Minicom Secures Investment from Intel Capital

Released on = October 25, 2006, 5:06 am

Press Release Author = Sam Green, Minicom Advanced Systems

Industry = Computers

Press Release Summary = Intel Capital's investment allows Minicom to further expand
its product range, and enhance its KVM and Digital Signage sales and customer
service support centers worldwide.

Press Release Body = Jerusalem, Israel- Minicom Advanced Systems Ltd., developer and
manufacturer of digital and analog solutions for KVM (keyboard, video, mouse) server
management, announced that it has received an investment from Intel Capital. Details
of the deal were not disclosed.

Minicom products feature out-of-band access to servers, enabling system
administrators to maintain vital control when system problems arise. The company is
also a leading expert in the development of audio/video (AV), and serial
distribution systems, which are essential for cost-effective installation and
maintenance of in-store advertising and public display networks for the growing
Digital Signage market.

Intel Capital's investment allows Minicom to further expand its product range, and
enhance its KVM and Digital Signage sales and customer service support centers
worldwide. "Minicom is an innovative vendor in the growing KVM market," said Joel
Fisch, investment manager with Intel Capital. \"Their technology enhances
manageability and remote support capabilities which have become a key component in
data centers and mission critical computing environments.\"

"We are very excited with the investment," said Eli Sasson, President and CEO of
Minicom. "Intel Capital is one of the most important strategic investors in the
high tech industry. The investment will allow us to accelerate the development and
deployment of new, innovative products for our customers."

About Intel Capital

Intel Capital, Intel's venture capital organization, makes equity investments in
innovative technology start-ups and companies worldwide. Intel Capital invests in a
broad range of companies offering hardware, software and services targeting
enterprise, home, mobility, health, consumer Internet and semiconductor
manufacturing. Since 1991, Intel Capital has invested more than US$4 billion in more
than 1,000 companies spanning more than 30 countries. During this time, about 160
portfolio companies have been acquired and another 150 have gone public on exchanges
around the world. In 2005, Intel Capital invested about US$265 million in about 140
deals with approximately 60 percent of funds invested outside the United States. For
more information on Intel Capital and its differentiated advantages, visit
www.intelcapital.com

About Minicom Advanced Systems

Minicom Advanced Systems is a principal manufacturer of KVM solutions for
out-of-band server management and distribution systems for Digital Signage.
Synonymous with both innovative know-how and commitment to partnerships, Minicom is
leading the development of internet-based centralized KVM access technologies and
multi-media distribution systems. Founded in 1987 and based in Jerusalem, Israel,
Minicom has a global presence in over 50 countries, with regional headquarters in
North America and Europe. In 2005, Minicom acquired Replicom Ltd, a leading
developer of remote KVM systems, which operates today as Minicom's R&D center for IP
technology.

For more information about Minicom, visit www.minicom.com or contact:

Sam Green
Marketing Communications Manager
sam.green@minicom.com
16 Hartom St.
Jerusalem, Israel 91450
Tel: +972-2-5359-635
Fax: +972-2-5359-693
www.minicom.com




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

Contact Details = Sam Green
Marketing Communications Manager
sam.green@minicom.com
16 Hartom St.
Jerusalem, Israel 91450
Tel: +972-2-5359-635
Fax: +972-2-5359-693
www.minicom.com

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