| 42U Commended by Avocent for Top Sales Achievements for Fourth Consecutive YearBroomfield, CO - February 23, 2007: Avocent Corporation, a leader in IT infrastructure management solutions, has commended 42U, a national provider of datacenter, KVM over IP, and remote server management solutions, for achieving Elite Partner status within its "Take Command Program" for a fourth consecutive year. Elite Partner status is exclusively awarded to top-performing solution providers who give customers the highest standard of service and support while generating top revenues under Avocent's Take Command Program during a given year.
"We are very pleased to have again received Avocent's Elite Partner status. Our sales solution engineers and support staff provide superior service and technical support to our customers that truly sets us apart from other VARs, said Alan Mamane, CEO of DirectNET. "2006 was our best year of sales for Avocent products and we look forward to greater sales growth in 2007," Mamane said.
"Partners such as 42U are critical to our success and to the success of our customers," said Mike Johnston, Avocent's Manager of Channel Development. "We applaud the expertise that the 42U team consistently brings to Avocent datacenter customers, delivering top-quality solutions and service to simplify the complex management of IT systems. We look forward to achieving even more success with 42U in 2007." Johnston said.
Avocent has recognized 42U as an Elite Partner for sales during 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006. For more information about Avocent's products, call 1-800-638-2638, or visit http://www.42u.com/avocent.htm. Avocent products can also be purchased online at http://www.kvm-switches-online.com/avocent.html.
About DirectNET, Inc.
DirectNET (http://www.directnet.us), founded in 1995, is comprised of three independent companies/business units: 42U (http://www.42u.com), the leading value-added reseller (VAR) of enterprise KVM Switch Solutions; KVM Switches Online (http://www.kvm-switches-online.com), the largest KVM Switch e-commerce store in the US; and Server Racks Online (http://www.server-rack-online.com), the largest "click and build" online rack superstore. To purchase Avocent KVM switches, visit our e-commerce store, KVM Switches Online, or contact 42U for a free KVM or KVM over IP consultation.
About Avocent Corporation
Avocent delivers IT operations and infrastructure management solutions for enterprises worldwide, helping customers reduce the cost and simplify the management of complex IT environments via integrated, centralized in-band and out-of-band hardware and software. Through LANDesk, Avocent also is a leading provider of systems, security, and process management solutions. Additional information is available at www.avocent.com.
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