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November 2006
Dear Sir/Madam,
Welcome to the latest issue of 2X Server Based Computing News.
During the past year we worked hard to create products which would make your companys' IT infrastructure more secure and less administration and cost intensive.
With this scope in mind, we released a new version of 2X ApplicationServer - version 4, which now integrates with the 2X LoadBalancer and supports Terminal Server Farms.
The new 2X ThinClientServer 4 will also be released very soon. A beta version will be downloadable in the next few days.
This puts 2X in a position to be the only software company that delivers a full range of "state of the art" server based computing solutions from "CITRIX-like" application publishing, to native thin client computing solutions.
We welcome you to read more about our latest products, special offers and services in this issue of the 2X Server Based Computing News.
Best Regards
Nikolaos Makris
2X Software CEO
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Content:
2X Application Server 4 released!
Competitive upgrades for CITRIX users & educational discounts
Gold Award for new 2X Application Server
Beta Version of 2XThinClient 4 to be released in November
Where and how to buy 2X Products
How to become a member of the 2X Partner Program
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| | |  Citrix monopoly to end with release of 2X ApplicationServer v.4
2X delivers alternative to Citrix Presentation Server at a fraction of the price
2X release new 2X ApplicationServer v.4, which allows seamless publishing of Windows applications onto remote desktops, significantly reducing administration overheads and security risks. The new version adds integrated load balancing, Linux & Mac client support, support for server farms, SSL tunneling and more.
"Application publishing slashes companies' IT administration costs, improves security, and provides easy remote access for business applications. Until now most companies were reluctant to invest in expensive application publishing solutions, but with 2X pricing starting at $395, it is now affordable to any company," said Nikolaos Makris, CEO of 2X Software.
2X ApplicationServer: New features - Integrated load balancing: 2X ApplicationServer can intelligently connect users seamlessly to the appropriate terminal server. Using resource-based load balancing it can ensure redundancy, as well as distributing resource usage across a farm of terminal servers. It can also reconnect users to disconnected sessions and load balance RDP and ICA connections simultaneously.
- Supports server farms: Publishing can be done on an entire farm (group of terminal servers).
- Remote application publishing via SSL tunneling: With SSL tunneling, remote users can connect securely to any Windows application without the need for a VPN. End-to-end SSL encryption & certificate support makes it secure. Only a single open port is required, making it very manageable for the administrator.
- Linux client: Allows publishing of Windows applications onto Linux desktops or Linux-based thin clients. The Linux client is integrated with a number of free thin client solutions including 2X ThinClientServer and Thinstation
- Mac client: Mac users can run Windows applications easily without the need for virtual machines.
- Easy to use: 2X ApplicationServer has been designed from the ground up to be easy to use. Whereas competitive solutions often required training to get started, 2X ApplicationServer v.4's use of wizards and clear interface allows admins to get application publishing up within half an hour!
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| | | Competitive upgrade for current Citrix users & Educational discounts
2X is ideal for environments already running Citrix, since its pricing is significantly lower than Citrix upgrade pricing or even maintenance renewal costs! On top of that, 2X has launched a Competitive Upgrade Discount program that offers companies 40% discount on the initial purchase price of 2X ApplicationServer. Find out more at: http://www.2x.com/applicationserver/citrix.htm
Furthermore, educational organizations receive a 20% discount on full products. Please contact one of our sales representatives or send us an email to sales@2x.com requesting a quote. Read what one of our resellers has to say:
"Just wanted to quickly thank you for your continued efforts on making 2X a successful product. Here's a short story: I have a customer who is running MS Small Business Server 2003, which as you probably know, limits you to no more than two RDP sessions. Normally this is fine, but about a year after implementation, their software vendor has mandated that they switch their software package to terminal services. . .
. . .Today I tried once again the 2x software package, and it works like a charm! No more compatibility issues with their software package, and it works simply flawlessly.
Thanks for your product, we're now going to recommend it instead of Citrix for our larger customers".
Sincerely,
Doug Kinzinger, MCP
Network Engineer
MCS Office Technologies
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| | | 2X ApplicationServer v. 4 receives MSTerminalServices.org Gold award 2X's popular application publishing software receives the stamp of approval from prominent Terminal Services & Citrix resource site  London, UK, 1 November 2006 - MSTerminalServices.org, one of the leading resource sites for Windows Terminal Services, Citrix & thin client computing, awarded 2X ApplicationServer v. 4 its Gold award. The award serves as a mark of excellence and dependability, providing the ultimate recognition from peers within the industry.
Read the Full review on MSTerminalServices.org.
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| | | New 2X ThinClient Server 4 Beta to be released in November Centrally manage user connections, thin client devices & convert PCs to thin clients 2X ThinClientServer makes the move to thin client computing easy by delivering a solution to convert existing PC$(B!G(Bs to thin clients and centrally manage thin client devices from any vendor (HP, Neoware, Wyse, Maxspeed and more). User's connection & device hardware settings (RDP / ICA / NX, screen size, Applications that users have access to, Terminal Servers and VMware virtual desktops) can be controlled centrally by device, user, group or department (Active Directory / Local Accounts) via the web based interface. 2X ThinClientServer: New features | | | | |
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| | | Where and how to buy 2X products? To order a 2X product, you need to find a partner in your area. All 2X products are available worldwide for purchase from select authorized 2X partners. If no partner is available in your area, please use the 2X Online Shop
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| | | How to become a member of the 2X Software Partner Program? The global 2X Software Partner Program provides our partners with a full range of "state of the art" server based computing solutions, marketing and sales support, enhanced technical support and sales and technical training. 2X Software offers different partnership levels based on your business model and goals. We will provide the expertise and resources necessary for you to be successful in this fast growing market. If your company offers or wants to offer terminal server and thin client solutions to small, medium or large enterprises, the 2X Software Partner Program delivers the benefits and support you need to install and support 2X server based computing products and solutions.
Sign up today and start selling technology that will empower you to provide your customers with the best-ofbreed server based computing solutions. http://www.2x.com/partners/becomepartner.htm | | | | | | | | | | |
