Chosen as VMware Authorized Consultant and Select Partner of
Technology Alliance Partner Programs

Fremont, CA – March 11, 2008 – AMAX, the # 1 server and storage leader in the system builder channel in North America, and one of the 500 largest solution providers in North America, becomes a VMware Authorized Consultant (VAC) and Select Partner of the Technology Alliance Partner program (TAP).

As a VMware TAP Select Partner, AMAX works closely with VMware to provide customers with a complete line of high performance virtualization servers, workstations and storage subsystems, fully utilizing VMware’s complete suite of server virtualization capabilities. These build-to-order virtualized servers are configured for maximized virtualization performance, higher server utilization, high scalability, increased security, minimized system downtime, maximum storage, full redundancy, high failover capabilities, continuous data protection, rapid data recovery, and low overall TCO.

“IT organizations are seeking simple, energy efficient, and more flexible IT environment while reducing their total cost of ownership," said Jean Shih, President of AMAX.” Our virtualization servers enable data centers to reduce operating expenses by consolidating their IT infrastructure and server environment. These servers also provide optimized capacity utilization, improved manageability, data center reliability and capacity, improved disaster recovery, and enhanced overall virtual desktop infrastructure.”

In addition, as a VMware Authorized Consultant (VAC) Partner, AMAX’s highly trained and certified engineers are able to successfully implement complete Server Consolidation and Virtualization projects. Our VMware Certified Professional (VCP) engineers can help customers with everything from assessing their environment and determining how a virtualization implementation might improve their business, to implementing a robust virtualization solution, including

• Capacity and load planning
• Server consolidation
• Test and development environments
• Physical to virtual migrations
• Business continuity
• Data protection
• High availability/business resiliency/disaster recovery
• Storage management
• Server management
• Endpoint management
• Increased business agility
• Enhanced availability and security
• Easier OS and hardware migrations

About VMware

VMware (NYSE: VMW) is the global leader in virtualization solutions from the desktop to the datacenter. Customers of all sizes rely on VMware to reduce capital and operating expenses, ensure business continuity, strengthen security and go green. With 2007 revenues of $1.3 billion, more than 100,000 customers and more than 10,000 partners, VMware is one of the fastest growing public software companies. VMware is headquartered in Palo Alto, California and on the web at www.vmware.com .

About AMAX

Founded in 1979 in Silicon Valley, AMAX is the leader in Custom Servers and Storage solutions in North America, and is comprised of three key divisions that deliver customized solutions to a wide array of industries. AMAX's Contract Manufacturing Division provides comprehensive custom manufacturing and logistics services to OEM customers. AMAX's Corporate Solutions Division leads the custom server and storage manufacturing industries in North America, with products ranging from high performance computing clusters, enterprise servers and blades to graphic workstations. Finally, AMAX's Distribution Division furnishes resellers with quality component pricing, streamlined inventory, and unequaled service as a leading national IT distributor. AMAX has now expanded its products, services, and offices globally. Our manufacturing facilities hold ISO 9001 certification to ensure the highest quality. For more information on AMAX’s new products and solutions, please visit www.amax.com .