Stockport, UK, January 2005 — VXL Instruments, one of the worlds leading manufacturers of windows based terminals and thin client devices, today announced the launch of two new product ranges, the Itona TC36xx and Itona TC37xx range of thin client devices.

Specifically designed for use by Enterprise networks and available with Linux, CE 5.0 and XP embedded these high performance, thin client devices provides organisations with an extremely cost effective solution to deploying server-based applications amongst the workforce. The TC36xx and TC37xx come complete with the new VIA C3-1GHz processor that provides over a 100% improvement in connection times and graphics resolution compared to the current Via 800 MHz, providing the user with a more efficient and effective thin client experience.

With a variety of features and benefits, the Itona TC36xx and TC37xx feature ICA, RDP and UNIX connectivity clients, allowing swift connection to IBM and UNIX mainframes as well as Microsoft Servers. In recognising the growing importance that freedom and security have amongst the Enterprise, the TC37xx series also features USB Wireless LAN connectivity and a USB Internal Smart Card Reader. VXL’s policy of including a keyboard, mouse, management software and three years warranty as standard remains unchanged, making the new Itona range, the best featured thin client at the best price.

“The introduction of the Itona TC36 and TC37 thin client devices continues VXL’s long standing commitment to the thin client industry,” comments Frank Noon, VP Sales. “We are dedicated to providing our customers with the latest in thin client technology. More and more enterprise customers are attaching greater More of our enterprise customers including one of our largest, the UK’s NHS are attaching greater importance to network security, and in recognition of this need we have included a USB Internal Smart Card Reader in the TC37xx series. We feel that both the TC36xx and TC37xx series offer unparalleled performance levels, feature rich applications, all at an extremely cost effective price, providing our customers with a scalable, easy to deploy solution.”

The TC36 and TC37 will be available in three versions: Windows CE.net, Windows XP and GIO Linux. The Windows CE.net and XP versions will support the latest Citrix ICA and RDP clients, Internet Explorer V6.0 for Internet connectivity and software bundles including media player, shockwave, flash and active X. The GIO Linux version features the latest Tarantella client, a Mozilla Firefox Browser, Wireless LAN support and a VNC Server and client.

VXL are the world's premier providers of Windows-based terminals and thin clients worldwide. VXL have been a Citrix Premier Partner since 1996 and have also attained Windows Embedded Partner status from Microsoft. VXL offers a complete range of WBT and thin client solutions spanning a range of customer requirements and applications. VXL is headquartered in Bangalore India and serves Europe through its Stockport office.