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


ZURICH, Switzerland, May 30/PRNewswire/ -- Mincom Advanced Systems, a leading manufacturer of KVM solutions for
managing IT servers and devices today 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 US$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

Source: Minicom Advanced Systems

For more information about Minicom, please contact: Daniela Santos, Marketing Manager Europe, Daniela.santos@minicom.ch

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