Advantech eBusiness Solutions (AEBS) Inc., a company wholly owned by Advantech Co., Ltd., the world’s leading computing platform provider for mission-critical applications, today announced forming a strategic alliance with Supermicro Inc., a renowned leader of advanced server technologies and high-end motherboards. Based on this alliance, AEBS will incorporate Supermicro’s superior, cutting-edge server building blocks into its vertical market focused solutions.

Advantech eBusiness Solutions Inc. combines specialized and highly reliable computing platforms with various industrial specific applications into finished, Appliance-like solutions. AEBS channels these products into various vertical markets. According to AEBS executives, the OEM relationship with Supermicro enables AEBS to build powerful solutions with the latest, cutting-edge computing technologies to satisfy even the most computationally intensive application requirements. “Supermicro’s Dual-Xeon to Quad-Xeon based servers offer the perfect platforms for AEBS’ Computer Telephony, Digital Imaging, and Networked Storage solutions,” said Juber Chu, the General Manager of AEBS and also the General Manager of Advantech’s Network Computing Group.

Supermicro, the world’s fastest-growing server solutions provider, has more than 30 Dual-Xeon and Quad-Xeon serverboards in production. “This initiative will allow SuperMicro to extend its Xeon based platforms into several new Vertical Application Markets, including high growth segments such as Imaging, Storage and the Telcos.” said Phidias Chou, Sr. Director of Strategic Sales at Supermicro.

As of press time, AEBS has already begun shipping its Supermicro-based solutions under the brand name, “NetStreamer.” Both companies are excited about the potential for significant growth resulting from this alliance, despite the stalled worldwide economy.

About Super Micro Computer, Inc.
Supermicro is a leading supplier of advanced server solutions, ranging from single processor desktop/workstations to leading edge, high performance quad server systems. Supermicro is headquartered in San Jose, California, in the heart of Silicon Valley. Since its founding in 1993, Supermicro has been delivering cutting-edge technology, such as providing the FIRST Quad Xeon Server System at 700 MHz with support for 16 GB Main Memory. Supermicro strives to build long-term relationships with customers by providing them with state-of-the-art engineering, world-class quality, unsurpassed availability and reliability for today's mission critical fast-paced e-world. Supermicro offers 24/7 Worldwide Server Technical Services from any corner of the globe. SuperMicro's customers can access their professional Technical Support team 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Supermicro is bringing cutting-edge technology from the heart of Silicon Valley to IT professionals worldwide. Supermicro is a leading provider of high availability, high computing density servers.

About Advantech eBusiness Solutions, Inc.
Advantech eBusiness Solutions (AEBS), Inc. is a Value-added Distributor for Content-centric appliances and solutions. AEBS integrates specialized and customizable computing platforms with the leading industry-specific applications into products and solutions for the generation, delivery, processing, storage, and security of various forms of digitized content. Since its founding in July 2001, AEBS has established wide spread channels and service infrastructure throughout greater China and, by strategic alliance with leading hardware and software vendors, AEBS has successfully deliver solutions covering Computer Telephony, Digital Imaging, and Networked Storage. AEBS is a subsidiary of Advantech Co., Ltd, the world’s No. 1 Industrial Computer Manufacturer. Advantech has more than 30 offices worldwide and is publicly listed in Taiwan Stock Exchange.