Avocent Introduces the World's First Wireless Solution for KVM Switching and Video Broadcasting: AutoView Wireless controls sixteen servers from two wireless consoles, nominated for Best of Interop award at NetWorld+Interop 2004

Avocent Corporation (NASDAQ: AVCT) today announced the AutoView Wireless, the worlds first wireless keyboard, video and mouse (KVM) switching and video broadcasting solution. The AutoView Wireless is a finalist in the Network Server and Peripheral category in the Best of Interop Awards competition at NetWorld+Interop. Award finalists were selected by CMP Medias CRN, Network Computing, VARBusiness and Network Magazine.

HUNTSVILLE, AL (PRWEB) May 10, 2004 --- As a switch, the AutoView Wireless allows two simultaneous users to wirelessly connect to as many as 16 servers, all from 100 feet away. The same transmitter/receiver also provides for video broadcasting from one computer VGA source to up to 8 displays, making the AutoView Wireless flexible for multiple configurations, depending on display requirements. This device eliminates the need for expensive, fixed infrastructure at the audio/visual (AV) destination points found in digital retail advertising, making it easy to modify AV requirements in the future.

Built on 802.11a with Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) security, the unit connects directly to local devices and serves as the radio interface link allowing the computer to broadcast secure audio and high-resolution video data through walls - all without VGA cables. Further, the plug-and-play installation requires no drivers and no software or operating system upgrades.

Avocent will unveil the AutoView Wireless KVM and local area video broadcasting solution at Networld+Interop, booth number 535 in Las Vegas, May 11-13. More details are available online, www.avocent.com.

About Avocent Corporation
Avocent (NASDAQ: AVCT) is the leading worldwide supplier of KVM (keyboard, video and mouse) switching, remote access and serial connectivity solutions that provide IT managers with access and control of multiple servers and network data center devices. Avocents KVM solutions are distributed by the worlds largest server manufacturers and installed in Fortune 100 companies around the world. For more details, visit www.avocent.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
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