2X announces Nikolaos Makris as CEO

Released on = August 10, 2006, 6:30 am

Press Release Author = Tamara Borg / 2X

Industry = Computers

Press Release Summary = Former 2X President to focus on expanding the thin client
computing company further

Press Release Body = Frankfurt, Germany, 10 August 2006 - 2X, a leading developer of
desktop virtualization and thin client computing software, today announced Nikolaos
Makris as the company\'s Chief Executive Officer effective 8 August 2006. Former CEO
Nick Galea will become President in charge of marketing.

Nikolaos Makris has been promoted to CEO, having served as President with the
company since September 2005. Nikolaos brings over 15 years of Senior Management
experience and sales expertise. In 1994 Nikolaos set up GFI Software GmbH and built
GFI into a number one brand in the Central European communications and security
software market. Nick Galea will move to the position of President and will remain
in charge of marketing.

\"In his position as President, Nikolaos demonstrated his ability to manage the
companies operations and build a worldwide sales and distribution channel. He has
also shown his ability to shape the strategic direction of 2X. I am very confident
that he will be able to meet the new challenge of CEO of 2X,\" said Nicholas Galea,
\"I believe 2X has a bright future and I\'m excited to be able to work with Nikolaos
in further expanding the company.\"

\"This past year has seen thin client computing accelerate tremendously in comparison
with other IT market segments. This process is fuelled by the continuous fat client
security and administration problems, as well as the prospect of an expensive Vista
roll out. Over the past year, our team has developed a strong product portfolio of
thin client computing software and I am excited to be able to lead 2X to a dominant
market position in the thin client computing market. Our strategy is to build a
large installed user base and community around our products, backed by the 2X
channel partner program and our highly motivated teams.\" announced Nikolaos Makris,
CEO 2X.

About 2X

2X Software Ltd - 2X - is a company developing software for the booming server-based
computing market. Thin client computing controls spiraling PC management costs,
centralizes application and desktop management, improves security and performance
and allows users to work remotely. The company's product line includes: 2X
ThinClientServer for Windows/Linux, 2X LoadBalancer for Terminal Services/Citrix, 2X
ApplicationServer for Windows Terminal Services and 2X SecureRDP for Windows
Terminal Services. 2X is a privately held company with offices in Frankfurt, Cyprus,
UK and Malta. Its management team is backed by years of experience in developing and
selling network infrastructure software. 2X is a Microsoft and RedHat partner. For
more information visit: www.2x.com, www.2xsoftware.de (German), www.2xsoftware.it
(Italian), www.2xsoftware.fr (French), www.2xsoftware.es (Spanish).

All product and company names herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.


Web Site = http://www.2x.com/news/newceo2x.htm

Contact Details = For more information:
Please email Tamara Borg on tamara@2x.com
2X Software Ltd: Tel: (+49) 69 710456-424; Fax: (+49) 69 710456-450
URL: http://www.2x.com

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