Popular Microsoft Hyper-V Connection Broker 2X VirtualDesktopServer Receives Windows Server 2008 R2 Certification

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Popular Microsoft Hyper-V Connection Broker 2X VirtualDesktopServer Receives Windows Server 2008 R2 Certification

DALLAS, October 21, 2010/PRNewswire/ --

    - 2X Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Products Highlighted as an Ideal fit
for Microsoft's State-of-the-Art Virtual Computing Platform

    2X Software today announced the certification
of their product line as Windows Server 2008 R2 Certified. The "Certified for
Windows Server 2008 R2" designation highlights software solutions meeting
Microsoft compatibility standards and complying with recommended practices
for the Windows Server 2008 R2 operating system. Solutions earning the
Certified for Windows Server 2008 R2 designation also incorporate
state-of-the art virtualization technologies, and have been rigorously tested
by third party vendors. Microsoft periodically reviews Certified for Windows
Server 2008 R2 solutions to ensure standards compliance.

    "We are extremely pleased to affirm our products as Certified for Windows
Server 2008 R2," said Nikolaos Makris, CEO of 2X Software. "Through this
certification, 2X products can build upon the success of Microsoft's
innovative and popular Windows Server 2008 R2 platform, complete with
enhanced virtualization and connection management capabilities. We look
forward to continuing to ensure that 2X products seamlessly integrate with
Microsoft solutions, and incorporate state-of-the-art virtualization
technologies to optimize performance for our customers."

    For more information about the Certified for Windows Server 2008 R2
program, please visit: Certified for Windows Server 2008 R2 Program
Description (http://www.windowsservercatalog.com/content.aspx?ctf=logo.htm).

    About 2X VirtualDesktopServer

    The 2X VirtualDesktopServer improves virtual desktop manageability,
security and performance, helping companies experience the full benefit of
desktop and application virtualization. The product is hosted on a variety of
virtualization platforms, and helps to lower companies' operating costs by
delivering secure, centrally-managed access to virtual desktops and
applications.

   
    2X VirtualDesktopServer Features:

    - Publish virtual desktops and applications, rather than
      installing locally
    - Use the same client to connect to virtual desktops and terminal
      server applications
    - Automatically suspend inactive virtual desktops for maximum
      server efficiency
    - Publish Windows applications and virtual desktops onto Linux and
      Mac
    - Publish applications to a terminal server farm
    - Universal Printing and Scanning
    - Supports a variety of virtualization platforms, including VMware,
      Citrix Xen, Sun VirtualBox, Microsoft Virtual Server, Microsoft Hyper-
      V, Oracle Virtual Iron and Parallels
    - Integration with 2X LoadBalancer
    - Windows 2008 and 64-bit ready

    Obtaining the Trial Version

    2X is offering a 30-day trial version of the 2X VirtualDesktopServer,
with unlimited connections and virtual guest OS's for 2 servers. After the
30-day trial period, users can still use the 3-connection, 3 virtual guest OS
free version for a single server by registering for the 3-connection license
key (http://www.2x.com/virtualdesktop/register.html). Download the trial
version today.

    About Windows Server 2008 R2

    Windows Server 2008 R2 builds on the award-winning foundation of Windows
Server 2008, expanding existing technology and adding new features to enable
organizations to increase the reliability and flexibility of their server
infrastructures. New virtualization tools, Web resources, management
enhancements, and exciting Windows 7 integration help save time, reduce
costs, and provide a platform for a dynamic and efficiently managed data
center. For more information, please visit: Windows Server 2008 R2 Product
Information (
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2008/en/us/product-information.aspx).

    About 2X

    2X Software Ltd develops enterprise server-based virtual computing
software, enabling desktop virtualization and application streaming on
personal computers and thin client devices. Its product line, which includes
the award-winning 2X VirtualDesktopServer and 2X ApplicationServer, is easily
scalable, installable, and manageable with straightforward licensing,
resulting in product prices far below those of competitors. For more
information, please visit: http://www.2x.com.

    Ryan Pope, rp@2x.com, tel: +1-866-970-6262

Source: 2X Software Ltd

Ryan Pope, rp@2x.com, tel: +1-866-970-6262

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