New Powerware Software Extensions Provide Seamless UPS Integration for IBM Director Management System; Simplifying Network Management and Maximizing Power Systems Availability.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

RALEIGH, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2003

Invensys Powerware, the worldwide leader in Strategic Power Management(TM) comprehensive power protection and management solutions, introduces Powerware Extensions for IBM Director, a remote systems management and monitoring solution.

The software extensions seamlessly integrate the management of Powerware's uninterruptible power systems (UPSs) into IBM's industry-leading workgroup management system.

As part of Powerware's comprehensive family of power management applications, the Extensions for IBM Director simplify UPS inventory management across the network. From a single console within IBM Director, administrators can configure and monitor all UPSs in the network in real-time, and obtain advance notice on critical elements of power management, such as UPS battery status, load level and alarms for battery replacement.

IBM Director maximizes systems availability for end users and reduces the costs of IT systems by streamlining and automating the support tasks associated with servers, PC's and notebooks on Intel(R) platforms. By adding components to the network management system, IBM Director improves network manageability and simplifies the responsibilities of network managers. It supports multiple operating systems and protocols, as well as non-IBM hardware, making this system the choice of many Fortune 1000 companies.

"Integrating Powerware UPS management into the network topology of IBM Director brings greater control of power management to the fingertips of system administrators," said Marcus Maxwell, Software Product Marketing Manager for Powerware. "The Powerware Extensions broaden IBM Director's functionality and complement existing investments in network-wide systems management."

With the familiar, integrated graphical interface, users can simply double-click the UPSs to launch Powerware LanSafe(TM) or ConnectUPS SNMP/Web Card applications. All the powerful features and functions of these award-winning Powerware applications are easily accessible through IBM Director.

The Powerware Extensions are IBM ServerProven(TM), which means they have been validated to run reliably on IBM servers. The software extensions can be downloaded free of charge from Powerware's Web site at http://www.powerware.com/products/software/downloads.asp.

For additional information on the complete line of Powerware's Strategic Power Management products and services, visit http://www.powerware.com.

Invensys Powerware

Invensys Powerware is a leading global provider of Strategic Power Management(TM) solutions. Offering the broadest range of product and services available today, Invensys Powerware integrates a full line of AC and DC power systems, power management software, remote monitoring, turnkey integration services and site support, providing a seamless solution. Powerware systems and services deliver the high nines of availability demanded by today's digital economy. Powerware products and services are utilized in local and wide area networking, data and voice over IP, co-location facilities, fixed-line and wireless communication networks, and industrial manufacturing. Invensys Powerware is headquartered in Raleigh, NC, and is part of Invensys plc.

Invensys plc

Invensys plc is a global leader in production technology and energy management. The group helps customers improve their performance and profitability using innovative services and technologies and a deep understanding of their industries and applications.

Invensys Production Management works closely with customers in order to drive up performance of their production assets, maximize their return on investments in production technologies and remove cost and cash from their whole supply chain. The division includes APV, Avantis, Baan, Eurotherm, Foxboro, Simsci/Esscor, Triconex and Wonderware. These businesses address process and batch industries -- including the oil, gas and chemicals, food, beverage and personal health care -- and the discrete and hybrid manufacturing sectors.

Invensys Energy Management works with clients involved in the supply, measurement and consumption of energy and water, to reduce costs and waste and improve the efficiency, reliability and security of power supply. The division includes Energy Management Solutions, Appliance Controls, Climate Controls, Global Services, Metering Systems, Powerware and Home Control Systems. These businesses focus on markets connected with power and energy infrastructure for industrial, commercial and residential buildings.

The company also serves the specialized rail, wind-power and electronic manufacturing (power components) markets through Invensys Rail Systems, Hansen Transmissions and Lambda, respectively, in its development division.

Invensys operates in more than 80 countries, with its headquarters in London. For more information, visit www.invensys.com.