ARMONK, NY - 31 Aug 2007: IBM’s (NYSE: IBM) new POWER6 processor-based UNIX server has posted world records in key metrics of computing performance vital to a broad range of technical and commercial applications. These leadership results were obtained on 1-core, 4-core, 8-core, and 16-core servers running either Linux or the IBM UNIX operating system, AIX, allowing customers substantial flexibility.

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ARMONK, NY - 29 Aug 2007: IBM (NYSE: IBM) today introduced a new version of the breakthrough computing system based on the Cell Broadband Engine (Cell/B.E.) — the IBM BladeCenter® QS21 — that delivers twice the memory, density and I/O throughput as well as enhances power efficiency and the ability to work with existing IT infrastructure for both current and new customers. Also announced today is the IBM Software Development Kit (SDK) for Multicore Acceleration Version 3.0 — the cornerstone of the Cell/B.E. software ecosystem and developer enablement program.

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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. August 27, 2007 - Avocent® Corporation (Nasdaq: AVCT) today announced its MergePoint® 5200 family of service processor managers now supports more server models, enhancing IT infrastructure management capabilities for data center managers charged with keeping business operations ‘always on’. The MergePoint products leverage service processors, the embedded “chips” inside servers designed to help manage those servers independent of the main operating system processor. This technology can complement in-band server management tools by enabling remote control of server power, hardware monitoring and alerts for improved server availability.

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DRAPER, UT - August 22, 2007: StorageCraft Technology Corporation, a provider of innovative disk-based backup, disaster recovery, data protection and security solutions for servers, desktops and laptops, today announced the release of StorageCraft ShadowProtect Server Edition™ 3.0 and ShadowProtect Desktop Edition™ 3.0, the latest versions of the award-winning ShadowProtect™ line of disk-based backup and disaster recovery software.

ShadowProtect Server Edition 3.0 and ShadowProtect Desktop Edition 3.0 include hardware independent restoration (HIR), allowing IT administrators to backup, restore or migrate server, desktop and laptop systems to any environment, whether physical or virtual.

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MILPITAS, CA - August 21, 2007: Adaptec, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADPT), a global leader in trusted storage solutions, announced today that AccessFlow, Inc., a leading provider of enterprise virtualization solutions, and one of VMware’s Premier Partners, has chosen the Snap Server™ by Adaptec® line of network attached storage (NAS) systems as a key component in the company’s VMware virtual infrastructure offerings. For AccessFlow customers with multiple remote sites, Snap Servers are unique in their ability to provide cost-effective storage for virtualization solutions.

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ANNAPOLIS, Md. - South River Technologies, Inc., (SRT) an innovator in secure file transfer and collaboration software, today announced the availability of its Managed File Transfer Product, the Titan MFT Server, a high performance enterprise server built on industry-standard protocols to guarantee secure file transfer. Titan MFT Server is an ideal solution for corporations required to comply with government standards such as HIPAA because both the transmission and storage of the files can be encrypted.

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ARMONK, NY - 17 Aug 2007: IBM (NYSE: IBM) today unveiled a new release of its mainframe operating system - the z/OS - adding features that increase the software’s already fortress-like security for online commerce as well as the next generation of highly secure business transactions. IBM also announced new mainframe software that automates security administration and audit processes.

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ARMONK, NY & SANTA CLARA, CA - 16 Aug 2007: IBM (NYSE: IBM) and Sun (Nasdaq: SUNW) today announced that IBM will distribute the Solaris(TM) Operating System (OS) and Solaris Subscriptions for select x86-based IBM System x servers and BladeCenter servers to clients through IBM’s routes to market.
The agreement announced today is an extension of IBM’s existing support for the Solaris OS on select IBM BladeCenter servers, and exemplifies IBM’s commitment to offering clients the widest choice of operating systems available in the industry, as well as Sun’s commitment to offer customers a wider choice of systems for the Solaris platform. IBM and Sun’s support of interoperability via open standards also means that customers will be able to extend their infrastructure by connecting new platforms easily, while preserving their initial investments.

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NEW YORK - JustSystems Inc., a leading global enterprise software company, today announced the Server Multiplexing option for xfy Enterprise Edition 1.5, its XML-based composite application framework. In response to customer requests for large-scale implementations, this new option allows for multiplexed server configurations to increase stability and availability. xfy Enterprise also now supports Windows Server 2003, in addition to Linux servers.

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Armonk, NY - 24 Jul 2007: IBM previewed today a major new release of its flagship integrated operating system, i5/OS, expected in 2008. i5/OS Version 6 will feature significant new security, Web services and virtualization capabilities to help businesses get the most out of their IT operations. IBM also announced the first System i offering to feature POWER6, the fastest microprocessor ever built.

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