Tripp Lite Launches New Full Enterprise KVM Line
Move will enable the company to capture at least 25 per cent of market share in the GCC region
Tripp Lite, the world's leading manufacturer of power protection and connectivity equipment, has announced the launch of its newest full enterprise KVM (keyboard, video, mouse) line, which comes complete with switches, consoles, cable kits and accessories. The latest compact control solution has been designed to maximise rack space use for large network environments by combining maximum control capability with minimum demands on space. The launch is part of the company's plans to capture at least 25 per cent of the market share in the GCC, and build on the remarkable growth it has achieved in 2007.
Capable of controlling up to 4000 computers or servers from a single console, the full enterprise KVM line includes a 32-port matrix model; four all-in-one console models (two 8-port and two 16-port) that integrate a keyboard, touch pad and a 15" or 17" LCD screen with the switch; and an additional 8-port all-in-one model with 17" LCD, which adds IP capability to enable the switch to be accessed from any computer on the local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN) or internet. Taking up a mere 1U, the KVM line also includes two rack mount consoles with 17" and 19" LCD screens, which eliminate the need for separate consoles and banish cable clutter. With daisy-chaining of additional non-console switches, they can control up to 512 computers or servers.
"The launch of our newest KVM line is another welcome addition to our wide selection of enterprise KVM solutions, which are continuously being enhanced to meet all of our customers' needs, not only in hardware robustness but also in space requirements. We expect the potential of this product line to go beyond USD 15 million across the MENA region," said Vipin Sharma, Vice President of EEMEA Sales, Tripp Lite. "By constantly offering an optimal KVM system, we have established our expertise integrating practical space and operational features with highly capable hardware. Our operation last year has been highlighted by new product launches such as this one, which has greatly contributed to the outstanding revenues we have achieved, and we intend to continue this trend in the coming years."
In addition to its highly robust main components, the new KVM line also features three Cat5 models (8-port and 16-port), which cut costs by utilising widely available, inexpensive cabling. A wide range of KVM cable kits, adapters, interface modules and accessories make Tripp Lite's KVM Switches compatible to any application. The manufacturer has also created a KVM Architecture Design Support Team to help customers select the solution that best suits their specific application.
The launch of its newest KVM line precedes the manufacturer's outlined plans to introduce its innovative medical grade UPSs, modular racks, PoS-supporting UPSs, first-class home theatre cables, connectivity products and surge protectors. With strong focus on the real estate, banking, healthcare and aviation, Tripp Lite seeks to boost its presence in Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Pakistan through vertical specific product launches, road shows, seminars and investments into channel partner training.
"As investments on infrastructure and networking become the primary drivers of the booming regional IT spending, the focus of our operations is to continuously address the growing demand for top-of-the-line control, connectivity and storage hardware in the region. We are also aiming to further develop our technical support teams to cover our entire product line, while focusing on the launch of new offerings and our entry to other highly profitable markets," concluded Sharma.
About Tripp Lite
Tripp Lite was the first company to manufacture a UPS system specifically designed for desktop PCs by integrating their proven inverter technology with a battery charger and transfer switch. With over 16 million Isobars and more than 4 million UPS systems sold around the world, Tripp Lite remains the leading manufacturer of power protection supplies, including UPS systems, surge suppressors, notebook accessories, line conditioners, cabling and connectivity products and network management accessories. In 1999, Tripp Lite became the exclusive licensee for IBM-brand UPS systems. Tripp Lite quality products provide increased reliability and protection to PC workstations, network file servers, telephone systems, point-of-sale terminals, audio/video systems and laboratory equipment. Tripp Lite recently received ISO 9001 certification for the highest standard of design, manufacturing, distribution, marketing and service excellence. Eighty-five years after it began, the Tripp Lite marketing effort now spans the globe with shipments to more than eighty different countries worldwide.
