FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PRESS RELEASE
October 3, 2008

HUNTSVILLE, Ala.: Avocent Corporation (NASDAQ: AVCT), a global leader in IT Operations Management, today announced a new power management offering which allows IT managers to get spiraling energy costs under better control by making real-time energy measurements that can lead to rapid remedial actions from the desktop to the data center. Not only do these solutions help IT administrators monitor and reduce energy costs associated with the desktop, server room and data center, but they also help organizations launch or sustain their green-IT programs. 

“For nearly a year, we've been using Avocent's LANDesk Management Suite to create policies that help us manage power settings on our laptops and desktops, and we're pleased with the reduced energy costs we're seeing," commented Keith Brown, Network Administrator with Gwinnett Medical Center. "We've realized that by closely managing power consumption with the LANDesk Management Suite has resulted in a significant difference to our bottom line.  In healthcare, 'Going Green' not only makes a difference for the environment, but also helps streamline our resources. This leads to additional benefits and improvements in patient care, which is our ultimate goal."

Power use and overall power management have become top concerns for many enterprises, and key considerations in the deployment of today’s newer, more powerful desktop and server solutions. Recent independent research finds that nearly 60% of data center managers are actively looking into IT solutions that help them manage costs associated with power consumption.  

The new customer-driven power management functionality of Avocent’s LANDesk Management Suite not only enables administrators to control end-node power consumption through centralized management of power-related policies, but also adds new reporting features with a tool that allows administrators to understand the specific financial impact of proposed power management policies. In addition, multiple power companies offer rebates to organizations deploying the power conservation features in LANDesk Management Suite, effectively providing immediate ROI.

“The rising cost of power has dramatically changed the face of enterprise IT and datacenter facilities, and we’re finding that companies reviewing the total cost of an IT asset over time are including energy expenses, and not just the initial outlay,” commented Avocent chief technology officer Ben Grimes. “We’re helping customers measure and control power consumption, as well as helping them understand overall asset costs. Our power management solutions at the desktop, server room and datacenter levels are not only cost-effective but they help IT administrators make well-informed decisions based on granular, real-time data.”
 For more information about implementing a power management initiative in your environment visit: www.networkd.com/LANDesk_Management_Suite.html.  

About NetworkD Group
NetworkD Group, a Sparxent Company, are the experts at endpoint security, systems life-cycle management, service desk, and IT process improvement solutions to enterprise organizations worldwide. NetworkD specializes in reducing operational costs, enhancing the customer experience and increasing efficiency of support staff. NetworkD is headquartered in Newport Beach California with regional offices and development centers throughout the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Ukraine. Visit us at www.networkd.com.

About Avocent Corporation
Avocent delivers IT operations management solutions that reduce operating costs, simplify management and increase the availability of critical IT environments 24/7 via integrated, centralized software. Additional information is available at www.avocent.com.

For more information, please contact Heidi Smith
US Tel: (949) 222-2287, US Fax: (949) 222-2226.

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