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Avocent lets Blackberrys manage reboot centres

The vendor has also given DSView 3 users the ability to reset passwords, edit batch files and handle other functions from their handhelds, giving IT workers “the ability to respond to unplanned issues regardless of where they are,” said Steve Geffen, a product manager at Avocent. “It certainly provides them a safety net.” Visit TechWorld

Latest Breakthrough in Video Wall Solutions

SmartAvi Introduces its Latest Breakthrough in Video Wall Solutions: XPANDER. Share your information in almost any format across up to 64 displays. Burbank, CA- May 21, 2007- SmartAvi, Inc. an award winning multi- user audio and video integration company introduces its latest innovation in the Video Wall Solutions market industry- XPANDER. XPANDER is a complete

Adder announces revolutionary AdderLink ‘ipeps’

Adder is expected to release their new mini-sized IP KVM called “iPeps” starting in Q3 2007. This KVM over IP unit promises to enable maximum system availibilty throught minimizing user contention, uptimum server manag3ment and uptime. Adder announce revolutionary AdderLink ‘ipeps’ (IP engine per server) units, for complete, secure, non-blocking computer management Cambridge, UK, 15

Avocent and Gas Station TV Partner to Deliver First Wireless HD Digital Signage Marketing at the Gas Pump

Huntsville, AL – May 15, 2007 – Avocent Corporation (NASDAQ: AVCT), today announced a key customer partnership with Gas Station TV (GSTV), the leader in digital signage marketing entertainment, providing programming through video monitors and speakers integrated into gas station pumps at leading gas retailers. Avocent’s wireless HD distribution technology eliminates the need to install

Raritan Announces First Smart Card Reader for KVM Access to Data Centers for Added Security; Supports Federal HSPD-12 Standards

— Leverages Government-Certified Solutions from SCM Microsystems SOMERSET, N.J. (May 7, 2007) -To provide an additional level of security for accessing and managing data center equipment, Raritan today announced the first smart card and common access card (CAC) reader solution for a KVM switch. The new Paragon® II KVM Smart Card Reader solution – which

Applying Data Center Performance Measurement to Mitigate Challenges

Measuring data center performance is vital to maintaining the network and system availability that internal customers expect. Data center managers need to be able to track and assess equipment availability, assess and manage critical facilities, and measure data center energy consumption. Monitoring solutions, remote management products, and industry-specific metrics can help datacenter managers measure performance,

An Overview: Remote Power Management Solutions

Remote power management solutions allow administrators to remotely power cycle servers and devices and troubleshoot problems, both locally and remote, from any location in the world. This provides administrators with the ability to manage servers more efficiently and reduce server downtime by affording direct access to power control. Remote power management solutions are also used

Case Study: Avocent AMX Broadcast Solutions

42U Helps KCSM Expand Television Studio Environment KCSM, a public television and radio broadcaster located in the San Francisco Bay Area, wanted to expand its studio environment. For assistance with the project, KCSM contacted 42U, the nation’s leading provider of data center and remote server management solutions.BackgroundIn the summer of 2006, KCSM received a Digital