Avocent's KVM OVER IP Switching System Chosen for Microsoft Technology Center in Tokyo; Other Installations Slated for Chofu and Osaka.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 5, 2003 Avocent Corporation (NASDAQ/NM:AVCT AVCT Advanced Vehicles Concept Team ) today announced the deployment of its KVM (K Virtual Machine) A version of the Java Virtual Machine for small devices with limited memory. See J2ME. See also KVM switch. KVM - Keyboard Video Mouse OVER IP(TM) switching systems Switching systems (communications) The assemblies of switching and control devices provided so that any station in a communications system may be connected as desired with any other station. in the Microsoft(R) Technology Center (MTC mtc - A Modula-2 to C translator. ftp://rusmv1.rus.uni-stuttgart.de/soft/Unixtools/compilerbau/mtc.tar.Z. ) Tokyo. With Avocent's switching systems installed at Tokyo, Chofu and Osaka, Microsoft technical staffs will be able to access the servers running Microsoft's newest product, Windows Server(TM) 2003. Technologies Centers provide state of the art enterprise solutions that every customer needs, along with technical expertise, and an outstanding environment to study the latest technologies, with the ability to test and customize solutions to meet customers needs. In addition, the glass data center allows Partners such as Avocent to showcase and present their latest technology. Avocent has installed the DS1800 and DSR (1) (Data Set Ready) An RS-232 signal sent from the modem to the computer or terminal indicating that it is able to accept data. Contrast with DTR. (2) (Dynamic Source R 2161 KVM OVER IP switches at the MTC Tokyo and Chofu. These switches will connect to servers carrying the latest Microsoft Operating System. With Avocent's DS management software, administrators can easily administer and troubleshoot the MTC servers or serial devices from a remote location, or locally at the rack. "The MTC Tokyo will be the first Microsoft center in Asia using our KVM OVER IP switching technology," said Gary Johnson, Avocent's senior vice president of global branded sales. "Given Microsoft's requirement to have total access to servers in multiple locations, without on-site administration in each facility, it simply made sense to use our KVM OVER IP switching system." "As a Microsoft Partner, we are looking forward to showcasing our solutions in yet another state-of-the-art technology center," said John Cooper, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Avocent. "This center provides us with an excellent opportunity to improve server access and control for Microsoft, and at the same time, demonstrate the clear advantages of using Avocent's KVM OVER IP switching solutions." "Avocent's IP-based remote access products allow MTC Tokyo, Chofu and Osaka to properly manage our servers with the ability to access between our sites in Japan," said Akihiro Oba, director of Enterprise Server Business Group. "Avocent's KVM OVER IP switches were the obvious choice to meet the business needs of our sales programs." About Avocent Corporation Avocent (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : AVCT) is the leading worldwide supplier of KVM (keyboard, video and mouse) switching, remote access and serial connectivity solutions that provide IT managers with access and control of multiple servers and network data center devices. Avocent's KVM solutions are distributed by the world's largest server manufacturers and installed in Fortune 100 companies around the world. For more details, visit www.avocent.com. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains statements that are forward-looking statements as defined within the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995. These include statements regarding market opportunity, product development, engineering and design activities, and product availability and operability Operability is the ability to keep a system in a functioning and operating condition. In a computing systems environment with multiple systems this includes the ability of products, systems and business processes to work together to accomplish a common task such as finding and . These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the statements made, including the risks associated with the introduction and operation of new products and technologies, risks associated with product design efforts, and risks associated with reliance on a limited number of component suppliers and single source components. Other factors that could cause operating and financial results to differ are described in Avocent's annual report on Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Avocent and KVM OVER IP are trademarks or registered trademarks of Avocent Corporation or its affiliates. All other trademarks or company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. |
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