Avocent Introduces Remote Server Access Device - SwitchView IP Provides Anytime, Anywhere Access and Control Over TCP/IP Connections.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers CeBIT America 2003 NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 18, 2003 Avocent's Broadens 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) Solutions for All Businesses Avocent Corporation (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 AVCT Advanced Vehicles Concept Team ), today announced it will demonstrate its new SwitchView(TM) IP remote access device at CeBIT America June 18-20. Setting a new price and performance level for single port KVM OVER IP appliances at $995 (MSRP MSRP Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price MSRP Message Session Relay Protocol MSRP Multi-Species Recovery Plan (US Fish & Wildlife Service) MSRP Member of the Society for Radiological Protection (UK) U.S.), the SwitchView IP is a hardware solution that adds remote access to current KVM switching systems. SwitchView IP allows business to leverage the investment of their current KVM switch and provides the ability to access and control servers from any location using a web browser The program that serves as your front end to the Web on the Internet. In order to view a site, you type its address (URL) into the browser's Location field; for example, www.computerlanguage.com, and the home page of that site is downloaded to you. . SwitchView IP expands Avocent's KVM OVER IP switching solutions, providing existing KVM customers with secure, BIOS-level, console access to multiple servers, anywhere, anytime. Administrators can even monitor the entire reboot To reload the operating system, which restarts the computer. See boot. (operating system) reboot - (From boot) A boot with the implication that the computer has not been down for long, or that the boot is a bounce intended to clear some state of wedgitude. See warm boot. cycle of a computer from any location using their web browser. "One of the greatest benefits for our customers is that they don't have to choose a 'one size fits all' IP solution for managing servers and network devices in their business," said Gary Johnson, senior vice president of global branded sales. "There are thousands of customers worldwide who already have a KVM switch who need an affordable way to add remote access. With SwitchView IP, we have an IP-based offering customized for any size business and any size IT budget." Unlike software remote access solutions, the SwitchView IP does not require an agent running on each target server and does not involve licensing fees for each server. This device provides out-of-band access, so servers are available even if the network is down. It maintains secure access and control with an MD5 and DAA DAA - Distributed Application Architecture: under design by Hewlett-Packard and Sun. A distributed object management environment that will allow applications to be developed independent of operating system, network or windowing system. encrypted login screen and data transfers using industry standard 128bit SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) The leading security protocol on the Internet. Developed by Netscape, SSL is widely used to do two things: to validate the identity of a Web site and to create an encrypted connection for sending credit card and other personal data. encryption. Avocent's KVM OVER IP switching technology is now integrated into each of its most popular product lines: SwitchView, AutoView and DS Series. Avocent's advanced systems feature the ability to control hundreds of PS/2, Sun and USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. servers, routers and power devices, all over standard IP connections. Additional pricing and product details are available on www.avocent.com. About Avocent Corporation Avocent (NASDAQ: 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 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 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Avocent, the Avocent logo and KVM OVER IP are trademarks or registered trademarks of Avocent Corporation. SwitchView is a trademark of Cybex Computer Products Corporation. All other trademarks or company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. |
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