Penguin names APC as power protection provider for Linux-based Internet solutions

Johannesburg, 12 Feb 2001

American Power Conversion, a global leader in end-to-end availability enhancement solutions, announced today that APC has been named the provider of power protection solutions for Penguin Computing Inc., a San Francisco, Calif. -based provider of reliable Linux systems for Internet serving. In an effort to help maximize system reliability and uptime, Penguin Computing will resell APC surge protection and uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) to its workstation and server customers worldwide.

"The reliability of the Internet is only as high as its weakest link and in many cases power is that weakest link," explained Peter Rumsey, vice president of APC`s Enterprise Solutions Group. "By offering APC`s comprehensive surge protection and UPS solutions, Penguin Computing assists its customers in obtaining the high levels of availability that Internet applications demand. Customers also benefit from solutions designed to help maximize available space in the high-density, rack-based Internet world."

"Penguin Computing prides itself on providing Internet server solutions that are optimized for reliability and price-performance," said Rick Blair, vice president, sales at Penguin Computing. "In evaluating power protection providers, we found that APC understands the performance and physical space needs of Penguin Computing`s high availability customers, as well as the special needs of the fast-moving Linux community. APC`s product breadth and industry leadership are well suited for Penguin Computing-based Internet installations."

Penguin Computing will offer APC`s SurgeArrest, Back-UPS and Back-UPS Pro products, as well as tower and rack-mount Smart-UPS for Penguin Computing workstation and server applications. APC UPS users benefit from APC`s comprehensive Linux support including APC`s award winning PowerChute plus for Linux with enhanced shutdown support for Apache Web Server. APC`s Back-UPS, Back-UPS Pro and Smart-UPS are approved Red Hat Ready.

To learn more about APC`s award-winning power protection and management solutions for Penguin Computing, visit www.apcc.com. To purchase APC solutions from Penguin, go to www.penguincomputing.com/store/ or call 888-PENGUIN (in the U.S. and Canada).

American Power Conversion

Founded in 1981, American Power Conversion (Nasdaq: APCC) is a leading provider of global, end-to-end availability enhancement solutions which include surge suppressors, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), DC-based power systems, precision cooling equipment, cabling and connectivity solutions, power conditioning equipment, related software, professional and consulting services for Nonstop Networking(tm), as well as power purchasing solutions through energyOn.com, The World`s Online Energy StoreSM. APC`s comprehensive products, services and accessory offering, which is designed for both home and corporate environments, improves the availability, manageability and performance of sensitive electronic, network, communication and industrial equipment of all sizes. APC, which is headquartered in West Kingston, Rhode Island, reported sales of $1.48 billion for the year ended December 31, 2000 and is a Fortune 1000 and S&P 500 company.

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