AMAX Selected as Member of VMware System Builder Program

Fremont, CA – August 15, 2008.  AMAX (www.amax.com), the # 1 server and storage system builder in North America, became a member of the world-class VMware System Builder program, open exclusively to members of the VMware VIP Partner Program.

As a member of the VMware System Builder program, AMAX works closely with VMware to deliver cutting-edge virtualization technology and superior IT solutions to customers. AMAX also is authorized to sell the entire line of VMware products and a complete line of high-performance virtualization servers, workstations, and storage subsystems that fully utilize VMware’s suite of server virtualization capabilities

“Our close partnership with VMware allows us to greatly expand our market for virtualized servers and storage solutions. It also enhances our technology’s leadership in the computer industry," said Jean Shih, President of AMAX. “Our virtualization servers enable data centers to reduce operating expenses by consolidating their IT infrastructure and server environments.”

As a VMware System Builder, AMAX helps clients design, plan, and deploy both traditional computing infrastructures and virtual infrastructures. In addition to selling the complete line of VMware products, AMAX’s VMware Certified Professional (VCP) engineers, VMware Technical Sales Professionals (VTSP), and VMware Sales Professionals (VSP) assist customers with everything from assessing their existing environment and determining how a virtualization solution might improve their business to implementing a robust virtualization solution. AMAX’s services include:

• Server installations, upgrades, and maintenance
• Server and storage consolidation
• Remote access design and management
• Storage planning, installations, upgrades, and management
• High availability, backup, recovery, and disaster preparedness
• Security planning and tools implementation, including assessments
• Design, implementation, analysis, and testing
• Enterprise management
• Technology architecture planning, staging, integration, and rollout

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 revenue 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, Calif., 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 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, visit www.amax.com.