SMC Networks to Ship Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V Virtualization Technology With New Family of Managed Service Platforms Offerings
SMC Networks' Managed Service Platforms will Incorporate Microsoft(R) Windows(R) Server offerings, including Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V to Ensure Seamless Integration Into Existing SMB and Enterprise Network Infrastructures
AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- SMC Networks(R), a leading provider of advanced, high performance networking solutions for the SMB and enterprise markets, today announced at the SC Conference (booth 1741) that its new family of Managed Service Platform products, which are scheduled for release in Q4 2008, will include Microsoft's next-generation hypervisor-based server virtualization solution, Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V. In addition, the shipping SMC Managed Service Platforms will also include Windows Storage Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 Standard and Windows Unified Data Storage Server, to deliver ease-of-installation and seamless integration into existing network infrastructures.
SMC's Managed Service Platform family, which will enable Value-Added Resellers (VARs) and IT administrators to remotely manage, monitor and support multiple SMC Switch networks, will leverage the ease-of-use and advanced technology inherent to Microsoft's server operating systems to deliver to market a complete solution that provides the high-performance, advanced features and enhanced manageability demanded by SMB and enterprise users alike.
When installed into a company's LAN, the Managed Service Platform enables IT administrators to remotely monitor the network through a secure Web portal and minimizes equipment downtime by delivering alerts and visibility to LAN performance, bulk firmware updates, multiple client locations, and allow for proactive support response. Most Managed Service Platform models will incorporate hard drives enabling IT administrators to store and automatically deploy firmware updates to SMC managed network devices and conduct patch management.
"SMC's new Managed Service Platforms will help provide customers with convenient access to the powerful capabilities of the Windows Server family, including virtualization through Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V, helping them easily access this exciting new technology and drive down costs," said Mike Schutz, Director of Product Management, Windows Server virtualization at Microsoft. "IT administrators not only look for innovation and value in selecting new hardware, but they also need solutions that integrate seamlessly with the existing infrastructure and by standardizing on the Microsoft Windows Server platforms, SMC is ensuring that their solutions will integrate quickly and easily within existing Windows IT infrastructures and enable administrators to utilize their existing skills."
"We are pleased to be able to incorporate the Microsoft Server solutions into our exciting, new Managed Service Platform product family," explained Keith Alexis, vice president of sales for SMC Networks. "With the vast majority of network infrastructures being based on Microsoft operating systems, it was critical for us to deliver a solution that would integrate quickly and seamlessly into our customers' existing networks. In addition, the Microsoft Server solutions bring a variety of features and benefits that enhance performance, increase security and enhance the manageability of our products in the network."
About SMC Networks
SMC Networks is a leading provider of affordable, easy-to-use, high-performance networking solutions for the consumer, small- and medium-sized businesses, and enterprise markets. With a global presence that supports customers throughout the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia-Pacific, SMC leverages its heritage of over 35 years to deliver to market a level of quality, reliability and technological advancement that has established it as one of the premier network companies in the industry.
Since 2003, SMC has maintained a Green portfolio of networking products demonstrating its commitment to the environment at a very early stage. In 2008, Instat confirmed SMC's commitment to go beyond cursory attempts at power management when it stated that SMC was one of the top five most energy efficient in the 24/48 port managed switch category. SMC's Green Policy is a key component of the company's core strength that can be leveraged by its install base.
SMC Networks is headquartered in Irvine, Calif. For more information, visit the company's Web site at www.smc.com or call (800) SMC-4YOU.
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