Peter Fry
Ron Sokol
Brian Kutz
We will save over half of our Citrix licensing fees in the first year of using 2X.
Harry Stewart
Brandon Keller,
Chad M. Wieland, (CNA, Network+),
Michael Schluchtmann,
Ethan Bearman,
Ben Bricke,
Anand Makhecha,
Tommy Huie,
Charles Nalliah,
Bjorn Lagace,
Lee Forster,
Phil Ballard,
Scott Waite, |
CRN has selected 2X Software as a 5-Star Partner for 2010. This program recognizes vendors with exceptional sales channel strength, based on their commitment to the channel, breadth of program offerings and services offered to their partners. Of the many hundreds of firms highlighted in the group, only a few were granted the CRN 5-Star Partner designation. With this award, 2X Software joins such companies as AMD, IBM, Intel, Lenovo and McAfee, among many others who won the award for 2010.
To read the full release, please visit our 
August 3, 2010 – The leading virtualization resource site, VirtualizationAdmin.com, announced today that the 2X ApplicationServer for Windows Terminal Services was selected as winner of the Application Server category of the VirtualizationAdmin.com Readers’ Choice Awards. “Our Readers’ Choice Awards give visitors to our site the opportunity to vote for the products they view as the very best in their respective category,” said Sean Buttigieg, VirtualizationAdmin.com manager. “VirtualizationAdmin.com users are specialists in their field who encounter various solutions for virtualization at the workplace. The award serves as a mark of excellence, providing the ultimate recognition from peers within the industry.” 
July 12, 2010 – 2X Software, global developer of virtual computing solutions, today announced it has been selected by Everything Channel as a CRN Emerging Technology Vendor. The annual list recognizes companies that are delivering high margins for solution providers with innovative and easy-to-use technology. Of special interest to the CRN editorial staff was the company’s robust product line, including the 2X ApplicationServer for Windows Terminal Services, 2X LoadBalancer for Terminal Services/Citrix, 2X ThinClientServer and the 2X VirtualDesktopServer. 2X products were praised for offering easily manageable and scalable solutions with a straightforward, affordable licensing structure, resulting in product prices far below those of their competitors. Read 
Network Computing Magazine, UK, News and Reviews, 30 Jul 2009.
IT PRO Technology, UK, News and Reviews, By Dave Mitchell, 30 Jul 2009.
Dallas, TX, July 8, 2009 – 2X Software, the global developer of server-based computing software, has been selected by Everything Channel as a CRN Emerging Technology Vendor. The company was added to the list due to its robust product line, which includes 2X ApplicationServer for Windows Terminal Services, 2X LoadBalancer for Terminal Services/Citrix, 2X ThinClientServer and 2X VirtualDesktopServer. 2X products drew praise for offering easily scalable, installable and manageable solutions with straightforward licensing, resulting in product prices far below those of their competitors. CRN's Emerging Technology Vendor list captures companies that are delivering high margins for solution providers with innovative and easy-to-use technology that undercuts industry giants. Of special interest to the panel was 2X Software’s latest product, 2X VirtualDesktopServer. 2X VirtualDesktopServer improves virtual desktop manageability, security and performance, helping companies experience the full benefit of desktop and application virtualization. Read 2X Software's profile 
„....Die Installation des Servers ist schnell durchgeführt.Zu Testzwecken verwenden Systemverwalter entweder die kostenlose Fünf-
Benutzer-Version oder eine 30-Tage-Testversion. Diese ist vollkommen uneingeschränkt funktionsfähig und lässt sich nach
der Testphase zur Vollversion freischalten...... Bei unseren Tests hat die TS-Lösung gut funktioniert und war leicht einzurichten. Da sie einen Grundstock der Funktionen des Citrix Presentation Servers liefert, aber deutlich günstiger ist, lohnt sich im Bedarfsfall ein Vergleich......" 
July 30, 2008 – Leading Terminal Services resource site, MSTerminalServices.org, announced today that 2X ApplicationServer was selected the winner in the Application Server category of the MSTerminalServices.org Readers’ Choice Awards.
"Our Readers’ Choice Awards give visitors to our site the opportunity to vote for the products they view as the very best in their respective category," said Sean Buttigieg, MSTerminalServices.org manager. "MSTerminalServices.org users are specialists in their field who encounter various solutions for SBC Computing at the workplace. The award serves as a mark of excellence, providing the ultimate recognition from peers within the industry." Read the 
„2X Software ermöglicht mit dem Application-Server 4.1 eine nahtlose Integration entfernter Anwendungen. Auf Servern ausgeführte Programme sehen damit folglich wie lokal gestartete Anwendungen aus, dem Benutzer fällt – bis auf die Anmeldung am Server beim Programmstart – kein Unterschied auf. Das Produkt musste im Testlabor des IT-Administrators seine Leistungsfähigkeit unter Beweis stellen….. Im Test funktionierten der 2X-ApplicationServer und der LoadBalancer problemlos. Die Installation gestaltet sich einfach und dauert sowohl auf dem Server als auch auf den Clients nur wenige Minuten……“
"....CRN Test Center engineers installed ApplicationServer on a notebook running Windows XP and within five minutes were able to publish all Microsoft (NSDQ: MSFT) Office programs running on the same laptop in terminal services mode. Since the ApplicationServer uses the RDP protocol, any 2X client can access Windows programs. Arlington, Texas-based 2X provides ApplicationServer clients for Linux, Mac and Windows" Read the 
Die Union Sozialer Einrichtungen gGmbH, kurz USE, mit Sitz in Berlin ist ein sozialer Träger,
der behinderten und benachteiligten Menschen an acht Standorten in Berlin und Brandenburg
Bildungs-, Arbeits- und Beschäftigungsmöglichkeiten bietet. Das Arbeitsplatz- und Qualifizierungsspektrum
erstreckt sich auf über 25 Berufsfelder in den Bereichen Handwerk und Medien, Gastronomie sowie
Dienstleistung und Tourismus. Angesichts dieser Vielfalt kommt es besonders auf eine effiziente
IT-Umgebung an das Unternehmen setzt dazu auf die Virtualiserung und vertraut dafür
unter anderem auf den 2X ApplicationServer. 
Elf Kilometer westlich von Göppingen in Baden-Württemberg liegt die Stadt Ebersbach an der Fils. Knapp 15.500 Einwohner leben hier, rund 32 Kilometer von der Landeshauptstadt Stuttgart entfernt, im Tal der Fils. Die Verwaltung der Stadt mit sechs Stadtteilen hat sich für die Steigerung der Sicherheit und Effizienz ihrer ITSysteme für den ApplicationServer von 2X Software entschieden. 
One of the nation’s leading apparel retailers, M.J. Soffe delivers clothing orders to retailers across the country, and has been able to grow their brand while others have battled tough economic conditions. The company’s growth necessitated the installation of a company-wide ERP system, used to track incoming orders, and requiring the use of hundreds of network desktops. IT Infrastructure Manager Ian Thieme explains that he was "faced with the prospect of having to upgrade hundreds of desktops one by one," a daunting process sapping much of his technicans’ valuable availability time, and still leaving him with a non-load balanced solution without simple management controls. Read the 
Die professionelle Finanz- und Lohnbuchhaltung ist angesichts der immer komplizierteren Bestimmungen wahrlich ein anspruchsvolles Unterfangen. Kein Wunder, dass entsprechende Software oft komplex und kostspielig ist. Die in Passau ansässige DATAC AG bietet seit rund 30 Jahren komfortable Softwarelösungen für diesen Bereich. Das neueste Angebot – DATAC online – wurde in Zusammenarbeit mit 2X Software und SSP Europe auf der Basis von 2X ApplicationServer realisiert: Die Kunden von DATAC können die Software nun im SaaS-Modell online nutzen. 
Scope, the Australian supporter of the disabled, has chosen a 2X solution to support its application publishing needs in its care facilities. As the largest provider of disabled services in Victoria, Australia, Scope serves between 6,000 and 7,000 disabled adults and children with over 80 care facilities throughout the province. The organization was faced with the challenge of consistently providing desktop application access to their 1,200 employees, using products varied as Microsoft Office Applications and Goldcare, a care management ERP system. Read the 
As a rural Georgia school district, Telfair County Schools was faced with the challenge of affording its students the same educational opportunities as other, wealthier school districts, who routinely provided their students with advanced technology offerings. To match the capabilities of peer districts, Telfair chose to deploy a 2X ApplicationServer solution, along with the 2X ThinClientServer, to guarantee reliable remote application access to their schools’ computer labs and FTP system. Use of the solution will allow students the use of quality published applications in school computer labs, while providing teachers access to critical files and applications outside the classroom. Read the 
Automobilhersteller sind auf ein gut funktionierendes Händlernetz angewiesen und bieten ihren Händlern daher umfassende Betreuung. Hocheffiziente und -verfügbare IT-Systeme in den Handelshäusern sind dabei von höchster Bedeutung. So setzen immer mehr Kunden auf die Zentralisierung und Virtualisierung ihrer IT-Systeme. Mazda-Händler virtualisieren mit 2X ApplicationServer. Betreut wird Mazda Motors Deutschland vom 
"We are a non-profit company that serves over 1,000 remote users across the US. We were in need of a cost effective, easy to manage, and robust remote office solution. We found that with 2X and have been using the 2X ApplicationServer and 2X LoadBalancer product for several years. Each new version has brought considerable improvement in an already impressive product, all without requiring a dedicated administrator as recommended by other comparable solutions. Because of this, I have been able to dedicate more of our staff time and department budget to other IT challenges that unfortunately do not have as easy of a solution." Read the 
Um die hohen IT-Anforderungen seiner Call-Center besser erfüllen zu können, hat sich Teleflora, der größte Blumenliefer-Service in den USA, für die Einführung von Virtual-Computing- Lösungen von 2X Software entschieden. Für mehr Zuverlässigkeit und Effizienz von geschäftskritischen Systemen sowie zur Optimierung von Arbeitsabläufen setzt Teleflora 2X ApplicationServer Enterprise Edition und 2X ThinClientServer ein. Beide Produkte sorgen insbesondere bei Auftragsspitzen dafür, dass über 1.100 in allen Teilen des Landes eingesetzte Call-Center-Mitarbeiter einfach, reibungslos und verlässlich per Fernzugriff Zugang zu wichtigen, zentral bereitgestellten Unternehmensanwendungen erhalten. 
„Erklärtes Ziel war es, die umfangreiche Administration der dezentralen Server und Clients auf ein notwendiges Minimum zu reduzieren bzw. Administrationsaufgaben zu konsolidieren“, berichtet Thomas Krönneck, Fachbereichsleiter der Systemtechnik bei der ZG Raiffeisen. Bei den Management-Lösungen wählte der Systemtechniker den ThinClientServer sowie den ApplicationServer von 2X Software, weil „das 2X-Verbundsystem aus ThinClientServer und ApplicationServer eine stabile Plattform darstellt“. Die 2X ThinClientServer und die 2X ApplicationServer sind redundant ausgelegt. „Wir betreiben sie virtualisiert – und damit ausfallsicher – auf einer VMware Infrastructure 3.5-Umgebung“, berichtet der Systemtechniker. Dort werden auch die 2X ApplicationServer bereitgestellt. Diese Rechner verwalten die Terminalserver der einzelnen Servergruppen, so genannter Farmen. Die eigentliche Umstellung erfolgte innerhalb von zwei Tagen „ohne größere Probleme bzw. Systembeeinträchtigungen“, wie Thomas Krönneck bestätigt. Auch im Hinblick auf das Update zieht er eine positive Bilanz: „Die Zentralisierung der IT hat sich bewährt. Eine Systemumstellung auf einen neuen Softwarestand ist jetzt mit relativ geringem Aufwand und innerhalb kurzer Zeit kostengünstig zu realisieren.“ 
Global car-parts manufacturer replaces Citrix with 2X to cut administration and operational costs by up to 86%.
At the Union Trust Bank, where I work as MIS Manager, I upgraded the one site of 2X ApplicationServer from a single server to a two server license with universal printing and load balancing capabilities (ASSMBPRN to ASENTPRN) and both the primary and the secondary servers performance have been remarkable. Furthermore all six bank branches are using the 2X ApplicationServer Small Business for daily transactions and operations. It has been remarkable. Other banks are now coming to us for the 2X ApplicationServer solution.
In our efforts to move our Application Servers to a Co Lo Facility we were faced with the need for a Terminal Server Load Balancing and Published Application Server Solution for our new Terminal Server Farm. We came across 2x and decided to try the 5 User Demo. We were amazed at how easy it was to setup and maintain. The Load Balancing Configuration was a simple Client push and the Published Applications were very easy to publish and secure using AD Security. Universal Printing was a plus for us; it helped us eliminate additional software we had in place previously. As a package you couldn't ask for a better and more cost effective way to maintain a Terminal Server Farm, it simplifies IT Management of applications.
We are a company set up by insurance professionals with the idea in mind that we could help other insurance professionals with their business. With remote staffing, your agency is in control.
Education ICT service supporting 90,000 users chooses 2X Software to ensure network availability
"I found out about 2X when I was visiting another company and saw how it worked for that company. The main reason to consider using the 2X product was the need to expand the amount of licenses of a competitive product because of the growth of our organization.
The easy implementation and the amount of labor saved during installation, in comparison to the product we formally used, made the decision final.
"2X has given us a more flexible solution that offered several benefits. We no longer need session directory and therefore do not need to invest in Enterprise servers. The load balancing in 2X is much more efficient than NLB. We found the cost reduction in Microsoft Licenses more than offset the cost of the 2X product. In addition, a user now has fewer mouse clicks to get to their application, as the application appears to launch locally from their own desktop. When they reconnect they see a performance improvement also, and we see improved performance on the servers. We also no longer have users confused as to which desktop they were seeing, as the termserver desktop is not visible. It also allows us to restrict applications to certain security groups, whereas before 2X, anything that was in the start menu was available to all."
"Our organization had a need for application delivery through Terminal Services and after some Googling learned about 2X Application Server. We downloaded the trial and were up and testing 2X Application Server on our servers within 15 minutes. It just worked as described and shortly after the testing began we committed to purchasing licenses. After we received the licenses we were able to upgrade the test installation in place without reinstalling or reconfiguring. 2X Application Server is a straightforward and easy to administer product that just works. In addition to the simplicity of installation and configuration the pricing is made clearly available on the 2X website. This is in contrast to Citrix which required pricing to be pulled from a reseller after waiting for a few days only to find out that the costs were much higher. I actually spent more time navigating around the Citrix website just trying to find out exactly which Citrix product provided the application presentation functionality that we needed than I did installing and configuring 2X for first use."
„Nach der Recherche verfügbarer Produkte haben wir uns neben dem 2X ApplicationServer auch ein bekanntes Wettbewerbsprodukt angesehen. Das war aber zu komplex und auch deutlich zu teuer. Das Preis-/Leistungsverhältnis der 2X-Lösungen hat uns überzeugt. Dabei spielte auch das Lizenzmodell eine Rolle, denn bei 2X erfolgt die Lizenzierung pro Server. Früher haben unsere Dienststellen ihre IT-Belange eigenverantwortlich geregelt, teilweise mit externen Support-Dienstleistern. Heute können wir alles zentral regeln, eine halbe Stelle reicht dafür aus.“ 
"We are a medical malpractice insurance company based in Florida and we have independent agencies connect to our systems thru Citrix. After 18 months Citrix has met our needs but became very expensive and had many growing pains. We needed a alternative solution quickly.
"In reviewing the ‘market’ for a secure, more robust solution, I was intrigued by the capabilities and efficiency of the 2X ApplicationServer. After demoing the free five user version I quickly realized that the 2X ApplicationServer really is a robust and smartly designed product. I was amazed with the simplicity of the configuration screens in comparison with other competitive products: 2X offered all (if not more) of the functionality to which I was accustomed.
"Recently, during a move of our main financial systems to a remote datacenter, users began to experience unacceptable latency on their desktop applications that queried financial data. Fortunately, we had recently evaluated 2X as one of several Citrix-alternatives for remote application delivery. 2X was my top pick due to price, flexibility, and ease of setup and administration. Management signed on, and 2X became the go-forward solution. We now have many users who depend on 2X daily for their remote applications, and we are planning additional projects based on 2X."
"Recently we were looking for a remote application delivery system for our remote users. We have evaluated and used Citrix in the past but were looking for something more user friendly. After looking at the features associated with 2X we decided to go forward with the Application server for its ease of installation, use and of course cost. We have rolled out 5 sites currently and are planning on adding additional sites in the future."
"We have been using Citrix since its inception from WinView days. We have grown with the product over many years. Citrix has met our needs but has become cumbersome and expensive to manage. It has many features that we do not use but pay for and continue to pay for yearly.
I am amazed at the ease and simplicity of 2X. To install on a server takes mins versus a much more complex install of Citrix. 2X is smooth, neat and clean and does the job we need it to do without a whole lot of bells and whistles that we do not need and will never use. The server install is cleaner, and the client install is very intuitive. The application publishing part is easy. We were up and running with 2x within minutes."
"Before we found 2X ApplicationServer, we drove to each of our locations to manually update our software. With 2X's ApplicationServer & Terminal Services we were able to deploy an all-inclusive database solution to all of our Clubs that integrated with their current systems. The seamless integration allowed us to make the switch from running the application at each workstation to the terminal server without training staff. The transition was quick and easy. Now updates take 5 minutes, instead of days. Not only did 2X's software cut down on our maintenance cost and time, they are also competitively priced - definitely less expensive and less complex to install and administer than Citrix! We look forward to a long relationship with 2X."
"We are an application and network consulting firm. Up until we started to demo 2X ApplicationServer we had been running Citrix Metaframe enterprise-wide. We started looking for a more cost effective solution to Citrix while still providing the quality of service our customers expect. After testing different "Citrix alternative's" from various companies it soon became apparent that 2X was a step above the rest. We are now in the process of migrating customers off of Citrix and implementing 2X ApplicationServer in its place.
The quality of 2X's support personnel is outstanding. Fast response time and the issues were resolved in a very timely manner with constant communication throughout the process. I am very impressed with 2X and look forward to doing a lot of buisness with this company now and in the future."
"We needed a solution to publish Windows Apps and Desktops to our employees, simple and cost efficient. We already owned licenses for windows 2003 enterprise Terminal server, so why pay for expensive solutions? We found that the 2x server were able, to deliver all the missing features and that with great stability and extremely easy handling. Application publishing has never been easier. "
“We were using an old version of Citrix Presentation Server to provide off campus access to a few key resources. Our budget is pretty tight and when we got an upgrade quote from Citrix it was clear we needed to look at alternatives. Luckily, we ran across 2x's Load Balancer & Application Server solution which promised even more functionality at less than 1/8th the cost per user. This seemed entirely too good to be true but our testing with the free trial confirmed everything so we went forward and have been very pleased. We're using it not only to replace the off campus functions our Citrix server provided but to securely, and transparently to the user, provide access to our ERP system. The overhead of the 2x ApplicationServer was low enough that we were able to build our farm with several older, underpowered servers. Load balancing and fail over work seamlessly. We would highly recommend 2x to anyone looking for a reliable load balancing app server system. Its low upfront and maintenance costs, both in terms of time and money, make it a great choice.”
"The one issue we had which was due to a bug in our own software was corrected by a work-around patch that the 2X developers created for us. Try getting that kind of direct personal support from Citrix! We have since started using 2X to publish other applications and look forward to using the load balancing features as well."
"We worked closely with John at 2x to come up with a plan to replace Citrix and to deploy 2x ApplicationServer and 2x Application clients within our Company. I was amazed on how the process was simple and easy to deploy, I had all 120 workstation installed in less than 1 hour using Active Directory and Opra to modify the msi file..." 
“We have just got in the 2X LoadBalancer and were allowed to trial the Application Server Enterprise. So far we are not only impressed we are AMAZED. Their software works seamlessly with Windows Terminal Services while the Application Server provides an excellent and cost effective alternative to Citrix. We are also pleased with the high level of competency of the sales and support staff. What more could you want from a software developer?”
"I also use the Application Server and Load Balancer. This provided redundancy and high availability at minimal cost. The App Server offered me a tool to manage the publishing of applications from a centralized location in a secure, quick and easy-to-use interface. I am now able to 'lock-down' the user experience so that the user gets only the IT tools that they need.
The ease of installation and use belie the robust and powerful engine of these 2X products. As user demands change and increase, I am confident that the 2X products have the strength and flexibility to adapt.
The 2X suite of products has freed up my time AND budget considerably. The cost savings just this year has turned a projected agency deficit into a surplus. I have more time to dedicate towards enhancing IT services and towards future developments." 
"The installation was clean, simple and intuitive. The line that I use alot is "To make something simple is the hardest thing to do!!" I know and appreciate the time and effort that you have put into this product to make it simple. Thereby making it easy to implement and troubleshoot in times of trouble. The product delivered on the promises that was stated on the website. It worked flawlessly and smoothly. The goal was that we have five different servers to handle Terminal Server sessions. I need a software that would be able to connect the Active Directory and read groups. So based on the groups it needed to proceed to the proper Terminal Server. We watched as we tested. IT WORKED!!! IT WORKED!!! Over and over again....IT WORKED!!! Thank you." 
"One of the applications had a growing memory consumption so the decision had to made to upgrade to Microsoft Windows 2003 Enterprise Edition and new hardware or add an extra Citrix Server. This was the time to start looking for a more cost effective and stable solution. After testing extensively some solutions it became evident that 2X offered what we’ve been looking for (load balancing, gateway service, straightforward management, ...)" 
"What a great product. I downloaded, learn't, setup, and live in 15 mins no need for Citrix presentation server now. Well done. Great product, just simply does the job, and the product tour video guided me though setup perfectly. Why can't Microsoft products be so easy to setup."
Opus Energy Ltd has been using 2x for two years, in this time it has proved to be the ideal solution to publish both in-house and 3rd party applications to internal users, as well as remote users across the UK. Previously we had to set up VPN links between locations which soon became swamped with SQL traffic between clients and our servers. Since publishing the applications through 2x it has not only improved performance at the client end, but it has also freed up vital bandwidth for the rest of the business.
Opus Energy Ltd publishes approx 30 applications to more than 200 users and utilises the load balancing functionality, which allows us to share the load across multiple terminal servers. Additional benefits include, the ability to direct clients to another server should the primary server be unavailable. The centralised management of 2x enables us to efficiently troubleshoot and upgrade applications at a single location. Integration with Active Directory enables us to easily control which users can access which applications, and quickly disable access on a per user basis.
We have recently started using the 2x Universal Printing module which allows users to print from a 2x published application to their local printer and are finding that this brings us one step closer to complete remote user integration.
Overall we are extremely pleased with 2x it is a very useful, lightweight and cost effective tool - which we can highly recommend.
"I just wanted to take the time and let you know how much I enjoy using the 2X product. I currently use the 2X ApplicationServer with native clients as well as the web portal. The setup was so easy and the distribution of the software from the web portal reduced my install time by days. I would also like to applaud your Technical Support staff that is not only effective but efficient as well."