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Keeping the Data Center Clean: ATEN Launches Industry-First KVM Switches with Antimicrobial Nanocoating to Protect Products from Bacteria Surviving on Surfaces

Tuesday, September 11, 2007 General News
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IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 10 ATEN Technology, Inc., aninnovator of high-quality KVM (keyboard/video/mouse) and remote connectivityproducts to centrally manage servers, network devices and IT infrastructure,today unveiled the first LCD KVM switches to feature product-protectedantimicrobial nanocoating.
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The average desk harbors 400 times more bacteria than the average toiletseat, and some of the most germ-contaminated items include the keyboard andmouse, according to a study conducted by the University of Arizona. Despitethis fact, network administrators rarely have time to clean their desktopswhich can lead to the spread of bacteria in the data center. As a result, thepresence of microbes contributes to the spread of pneumonia, the flu, pink eyeand strep throat, among other extremely contagious viruses.
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"We have designed these groundbreaking and nanocoated enterprise KVMswitches to serve the needs of network administrators who operate in 'cleanroom' environments such as hospitals, laboratories, manufacturing facilitiesand others," said Sampson Yang, CEO, ATEN Technology, Inc. "Beyond thesespecific environments, product protective antimicrobial nanocoating canbenefit data centers and multi-user environments, as well as server roomswithin libraries, schools or government facilities where protection iscritical."

According to Yang, the special nanocoating uses two mechanisms todeactivate enzymes and proteins of bacteria from surviving on the surface ofthe product. The compound has been tested and proven effective against variousbacteria surviving on the product's surface.

The National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI), a federal R&D programestablished to coordinate the multi-agency efforts in nanoscale science,engineering, and technology, defines nanotechnology as the understanding andcontrol of matter at dimensions of roughly 1 to 100 nanometers, where uniquephenomena enable novel applications.

Available now, the following ATEN products will be the first KVM switchesto offer the protective antimicrobial nanocoating:

About ATEN Technology, Inc.

ATEN Technology, Inc. is an innovator of high-quality KVM(keyboard/video/mouse) and remote connectivity products to centrally manageservers, network devices and IT infrastructure. The company's local and remoteserver room and data center remote management solutions are widely used in SMBand enterprise-level environments. With more than 20 years of industryexpertise and profitable growth, ATEN's product portfolio leverages a broadrange of patents. Its leading-edge ASIC technology and VSE patents offernetwork administrators the most comprehensive features and functionality tomanage growing multi-platform IT environments. The ASIC chip is one of thecompany's key differentiators, as it represents the innovation that drives theproduct line's capabilities, and ensures reliability and quality. ATEN hasfacilities in the United States, Taiwan, Belgium, Canada, Japan and China. Thecompany's U.S. sales, marketing and warehouse operations are based in Irvine,California. For more information, contact ATEN at (888) 999-ATEN or 949-428-1111, or via the Web at http://www.aten-usa.com.

(Disclaimer: Nanocoating properties may not protect users or othersagainst bacteria, viruses, germs, or other disease organisms. This devicecannot be used as antibiotic or anti-viral medication. Do not ingest thesurface material of the device under any circumstances. If you have symptomsof bacteria or viral infection please consult with your physician and seekmedical attention immediately. This device does not eliminate the entireuniverse of bacteria or viruses. It is not a replacement for cleanliness andgood personal hygiene. Please keep your hands and work area clean for optimalprotection.)-- KL9108M/KL9116M Hideaway(TM) LCD Console Over the NET -- In addition to nanocoating, these products are Hid
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