Universal Matrix KVM Switch Awarded December 2000 Product of the Month by NASA Tech Briefs

AURORA, OH: Network Technologies Inc has announced that their Universal Matrix KVM Switch has been awarded December 2001 Product of the Month by the editors of NASA Tech Briefs. Editor Linda Bell stated that the editors chose the Universal Matrix KVM switches for their "exceptional technical merit and practical value" to the more than 200,000 engineering and management readers of the magazine.

NTI also announced the addition of new eight-user models to NTI's Universal Matrix KVM switch line. Immediately available, suggested retail pricing for the added models ranges from $6,560 for the ST-8x8-U to $16,005 for the ST-8x32-U. These low-cost electronic keyboard-video-mouse switches now allow up to eight users to individually command or simultaneously share up to 16 PC, Sun and Mac computers - or up to 512 computers with the optional Switch Expansion Unit - without the need for plug-in modules. The ST-2x8-U-DT and ST-4x8-U-DT models provide the option of a smaller desktop case.

The Universal Matrix KVM Switch can be used as a single- or multi-platform switch. Users can work individually or share one computer, and can easily change platforms using standard VGA cables and NTI's adapter interface cables. This switch facilitates cross-platform access and maximizes efficient use of equipment by eliminating redundant and costly monitors, keyboards, and mice. Dedicated microprocessors prevent computers from locking up, for reliable control. The keyboard hot-plug feature allows users to change their keyboard on the fly - even to a different platform (PS/2, SUN or MAC) - with no need to reboot. LCD display, RS232 control and an advanced On Screen Display user interface with password security are also included as standard features. Optional Dual Redundant Power Supply is also available, instantly replacing lost power in case of a failure.

About Network Technologies Inc
Network Technologies Inc (NTI), established in 1984, is a leading manufacturer of high quality IT and A/V solutions. NTI products (environment monitoring systems, multiviewers, extenders via CAT5, audio/video matrix switches, and KVM switches) are designed, manufactured and tested at the company headquarters in Aurora, Ohio, and are backed by a two-year warranty on all parts and labor. NTI products are used worldwide by leading companies in every industry, including manufacturing, semiconductor, retail, government, education, healthcare, financial services, entertainment, worship, broadcast, and telecommunications. NTI is dedicated to delivering solutions that are of exceptional quality, reliable performance and innovative technology. For more information, visit www.networktechinc.com.