Mincom Advanced Systems has opened a new European training centre.

Mincom Advanced Systems has opened a new European training centre. Based in the Swiss city of Dubendorf, near Zurich, the new state-of-the-art facility is designed to answer the rising European demand for keyboard, video, mouse (KVM) systems, enabling better IT efficiency in the workplace. The changing nature of IT spending in Europe documented by market researchers has led to considerable pressure on IT departments to support business goals more efficiently.

KVM solutions for out-of-band server management, of which Minicom is a pioneer manufacturer and supplier, are ideal tools for reducing enterprise costs and improving the efficiency of an organisation's business model.

KVM systems can significantly reduce space, diminish energy costs and make server management more effective.

Market indicators show demand for KVM solutions in Europe are expected to reach well over $200 million in 2007 with significant CAGR of 10% (VDC market forecast, 2005).

'The new European training centre is Minicom's answer to the growth in KVM demand, and will provide extensive technical support and sales infrastructure for training, demonstration, and proof-of-concept', said Ronni Guggenheim, President of Minicom Europe.

'Due to the importance of our indirect sales channels, the new centre will also provide partner, reseller and end-user training, including weekly seminars, hands-on instruction, and a virtual demo centre'.

'The launch of the new centre highlights Minicom's growing success in the European market and I believe this is because our customers and partners recognise that we pay attention to their needs, and then do our very best to fulfil them, above and beyond expectation'.