Intertec Systems brings to the region the most advanced endpoint security solution, based on behaviour-based security monitoring, alerting and remediation technology

Dubai, April 29, 2007 - Intertec Systems, a leading information technology solutions provider firm in the region, has announced the launch of LANDesk Host Intrusion Prevention, a behaviour-based security monitoring, alerting and remediation solution from LANDesk Software in the region. Host-based Intrusion Prevention Systems (HIPS) go beyond traditional anti-virus software in protecting computers based on the systems behavior, and defend against the increasing number of zero-day threats, rootkits and other malware.

LANDesk Software, an Avocent company, is a leading provider of IT service-oriented management solutions. The Salt Lake City, Utah-headquartered firm has been doing business in the region through the Dubai-based Intertec Systems, its only ESP partner in the region.

Mr. Naresh Kothari, President and Managing Director, Intertec Systems, said: "The threat to IT systems is ever increasing. It is necessary that organisations are equipped with the right solutions to guard its systems and processes from these threats."

He added: "The GCC is one of the fastest growing economic regions of the world. It is a must that the businesses of the region deploy the best IT intrusion prevention systems available to ensure that their growth march is not hampered by hackers and malware. We believe that LANDesk Host Intrusion Prevention System would go a long way in helping organsations achieve the just said."

Unlike signature-based scanning technology used by many anti-virus and anti-spyware solutions, LANDesk Host Intrusion Prevention technology does not rely solely on pre-existing signatures and pattern files for identification of malware. Instead, it leverages rules-based technology that examines network traffic and machine behavior to identify anomalies or incidents of security policy violations based on pre-defined rules set by security and IT administrators.

"Adding Host Intrusion Prevention to LANDesk's product line extends our leadership position in systems, security and process management," said LANDesk General Manager Steve Daly.

He added: "Customers have asked us to leverage our integrated platform strengths and provide them with endpoint security solutions that streamline security policy administration. HIPS technology provides a more proactive defense against sophisticated network attacks in a more efficient, layered approach than traditional solutions alone."

LANDesk Host Intrusion Prevention includes security enhancing capabilities such as application access control through whitelisting, file behavior analysis and protection through policy-based remediation, real-time monitoring of system start up commands, rootkit detection and removal, and detection of uncertified clients and Internet servers.

LANDesk Host Intrusion Prevention integrates closely with LANDesk Security Suite to offer integrated patch, antivirus and anti-spyware management, network access control (NAC), mobile device security and host-based intrusion prevention in a single management console and blended solution.  

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About Intertec Systems, LLC
Intertec, a Dubai-based Information Technology company with a presence in many countries, is focused on empowering businesses with cutting-edge technology solutions. With 15 years of experience, Intertec has been delivering high-quality solutions and services in many critical domains including technology solutions implementation, customised application development, hardware infrastructure, product deployment and training, complete network solutions and IT consultancy.

For more information visit the company website at www.intertecsys.com.

About LANDesk Software
LANDesk Software, an Avocent company, is a leading provider of systems, security, and process management solutions for desktops, servers and mobile devices across the enterprise. LANDesk enables thousands of organizations to easily deploy and use end-to-end management solutions. LANDesk is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, with offices located in the Americas, Europe and Asia, and can be found on the Web at www.landesk.com.

About Avocent Corporation
Avocent delivers IT operations and infrastructure management solutions for enterprises worldwide, helping customers to reduce costs and simplify complex IT environments via integrated, centralized in-band and out-of-band hardware and software. Additional information is available at: www.avocent.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains statements that are forward-looking statements as defined within the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These include statements regarding market opportunity, product development, engineering and design activities, and product availability and operability. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the statements made, including the risks associated with general economic conditions, risks attributable to future product demand, sales, and expenses, risks associated with product design efforts and the introduction of new products and technologies, risks associated with reliance on a limited number of component suppliers and single source components, and risk associated with obtaining and protecting intellectual property rights. Other factors that could cause operating and financial results to differ are described in Avocent's reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

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