Immediate Release
Micron Selects ZNYX As Exclusive Supplier of PCI Network Adapters for U.S. Air Force Contract
ZNYX to Provide PCI Network Adapters in Micron Computer Systems
FREMONT, California - August 19, 1996 - ZNYX Corporation, a network switching company specializing in PCI-based solutions, announced today it has been selected by Micron Electronics, Inc. and Hughes Data Systems as their vendor of choice to supply PCI Ethernet adapter cards in Micron computer systems ordered by U.S. Air Force. This multi-year agreement calls for ZNYX to furnish their award-winning PCI Ethernet adapter cards for integration into Micron high-performance servers and workstations.
This news follows a recent announcement by Micron Electronics of Nampa, Idaho that the company will serve as subcontractor to Hughes Data Systems to supply computers and peripherals under the U.S. Air Force Desktop V Program. The Desktop V Program states the U.S. Air Force may procure in excess of $900 million worth of personal computers, servers and other peripherals.
"We are pleased to be providing Micron, and ultimately the U.S. Air Force with our PCI technology," stated Connie Austin, CEO of ZNYX. "We believe partnering with Micron and Hughes Data Systems provides the U.S. Air Force with a lasting combination of innovation, high-performance, and quality.
"Since we were the pioneers of PCI Ethernet adapters, it was logical to choose ZNYX for this contract," Austin added. "This contract serves to highlight our leadership in the PCI networking arena and we look forward to extending this partnership into other business opportunities with both Micron and Hughes Data Systems."
ZNYX Quality and Reliability
"We have always known ZNYX for providing quality and reliable high-performance PCI networking products," said Amber Bedegi, Platform Manager for government products at Micron Electronics. "We selected the ZNYX ZX312 PCI Ethernet adapter for the Air Force Desktop V Program because it exceeded all of our stringent criteria and testing."
Technology Wins Awards and Industry Recognition
ZNYX PCI Ethernet adapters are built upon award-winning network adapter technology which has won the company an impressive collection of awards and industry recognition for product achievement. The ZNYX ZX312 itself has recently been awarded the prestigious LAN Times "Best of Times" award.
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