Avocent, formed in 2000 from the merger of Apex and Cybex Computer Products, provides information technology solutions relating to managing infrastructure and system problems. Its sales, operations and research, and development centers are located globally, with corporate headquarters in Huntsville, Ala. Growing through product innovations, global expansion and strategic acquisitions, its solutions are installed in major companies worldwide, including Microsoft Corporation, Intel, Hewlett-Packard, Dell, IBM and General Electric Co. Avocent s solutions include multiplatform and multiuser switching, remote keyboard, video and mouse over Internet protocol connectivity, analog matrix switching, patented on-screen menus, digital-analog integrated access to multiple servers, and hub and spoke failover technology.