Dubai, THE UAE, May 05, 2009 -D-Link, the end-to-end networking solutions provider for consumer and business, today announced its global partnership with the leading IT Management software provider ManageEngine. ManageEngine offers high-end functionality of large network management frameworks at cost-effective prices to enterprises worldwide.

"Through this alliance, D-Link's Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) based business-class networking products will be able to be managed by the ManageEngine software suite. D-Link and ManageEngine will work together to provide a wider and newer range of compatible SNMP-based product offerings, which include switching, wireless, security and storage product lines", says Harrison Albert, Regional Sales Director at D-Link Middle East.

ManageEngine's software family offers enterprise IT management solutions for network management, helpdesk and information technology infrastructure library (ITIL), bandwidth monitoring, desktop management, password management, active directory reporting, managed services platform, security management and applications management, including Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and business service management capabilities. With more than 30,000 business customers around the world, ManageEngine is recognized as a leader in cost-effective, easy-to-use and highly effective infrastructure management solutions.

"We're pleased to be working with ManageEngine to bring their proven IT management software solution to our devices as a value-add to our customers," said Tony Tsao, CEO and president of D-Link Corporation. "In today's challenging environment, I am confident our customers will embrace the extended comprehensive efficiencies it provides along with D-Link's strong business-class product offerings."

ManageEngine enables IT managers to migrate from more expensive frameworks to lower-cost point products, presenting an alternative solution that offers nearly the same functionality found in larger, more costly applications.

"We pride our company on offering 90 percent of the functionality at 10 percent of the price of the larger management software vendors, and believe in delivering value to our customers by providing robust and easy-to-use software that nearly any business can afford," said Neil Butani, president of ManageEngine. "We are happy to be partnering with D-Link to bring our solutions to an even greater number of IT managers."

Both companies will collaborate on the design of new solutions, conduct joint marketing programs, provide pre-sales support to channel partners and coordinate technical support.

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About ManageEngine
ManageEngine is the leader in low-cost enterprise IT management software. The ManageEngine suite offers enterprise IT management solutions including Network Management, HelpDesk & ITIL, Bandwidth Monitoring, Application Management, Desktop Management, Security Management, Password Management, Active Directory reporting, and a Managed Services platform. ManageEngine products are easy to install, setup and use and offer extensive support, consultation, and training. More than 30,000 organizations from different verticals, industries, and sizes use ManageEngine to take care of their IT management needs cost effectively. ManageEngine is a division of AdventNet, Inc. For more information, please visit www.manageengine.com.

About D-Link:
D-Link is the global leader in connectivity for small, medium and large enterprise business networking. The company continues to strive towards excellence as an award-winning designer, developer and manufacturer of networking, broadband, digital electronics, voice and data communications solutions for the digital home, Small Office/Home Office (SOHO), Small to Medium Business (SMB), and Workgroup for Enterprise Environments. D-Link ME Headquarters is located in Dubai, the UAE, Dubai Internet City, Office 103, Building #3, Tel.: +971 4 391 6480, Fax: +971 4 390 8881. For general inquiries, contact: info.me@dlink-me.com or visit our website: http://www.dlink-me.com.

Press Contact:
Nicole Maria Meier
D-Link Middle East
PO Box 500376
DIC, Building # 3, Office 103
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Email: nmeier@dlink-me.com
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