Minicom Europe opens Training Centre to Answer Growing Demand for KVM Systems

Released on = June 14, 2006, 11:44 pm

Press Release Author = Sidra Muoio

Industry = Computers

Press Release Summary = The changing nature of IT spending in Europe documented by
market researchers has led to considerable pressure on IT departments to support
business goals more efficiently.

Press Release Body = ZURICH, Switzerland - Minicom Advanced Systems, a leading
manufacturer of KVM solutions for managing IT servers and devices announced the
launch of its new European training center. Based in the Swiss city of Dubendorf,
near Zurich, the new state-of-the-art facility is designed to answer the rising
European demand for Keyboard, Video, Mouse (KVM) systems, enabling better IT
efficiency in the workplace.

The changing nature of IT spending in Europe documented by market researchers has
led to considerable pressure on IT departments to support business goals more
efficiently. KVM solutions for out-of-band server management, of which Minicom is a
pioneer manufacturer and supplier, are ideal tools for reducing enterprise costs and
improving the efficiency of an organization's business model. KVM systems can
significantly reduce space, diminish energy costs and make server management more
effective. Market indicators show demand for KVM solutions in Europe are expected to
reach well over $200 million in 2007 with significant CAGR of 10% (VDC market
forecast, 2005).

"The new European training center is Minicom's answer to the growth in KVM demand,
and will provide extensive technical support and sales infrastructure for training,
demonstration, and proof-of-concept", said Ronni Guggenheim, President of Minicom
Europe. "Due to the importance of our indirect sales channels, the new center will
also provide partner, reseller and end-user training, including weekly seminars,
hands-on instruction, and a virtual demo center. The launch of the new center
highlights Minicom's growing success in the European market and I believe this is
because our customers and partners recognize that we pay attention to their needs,
and then do our very best to fulfill them, above and beyond expectation."

About Minicom Advanced Systems
Minicom Advanced Systems (www.minicom.com) is a leading manufacturer of digital and
analog Keyboard, Video, Mouse (KVM) solutions for out-of-band server management.
Known for its innovative technology, Minicom pioneered the use of CAT5 technology
for KVM - now the industry standard, and was the first company to replace the
traditional on-screen display with a multi-functional, hardware embedded graphical
user interface. Minicom also manufactures a full range of CAT5 based extension
solutions and Audio, Video, and Serial distribution systems for the digital signage
market.
For more information about Minicom, please contact:
Daniela Santos, Marketing Manager Europe
Daniela.santos@minicom.ch


Web Site = http://www.minicom.com

Contact Details = Minicom Advanced Systems GmbH.
Überlandstrasse 107
8600 Dübendorf
Switzerland
Tel: +411 823 8000
Fax: +411 823 8005
info.europe@minicom.com

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