Supermicro Computer, Inc. and Peppercon AG announced they have signed a strategic partnership. Under the alliance, Peppercon has developed and customized a high-performance KVM-over-IP subsystem that Supermicro will integrate in its new line of blade and some rackmount server solutions. Peppercon is Raritan Computer’s OEM business unit and a leading provider of embedded KVM-over-IP modules and subsystems for remote server management. "A high performance embedded KVM-over-IP and system management solution is becoming a key requirement from our customers," said Charles Liang, President & CEO of Supermicro. "We are confident that this partnership with Peppercon will help us deliver the best-of-breed system management technologies to our customers." The solution is based on Peppercon’s KIM technology (Keyboard Video Mouse Integrated Module). The tiny daughter card offers high-performance and high-quality KVM-over-IP management, virtual media, full IPMI 2.0 support, excellent screen redirection and power management. "Supermicro is a worldwide leader in high-performance blade and rackmount server solutions. We are delighted and honored to be selected by Supermicro as their primary technology partner for embedded KVM-over-IP and system management technologies," said Dr. Christian Paetz, CEO of Peppercon. "This partnership showcases both Peppercon’s commitment to the OEM market and our leading-edge technology." At Computex 2005, from May 31 to June 4 in Taipei, Supermicro and Peppercon will demonstrate the customized remote server management solution at the Supermicro booths B1131-1137 in the Overseas Exhibitors Area of the Taipei World Trade Center Exhibition Hall 1.