Minicom to Release Exciting, New, Single Port, Remote KVM Access Solution at Unrivaled Price-Performance Ratio.

Minicom Advanced Systems, a leading innovator in KVM switching technology, today announced the upcoming release of its exciting new SMART IP LINK; a single port, remote KVM access solution offering uncompromising security and user control standards for an incredible price of only $1295.

September 1, 2003 -- Minicoms SMART IP LINK enables the user to remotely control a single computer or groups of servers, managed by a KVM switch, from any location using standard TCP/IP over LAN, WAN or Internet.

The SMART IP LINK is aimed at a broad spectrum of computer users, IT professionals and users of KVM Switching systems, managing anywhere from a single computer to dozens of servers, who wish to add a remote access link at a price-wise investment without having to compromise on security, quality and functionality.

The SMART IP LINK is a hardware solution; enabling BIOS level access to the remote computer completely independent of the Operating System. The SMART IP LINK also supports remote power management, allowing users to reboot, power off and on their computer from any location.

The SMART IP LINK is compatible with Minicoms KVM product line including the new Smart CAT5 switches as well as with other major brands of KVM switches.

According to Eran Kessel, Director of Marketing at Minicom, The SMART IP LINK offers better security features and better mouse/video synchronization than comparable products on the market today. Combined with affordable and attractive pricing, the SMART IP LINK is an ideal solution for those businesses seeking to add hardware-based remote KVM access capability to their operations without going into heavy expenses".

About Minicom

Minicom is committed to offering a full line of KVM solutions that maximize return on investment and are tailored to the needs of a wide spectrum of user segments and environments.

Minicoms remote KVM access line of solutions range from the single port Smart IP Link or Smart IP Extender through to the integrated Smart 16 IP and up to the revolutionary 63 port Distributed KVM Phantom MX IP.

For over a decade, Minicom has been dedicated to technology and fast growth, often paving the way to innovations that changed the profile of the entire industry. Minicom has pioneered the CAT5 revolution -- providing reduced clutter, extended distance and improved flexibility.

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For further information, see www.minicom.com