THALES COMPUTERS RELOCATES US HEADQUARTERS TO PROVIDE INCREASED TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO ITS CUSTOMERS

THALES COMPUTERS RELOCATES US HEADQUARTERS TO PROVIDE INCREASED TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO ITS CUSTOMERS

Raleigh, NC (PRWEB) August 22, 2003 --- Thales Computers, a leader in providing integrated PowerPCä and PentiumÒ-based VME computing systems and solutions to OEMs and system integrators, is relocating its US headquarters to an updated facility in Raleigh, NC. The companys move to a newer facility will enable Thales Computers to provide its North American customers with more advanced technical resources and increased customer service.

The new 9,510 square foot space has been designed to optimize Thales Computers newly upgraded technical resource facilities, including an enhanced engineering lab for faster product development and more effective project management, along with a centralized customer support department. Additionally, the facility houses a videoconference center and multiple meeting rooms, and incorporates a new, customer-friendly phone system.

Richard Goodell, Thales Computers CFO, said, This relocation enables us to streamline our operations and provide our customers with the best service and sales support available. And, the new facility complies with the Thales Groups overall IT Security and Facility Plan, which reflects our company-wide commitment to provide our employees with a safe working environment as well as enables them to utilize the Thales Groups enormous amount of resources in order to improve our interaction with customers."

Effective September 15, 2003, Thales Computers new US headquarters will be located at 3100 Spring Forest Road, Raleigh, NC 27610. The phone numbers and fax numbers remain the same.

For more information, visit Thales Computers website at www.thalescomputers.com, or contact Thales Computers at 1-800-848-2330, fax 919-231-8001.

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About Thales Computers: Thales is a world leader in professional electronics in three key markets: Aerospace, Defense and Information Technology & Services (IT&S). The Group employs 60,000 people in nearly 50 countries worldwide, and generated revenues of over €11 billion in 2002.

Thales Computers is the leading developer of commercial and ruggedized VMEbus hardware and software solutions based on PowerPC and Pentium microprocessors. The companys products are optimized for a wide variety of applications in military, aerospace, communications and industrial markets and are in active use by customers worldwide, including Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, Boeing, Toshiba, EADS, British Aerospace, Ericsson, Alcatel and the Thales Group.