Crystal Group Exhibits at TechNet Tampa 2007

Hiawatha, IA, March 30, 2007 --(PR.com)-- Crystal Group Inc., a veteran-owned small business and manufacturer of rugged, commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) and custom-developed computers, will be exhibiting at TechNet Tampa at the Tampa, FL Convention Center March 13-14, 2007

TechNet Tampa 2007 will focus on “Investing in Coalition and Interagency Partnership: Meeting the Next Threat.” At TechNet Tampa, Crystal Group will be demonstrating and displaying several rugged computing options. The newest addition to the Crystal Group server family and best in class RS line, the RS235 will be the featured product at booth #310.

In environments where performance, ruggedness, and reliability are imperative, the RS235 server is an ideal fit. This 2U server was designed for shipboard, airborne, and land-based applications. The RS235 offers extended capability with shock/vibe rating of 6 GRMS in combined wheeled vehicle and aircraft profiles, a temperature range of –20 oC up to 60oC (-4 to140oF) and multiple power options. The RS235 is designed and being tested to meet MIL-STDs 810F, 167-1, 461E, and 901D requirements. The RS235 is available with the following processor options: Intel® Core(TM) 2 Duo, Dual Core Intel® Xeon® and AMD Opteron(TM). Expansion choices in this short depth (20 inches) server include one PCIe slot with two PCI slots or two PCI-X slots with one PCI slot, meaning greater adaptability. Up to five drives and a slimline CD/DVD are available. As always, each Crystal server comes with a standard three-year warranty.

Crystal Group Inc. is uniquely postured as one company with three business competencies. As server/systems manufacturer, systems integrator and custom design team, Crystal Group is well positioned to quickly and cost-effectively address all aspects of their customers’ projects.

AFCEA International and the AFCEA Tampa-St. Petersburg Chapter have put together a comprehensive schedule of featured speakers, panel sessions, professional development seminars, and exhibits at this 2-day event. TechNet Tampa will provide military, government and industry attendees with numerous professional development opportunities. Providing the military perspective on partnering to meet the next threat will be four featured speakers: The Honorable John Grimes, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Networks and Information Integration and Department of Defense Chief Information Officer; VADM Eric Olson, USN, Deputy Commander, U.S. Special Operations Command; BG Nolen Bivens, USA, Chief of Staff, U.S. Southern Command; and VADM David Nichols, Jr., USN, Deputy Commander, U.S. Central Command (invited). The conference will also feature three panel sessions: Shaping Future Victories Through Information Sharing, moderated by VADM Nancy Brown, USN, Director of Command, Control, Communications and Computer Systems (J- 6), The Joint Staff; Transnational Influences – Winning a War Without Borders, moderated by Col Sean Patrick, USAF, Deputy Director, Center for Networks and Communication, U.S. Special Operations Command; and Enabling Synchronized Multinational Operations, moderated by BG Susan Lawrence, USA, Director, J6, U.S. Central Command.

In addition, a Small Business Workshop and Forecast to Industry will focus on industry’s involvement in the war on terror and their support of local Tampa military commands. Registration for TechNet Tampa seminars, panel sessions, and exhibits is free; tickets are required for meals. On-site registration opens Monday, March 12 at 8:30 a.m. For detailed information and on-line registration visit www.afcea.org/events/tampa.

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