SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec 08, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ --
Super Micro Computer,
Inc. (Nasdaq: SMCI), a leader in application-optimized, high performance
server solutions, today announced that the channel has ranked Supermicro as
the number one x86 server vendor over HP, IBM, Dell, Sun, Apple and Gateway.
As published in the November 24th issue of CRN (Channel Reseller News), the
2008 Channel Affinity Index, which is based on the result of 8,000 survey
responses conducted with solutions providers, ranks Supermicro as the top x86
server vendor.
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"Based on experience, more and more channel solution providers have
recognized that Supermicro understands their needs and always offers optimized
products for them to best grow their business and succeed," said Charles
Liang, CEO and president of Supermicro. "We have worked closely with
distributors, system integrators and resellers for over fifteen years,
supplying them with application-optimized, high performance x86 server
solutions that deliver the best quality and value to them and their end users.
As a server technology leader, Supermicro leads the way with superior product
innovations like our 1U Twin(TM) servers with two dual-processor nodes in 1U
and our affordable, greenest SuperBlade(R) solutions."
According to CRN: "In the 2008 Channel Affinity Index, VARs rated vendors
in 15 different weighted criteria, providing the most in-depth profile yet of
what makes a vendor successful, or unsuccessful, in the channel. The Index
provides not only a detailed analysis of the VAR-vendor relationship, but also
shows how vendor performance impacts the channel's relationship with end
users."
Supermicro achieved a Channel Affinity Index top score of 538 in x86
server hardware. HP was a close second with 528, followed by IBM with 499,
Dell 490, Sun 470, Apple 430 and Gateway 381. The score indicates the
channel's confidence in Supermicro products as well as the channel's
recognition of Supermicro as a tier one player in the channel.
For more information on Supermicro and its comprehensive line of Server
Building Block Solutions(R) go to http://www.Supermicro.com.
About Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMCI)
Supermicro emphasizes superior product design and uncompromising quality
control to produce industry-leading serverboards, chassis and server systems.
These Server Building Block Solutions provide benefits across many
environments, including data center deployment, high-performance computing,
high-end workstations, storage networks and standalone server installations.
For more information on Supermicro's complete line of advanced motherboards,
SuperServers, and optimized chassis, visit www.Supermicro.com, email
Marketing@Supermicro.com or call the San Jose, CA headquarters at +1 408-503-
8000.
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Supermicro, SuperBlade and Server Building Block Solutions are registered
trademarks and 1U Twin is a trademark of Super Micro Computer, Inc. All other
trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
SOURCE Super Micro Computer, Inc.
http://www.Supermicro.com
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