Manchester, UK, 22nd September 2008 -VXL Instruments, a leading global manufacturer of thin client devices, today announced a distribution agreement with Technoscan to supply VXL equipment throughout Norway. Technoscan is one of Norway’s leading value added distributors with particular strengths in storage and document imaging. Technoscan will offer VXL’s entire range including the new Itona series of desktop thin client devices, the thin client notebook range and the XLmanage suite of remote management software. This move will further raise VXL’s profile in the fast-growing Nordic thin client market and enable Technoscan to deliver more choice and value to its many reseller customers.

VXL is committed to growth through a strict channel-only policy and the new agreement with Technoscan is a vital step in achieving worldwide growth targets. “Technoscan’s substantial expertise as a value added distributor means that they are an ideal partner for VXL said Frank Noon, Worldwide VP of Sales at VXL. Together we are perfectly placed to take advantage of the current and projected growth in the use of thin client technology”. The appointment is part of VXL’s continued global channel development programme and aggressive growth strategy to achieve 15% market share by the end of 2009.

Technoscan has an excellent reputation as a true “value-added” distributor with a strong market presence in document imaging and data storage. “Technoscan sees great growth potential in the thin client market and we want to leverage our existing expertise” said Tom Grotting at Technoscan, “We have seen VXL rise from strength to strength and the commanding price, performance and quality of their products has ensured that they are now a leading worldwide brand. The addition of VXL to our portfolio is a significant enhancement to our range as we are committed to providing the finest and widest range of solutions to all our customers.”

About Technoscan

TechnoScan is a value added distributor and service partner to resellers throughout Norway. TechnoScan was established in 2000 with a strong focus on scanning and storage, backed by high levels of service and support. Technoscan distribute document scanners from Panasonic, Fujistu and Avision, large format scanners from Contex/Vidar and storage products from LaCie, Atto, Sonnet, Plasmon and Stardom/Raidon. Recently they have become increasingly active in the thin client market which shows significant growth in Norway.

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About VXL

VXL is one of the world’s largest suppliers of thin client hardware and offers the widest range of thin client devices available, from laptops to wireless desktops. A Citrix Partner since 1996, VXL has also attained Windows Embedded Partner status from Microsoft. Established in 1976, VXL has grown steadily and now has over three hundred people worldwide, with offices in the United States, Australia, Germany, France, India, and the United Kingdom. Visit www.vxl.net