FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PRESS RELEASE
March 9, 2009

Newport Beach, CA - Avocent Corporation (NASDAQ: AVCT), a global leader in IT Operations Management, today announced that LANDesk Security Suite has been named the 2009 Product of the Year for Enterprise Security by Datamation.

The award for enterprise security was given to LANDesk Security Suite for its multiple layers of malware protection, with anti-spyware and anti-virus tools and an agent that specializes in assessing endpoints. “It is considered one of the more complete offerings on the market” Datamation writer James Maguire said.

The Datamation 2009 Product of the Year awards recognize end users’ and Datamation readers’ choices for achievement and innovation in enterprise software and hardware. The Datamation editorial staff selected the finalists in each category then offered readers a chance to vote for their favorite enterprise products.

Datamation has a long tradition of recognizing and honoring the best IT product vendors through its Product of the Year Awards. These annual awards are a mark of distinction and a symbol of achievement in a crowded, highly competitive marketplace.

NetworkD Group, the number one global LANDesk partner, can provide a personalized demonstration on how to deliver active endpoint security and patch management 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 Datamation.com
Datamation.com provides ideas and analysis for IT managers and features case studies and trend-spotting reports on the issues faced by corporate computing professionals and also includes daily news and columns.

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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