Released on: April 17, 2008, 9:58 am

Press Release Author: Small Tree Communications

Industry: Computers

Press Release Summary: Small Tree Communications, an industry leader in providing
state-of-the-art networking solutions, today announced the immediate availability of
software support for the Intel 10 Gigabit Ethernet CX4 Dual Port product for Apple's
Intel processor-based systems running Mac OS X version 10.5 "Leopard." This solution
provides network transfer speeds up to 10 Gb/sec, supporting the most demanding
networking requirements for less than $1000

Press Release Body: Small Tree Communications, an industry leader in providing
state-of-the-art networking solutions, today announced the immediate availability of
software support for the Intel 10 Gigabit Ethernet CX4 Dual Port product for Apple's
Intel processor-based systems running Mac OS X version 10.5 "Leopard." This solution
provides network transfer speeds up to 10 Gb/sec, supporting the most demanding
networking requirements for less than $1000.

"Constantly evolving technologies in today's markets require the ability to stay
competitive and one step ahead of everyone else" states Corky Seeber, president of
Small Tree Communications. "The addition of the Intel 10 Gigabit CX4 Dual Port
Server Adapter provides cost-conscious businesses with a brilliantly simple and
affordable way to significantly increase their workflow".

"Upgrading their network with Intel's 10GbE CX4 server adapter will ultimately allow
them to effectively take on a wider range of projects." Adds Steve Modica, CTO for
Small Tree, "CX4 is a super-inexpensive 10GB interconnect. Combined with Small
Tree\'s inexpensive CX4 capable Edge-corE switches, we\'re opening a whole new world
of video workflows to small and mid-size customers".

"The growing demand for High Definition programming is driving the need for greater
network bandwidth among the companies providing and developing this content," said
Tom Swinford, general Manager of Intel's LAN Access Division. "Small Tree's custom
drivers and the Intel® 10 Gigabit CX4 Dual Port Server Adapter provide a
cost-effective entry point into the world of 10GbE networking, allowing broadcasters
and studios to fully support the transition to High Definition Broadcasting."

\"The combination of Apple and Intel products with Small Tree Software increases the
capability for our customers to achieve the best results from these products.\"
Seeber continued. \"We continue to work closely with Intel and Apple to ensure the
best possible performance of their products for the Mac marketplace.\"

The 10 Gigabit Ethernet CX4 dual-port adapter retails for $995.

About Small Tree Communications
Small Tree Communications is the Mac Networking Expert. We make networking child's
play. Small Tree provides a complete portfolio of Ethernet-based networking and
storage solutions for Apple Mac OS X customers. Small Tree's team of networking
developers has extensive experience in high performance computing, and knows how to
achieve the demanding application requirements of Mac customers. Small Tree also
provides contracted programming services for the Department of Defense. For more
information about the company and its products, please call 1-866-STC4MAC -
(1-866-782-4622), or visit www.small-tree.com




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