Business IT Leaders Announce Latest Products and News at CMP Technology's Interop Las Vegas 2007

Interop, produced by CMP Technology, today announced the industry's leading business IT vendors that will be making significant product and news announcements at Interop Las Vegas 2007. North America's largest business technology event returns to Las Vegas May 20-25, this year with an expanded program addressing a broader range of emerging business and consumer technologies and their affect on business IT. For a complete schedule of all educational sessions, keynote addresses and participating exhibitors, visit http://www.interop.com/.

This year's Interop event will feature increased coverage of green IT, security, muni wireless and enterprise 2.0 technologies while maintaining the same program features that have made the event successful for more than two decades. Through in-depth educational programs, workshops, and real-world demonstrations and live technology implementations in its unique InteropNet and InteropLabs programs, Interop provides the forum for the most powerful innovations and solutions the industry has to offer.

"For over two decades Interop has helped drive the growth and innovation in the business technology market," said Lenny Heymann, Interop General Manager. "We're pleased that so many companies use Interop to launch new products and services -- it's no secret that Interop is the best venue for them to reach all their key customers, including enterprise, SMB and channel."

The list of Interop Las Vegas 2007 exhibitors who will be making news announcements or showcasing their products for the first time will continue to grow throughout the event, and currently includes the following:

-- 123Together.com will be introducing new tools to help medium-sized companies migrate to Microsoft Exchange Server 2007. The new features of Microsoft Exchange 2007 make migration to a hosted solution an attractive alternative for businesses.

-- A10 Networks will announce general availability of its AX Series, a new high-performing application acceleration switch.

-- AMAX Information Technologies will announce its 2U Multi-Core Xeon SATA storage server with multi-function LCD display module for system monitoring, indented text and logo areas on top cover for dust prevention and up to 5-year life span.

-- ADTRAN will be introducing the NetVanta® 1335 Multiservice Access Router, which adds wireless capability to ADTRAN's series of innovative all- in-one platforms.

-- ARC Wireless Solutions will be announcing the ARC IES™ (Integrated Enclosure Solution), an IP-67 aluminum enclosure with many antenna options (900 MHz to 6 GHz) that can be embedded, bolt-on or stand-alone.

-- ATP will announce its new DDR2 SODIMMs. With maximum power and density, the DDR2 SODIMM is ideal for ultra-portable tablets, notebooks and applications requiring high reliability and space optimization.

-- Adder will introduce AdderLink iPEPS -- a high performance KVM over IP solution. AdderLink iPEPS delivers a complete and secure approach to computer management, from anywhere in the world.

-- Advantech Industrial and Network Computing will announce three new platforms: FWA-6380: 2U Rackmount Enterprise-level Platform; HPC-1420: 1U Rackmount Industrial-grade Server; and MIC-3392: Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor-based Board.

-- Alcatel-Lucent will introduce its networking security products OmniAccess 3500 Nonstop Laptop Guardian, providing 24/7 management, security, encryption and theft protection of corporate laptops, and OmniAccess Safeguard, securing networks based on user access control.

-- Apposite Technologies will unveil the Linktropy 7500 series WAN Emulators. The Linktropy 7500 emulates network impairments across multiple gigabit-speed wide area network links up to 4 Gbps.

-- Array Networks will showcase SPX Universal Access Controllers. This product combines key VPN and NAC capabilities, delivering intelligent, secure access and control aimed at dramatically improving productivity.

-- Aspera Inc. will announce fasp 2.0, the second generation of its fasp software for high-speed, high-performance file transfer technology. fasp 2.0 extends Aspera's 1.0 technology to deliver gigabit per-second transfer speeds over the WAN.

-- Augusta Systems will be announcing EdgeFrontier™, an extensible edge application server and enterprise service bus for distributed, intelligent networks. Enterprises can build and manage distributed, intelligent networks using their existing enterprise network infrastructure and EdgeFrontier™.

-- Bluesocket will introduce a new unified software platform for its BlueSecure™ WLAN solution. Central to this platform is a distributed Edge2Edge architecture for flexibility in managing data flow for process- intensive functions.

-- CMS Products will demonstrate its Velocity2 RAID Redundant backup/restore system with BounceBack server software. Using this solution, businesses using Windows Server 2000/2003 can integrate "large company" backup/restore techniques into their architecture.

-- The N-Series TeraFrame™ Network Cabinet will be unveiled by Chatsworth Products, Inc. The TeraFrame™ is engineered to combat thermal challenges related to network switches using side-to-side airflow in a hot aisle/cold aisle layout.

-- EMA will announce the launch of Advisory Notes Service, a service solution for IT management professionals requiring third-party, unbiased intelligence on topics ranging from CMDB to IT Governance to Virtualization.

-- eTelemetry will announce Metron EBA, the first appliance-based solution to leverage eTelemetry's real-time Organizational Network Analysis (ONA) in order to discover informal collaborative groups and identification of anomalous employee network behavior.

-- The Ethernet Alliance showcases the latest Ethernet technologies, including 10GBASE-LRM, 10GBASE-T, Backplane Ethernet, Power over Ethernet (PoE), and Data Center. The Ethernet Alliance also demonstrates multi-vendor interoperability for 10GBASE-KR, 10GBASE-LRM, 10GBASE-T and PoE.

-- Exinda Networks will debut Service Delivery Point (SDP) -- the first SaaS tool for centrally managing WAN optimization solutions. SDP simplifies installation, configuration and monitoring of WAN optimization appliances distributed throughout corporate networks.

-- Extricom will be introducing the EXRP-40 UltraThin™ AP, a device containing four 802.11 a/b/g radios which can operate on any combination of four non-overlapping channels in any band, in any Wi-Fi mode (a/b/g).

-- Firetide will demonstrate its latest mesh solutions for wireless video, VoIP and data. Firetide will also be providing insight on advances in mesh technology and will be making further announcements on Tuesday, May 22nd.

-- Fulcrum will announce a software suite that enables equipment manufacturers to deliver high-performance systems based on its FocalPoint family of switch chips. Fulcrum and its partners will demo two market-ready 10GBASE-T switch reference designs.

-- Gen10 Technology will debut its (CARMA) Appliances. (CARMA) provides cost-effective solutions to SOX and HIPPA. By providing load balancing across multiple compliance engines, customers can manage millions of records without adversely affecting productivity.

-- Haedenbridge will debut TOMMS FACTORY Enterprise All in One TPS (Triple Play Service). Based on two-way multicasting technology, this visual communication software solution delivers data and multimedia simultaneously under a single UI, over converged IP networks.

-- Hexago will demonstrate its leadership in IPv6 deployment with an announcement that spells out how fixed and mobile service providers can offer their customers a new category of services based on IPv6.

-- IBM will unveil a high-speed intrusion prevention appliance designed to operate at the network core and meet the needs of large enterprise or carrier deployments.

-- INTELLIGENT SUITE®, a suite of hosted key business applications, will be presented for the first time by ITIQ Solutions. Enterprise-class servers host the applications, eliminating the need for expensive servers and software licenses.

-- Itheon Networks will introduce Itheon Network Emulator for Windows -- simulation software that allows network professionals and developers to create realistic network scenarios such as WAN, Wireless, etc. for applications testing prior to deployment.

-- Lanner Electronics announces its new high-performance network hardware, FW-8890. Utilizing the Intel 5000P chipset coupled with a Cavium VPN accelerator and PCI-express network traffic bus, the FW-8890 enables customers to deliver faster, flexible and more feature-rich security applications.

-- Lantronix will share its SecureLinx Spider™, a "Distributed KVM" remote server management solution that offers a flexible, scalable and affordable solution in a cable-friendly, compact "zero-footprint" package.

-- MXI Security will demonstrate Portable 3-Factor Devices for Secure Remote Access and a centralized deployment solution. Remote ACCESS allows mobile workers to securely access corporate networks. ACCESS Enterprise allows organizations to manage large deployments and device usage.

-- Mazu Networks will announce the new 10 Gbps Mazu sensor. The sensor provides complete visibility of 10 Gbps environments, monitors network traffic and provides statistics to the central Mazu appliance for aggregation and analysis.

-- Mistletoe Technologies will announce the SlimLine series of network appliances. The products consist of compact, high-performance in-line appliances that address network and security challenges with an application- specific approach based on patented RDX technology.

-- Neon Software will introduce the latest release of its award-winning automated network discovery, diagramming and CMDB documentation tool -- New LANsurveyor 10.0. New features include AD Domain Controller diagrams, enhanced Visio output, SNMPv3, and more.

-- Netcordia's NetMRI network management solution will debut new real-time analysis capabilities for network configuration, performance, application flows and policy. With real-time analysis, enterprises can leverage Netcordia's built-in "Expert Rules" to ensure consistent business uptime.

-- NetID will introduce the PlusDisk series, four unique file server solutions built to meet the needs of enterprise customers who require more efficient server features than ones provided by samba-based or NFS file servers.

-- NetOp Tech Inc. will be announcing the launch of NetOp Netfilter, a web content filter with 100% dynamic text, image and behavioral analysis that blocks prohibited sites in real-time.

-- Netreo will showcase OmniCenter® Flow™, a simplified system for NetFlow traffic monitoring. It allows IT managers to quickly gain visibility into network traffic patterns to improve infrastructure architecture, better allocate network resources, and monitor traffic volumes.

-- Network Automation, Inc. will announce AutoMate BPA Server -- easy-to- use software for designing, building, and automating business processes without writing code.

-- Network Instruments will launch a new portable version of its award- winning GigaStor appliance, which captures terabytes of network-level data for retrospective analysis to identify and resolve network, application and security problems.

-- NextComputing will be introducing the first portable computers to incorporate 8 processing cores, utilizing low-wattage Quad-Core Intel Xeon "Clovertown" 5300 series processors.

-- Ortronics/Legrand will introduce its Clarity 10G patch panels, now available in the multi-port adapter format. The Clarity 10G patch panels support the alien crosstalk requirements of IEEE 10G and TIA Augmented Category 6 cabling.

-- Orchestria will be delivering an electronic control platform for all messaging, transactions, email and files. Via distributed agents across the network, the platform ensures data leak protection and corporate governance.

-- Raritan will be showcasing its next-generation suite of solutions to simplify data center and branch office management -- including its new, more powerful KVM-over-IP solution that will be announced at the show.

-- Samsung Enterprise Network Business will introduce its vision for the Enterprise network business in the North American market. The Samsung Ubigate™ platforms will leverage Samsung's strengths in end-user devices in converged enterprise communications solutions.

-- Shenzhen Clever Electronic Co. will unveil the NPM platform, which monitors, manages and displays outlets' states. It communicates with TCP/IP, web, SNMP and RS232/485, and contains a three-layer alarm system and automatic alarm function.

-- Sur-Link Technology Co. will be launching the Cat.6 UTP 45degree patch panel, an Ethernet networking application. The application is designed for transmission of 1000Mbps but can also support 10Gbps for 55m length.

-- TZO will announce TZO-GEO, geographic load balancing service. With no hardware to deploy, and no software to configure, TZO-GEO will enable businesses to participate in global load balancing schemes previously available to Fortune 500 budgets.

-- Talley Communications Corp. will be demonstrating its CAxT, Cable Assemblies by Talley. CAxT is an ISO approved manufacturer of cable assemblies and also produces custom kits for wireless technology deployments.

-- TerraWave Solutions will introduce its quad antenna: a four-in-one solution consisting of two diversity antennas in a single unit. The antenna features two integrated 2.4 GHz 2 dBi elements and two 5 GHz 4.5 dBi elements arranged in one enclosure.

-- Thales will be announcing Datacryptor® 10 Gig Ethernet Layer 2 optical encryptor. Datacryptor® employs the strongest commercially available cryptography to protect the confidentiality of sensitive data traversing ultra high-speed point-to-point WAN backbones.

-- Transtector will showcase its ALPU-ALVR, the only UL497 Listed Primary protector for Alvarion Radios. The ALPU-ALVR provides three types of surge protection for BreezeMax, BreezeNet and BreezeAccess Radios.

-- Tripp Lite will introduce three new 8kVA SmartOnline™ Hot-Swappable Modular UPS Systems. The hot-swappable design ensures maximum uptime for connected equipment, allowing end users to perform UPS maintenance without power interruption.

-- UNH-IOL will demonstrate a Gigabit Ethernet test tool as a precursor to two open Ethernet test events, its first "10 Gig Tech Summit" and 10BASE-T plugfest, both scheduled for Summer/Fall 2007.

-- Envoy and EMS from Uplogix will make their debut, delivering the industry's first console management solution optimized to support Solaris server platforms.

-- Utimaco will showcase SafeGuard Enterprise, a comprehensive modular data security solution designed for enterprise requirements. SafeGuard helps to mobilize workforces safely, collaborate with partners securely and protect central data servers and infrastructure.

-- Vitesse Introduces its Next Generation 24-port Ethernet MAC and 10GE PHY.Barrington-II™, providing both 1G and 10G Ethernet line ports in a single device.

-- WildPackets will announce OmniAnalysis Platform v5.0, with new tools, dashboards, and interfaces for troubleshooting and optimizing virtual servers, 802.11n WLANs and converged networks carrying VoIP, video, and mission- critical applications.

-- Woven Systems™ will be highlighting its EFX 1000 Ethernet Fabric Switch, a 10 GE switch that delivers a unified fabric for the data center. Fully IEEE compliant, the switch offers scalability, performance and simplicity to business applications.

-- XRoads Networks will unveil its newly updated EdgeXL Traffic Shaping Firewall. This product builds on XRoads' existing network load balancing and UTM security with new traffic shaping and network visibility features.

Visit http://www.interop.com/ for more details on Interop's world-class education program, comprehensive exposition, sessions and programs, the celebrated InteropNet and the InteropLabs.

About Interop®

For 22 years, Interop®, part of the CMP Technology family of global brands, has helped IT and business decision-makers bring together the key components of a solid information strategy to drive efficiency and competitive advantage for their organizations. As business continues to drive the adoption of technology, and the converged network is creating new advantages, an emerging "IP for business" philosophy has woven itself into the fabric of business process applications that will be on display at Interop 2007 global events. Through in-depth educational programs, workshops, real-world demonstrations and live technology implementations in its unique InteropNet and InteropLabs programs, Interop® provides the forum for the most powerful innovations and solutions the industry has to offer. 2007 Interop events include Interop Las Vegas, May 20-25, Mandalay Bay Convention Center; Interop Moscow, May 30-31, Forum Hall; Interop Tokyo, June 11-15, Mukahari Messe; Interop New York, October 22-26, Javits Convention Center; and Interop Berlin, November 6-8, Fairground Berlin. For more information about these events, visit http://www.interop.com/.

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