AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 17 -- SMC Networks, a leading provider of advanced, high performance networking solutions for the SMB and enterprise markets, will be showcasing the industry's first available 10GBASE-T networking solution, revealing its new family of managed service platforms and announcing a number of key technology partnerships at the SC Conference, Nov. 17-20, 2008, at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas.

SMC Networks will demonstrate the industry's first complete 10G Ethernet solution, including the TigerSwitch 24-port 10G Managed Switch (SMC8724-10BT) and Tiger Card 10G Server Adapter (SMC10GPCIe-10BT), at SC08 (booth #1741). The solution, which is the only system that is capable of meeting the full 100 meter distance IEEE specification, incorporates innovative technology from cPacket Networks and Solarflare Communications to provide real-time, wire-speed network visibility and management, and maximum I/O performance to support critical applications such as cluster computing, high-performance computing and real-time business applications.

Also making its debut at SC08 will be SMC's Tiger Access Managed Services Platform, a family of integrated hardware and software solutions that enable the VARs and IT administrators to remotely monitor and manage their networks through a standard Web browser. The Managed Service Platform product family is based upon storage and processor technology from Intel, and ships with Microsoft Windows Server Solutions to ensure easy and seamless integration into the existing network environment.

SMC will also announce the vast improvements to its three-tier Elite Partner Program. In addition to increased discounts, increased reseller margins and new training programs, SMC has launched a new partner program Website that will make it easier and more profitable for VARs and resellers to promote and sell SMC's broad family of networking solutions for the SMB and enterprise markets.

"We're particularly excited about our participation in this year's SC Conference as we're launching a variety of products and technologies that empower companies to implement the latest cutting-edge applications, and provide them with a greater level of control and manageability over the network than ever before at budget-friendly price-points," explained Keith Alexis, vice president of sales for SMC Networks. "Our booth will be filled with product and technology demonstrations that will showcase the innovation, high-performance, robust functionality, and industry-leading value that our networking solutions bring to the SMB and enterprise sectors."

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, In-Stat 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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Source: SMC Networks