ASUS, the leader in motherboard innovation, has launched a comprehensive range of SMB-ready motherboard solutions to help Small-and-Medium-Sized-Businesses (SMBs) refresh their technology environment, improve customer service provision, and boost operational performance. Developed in partnership with Intel, the solutions are grouped into secure, productive, and smart categories to meet different SMB requirements. The specially-designed motherboards come with all the industry-leading innovations synonymous with ASUS as well as extensive service support, including one year supply of product availability and conditional advance swap support.ASUS and Intel Partner to Deliver Comprehensive SMB Solutions

Building on their close technological partnership, ASUS and Intel have developed a range of motherboard solutions targeted at SMBs which deliver unparalleled performance at an attractive price point. Recognizing the strong growth potential in the SMB segment, both companies are focused on providing relevant and comprehensive SMB-ready solutions. During an online launch event, Rob Crooke, General Manager and Vice President of Business Client Group, Intel Corporation said, "We are very pleased to see ASUS embrace the SMB market opportunity with their purpose-built board line-up. Taking advantage of Intel Core 2 Duo technology, Intel vPro technology, Intel 4 Series Chipsets and IT Director, these boards will help SMBs become more secure, productive and energy efficient."

More SMBs are leveraging on IT to dramatically enhance their service delivery to customers as well as achieve operational excellence. Joe Hsieh, VP of ASUS Motherboard Business Unit, commenting on the opportunity this presents to ASUS, said, "We have a very positive outlook on the potential of the SMB IT market. ASUS' solutions include not only motherboards, but also the full range of PC components and a complete 3C portfolio. We are determined to deliver reliable, scalable, and targeted technology solutions and services that are focused on the SMB segment." Catering to a complete range of SMB needs, ASUS' SMB-focused motherboards are classified into Secure, Productive, and Smart classes.

Industry-leading, Reliable ASUS Motherboards with Extensive Service Support: Now Enhanced for SMBs

SMBs can expect to experience exceptional performance from the reliable motherboards and benefit from the latest technological advances in motherboard design. Also, to enhance the SMB customer experience, ASUS will provide a comprehensive service policy which includes a guarantee of one year of product availability and conditional advance swap for repairs to its partners. Additionally, ASUS motherboards support global green initiatives by complying with the latest Energy Star 5.0 criteria for exceptional energy efficiency as well as exceeding the Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS) standards with the elimination of 37 hazardous substances. To support the most current operating standards, the enhanced motherboards are the first to be certified by the Windows Hardware Quality Labs to be compatible with 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 7 operating systems.
ASUS Delivers Complete End-to-end, SMB-focused Solutions through Partners

To deliver a complete technology portfolio for SMBs to enhance their IT environment, ASUS' comprehensive range of IT solutions will be available to system integrators and value-added resellers. SMBs looking for a reliable technology partner and trusted IT brand leader to drive their IT enablement can turn to the world's number one motherboard provider-ASUS-to fulfill all their IT needs. SMBs will have access to the company's complete range of components, peripherals, and solutions including LCD monitors, keyboard and mouse, computer chassis, power supply solutions, CPU cooling solutions, Optical Disk Drives, graphics cards, notebooks, netbooks, desktop PCs, servers, networking equipment, the EeeTop PC compact desktops, Eee Videophone, and the location-enhanced Garmin-ASUS nüvifone.

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