FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PRESS RELEASE
15 December, 2008

Newport Beach, CA - Avocent Corporation (NASDAQ: AVCT), a global leader in IT Operations Management, today announced that it has been named the 2009 Industry Innovator for Security Infrastructure by SC Magazine.

The award for innovation was given to LANDesk for recognizing that security is only as good as the weakest process in the security policy and addressing this with seamless integration of the network and security management suites.

The 2009 SC Finalists were announced on December 3rd from over 650 nominations. When choosing recipients for the awards, SC Magazine looked for companies who are “blatantly and aggressively customer-driven,” have a roadmap showing a clear view of the future, and who have a vision in order to stay ahead of the curve. LANDesk was recognized for its promise as a hybrid of network and security policy management.

NetworkD Group, the number one global LANDesk partner, can provide a personalized demonstration on how to deliver outstanding support services to your organization using LANDesk Security Suite and LANDesk Management Suite. Register at networkd.com/registerdemo_LANDeskManagementSuite.html.  

More information on LANDesk Security Suite can be found at: networkd.com/LANDesk_Security_Suite.html. 

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 avocent.com.

About NetworkD Group, a Sparxent Company
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 networkd.com.

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

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