Bell Microproducts to Host 'Serial Speedway Seminar Roadshow'

Bell Microproducts to Host 'Serial Speedway Seminar Roadshow'

Fall Educational Events in Chicago and Monterey Feature Presentationson Market Trends and Innovations in Storage and 64-Bit Computing

SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bell Microproducts (NASDAQ:BELM), a leading storage-centric, value-added, distributor announced today that it will host two educational events focused on System Builders and Value Added Resellers (VARs). Set for September 15 in Chicago, Illinois, and October 12 in Monterey, California, the events will provide attendees with opportunities for in-depth discussions and dialog with industry leaders. The events will focus on how to "win the race" by leveraging technology trends to grow business and profits. Interested attendees are encouraged to register online for this free event at www.serialspeedway.com.

Sponsored by SATA-IO, SCSI Trade Association (SCSI TA), and Bell Microproducts' participating manufacturers such as Hitachi, Fujitsu, Microsoft, Maxtor and Seagate, this free event offers six seminar presentations followed by a mini-tradeshow with manufacturer representatives providing product demos, product information and raffle prizes. The program includes presentations from industry experts on how Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) and Serial ATA (SATA) interface changes are creating new opportunities for system builders and VARs to penetrate new markets and differentiate themselves from competitors. Also featured are presentations on how to tap into the power of 64-bit computing, perpendicular recording, and how Bell Microproducts can deliver comprehensive support to help attendees build next-generation solutions.

Keynote speaker Mike Karp, columnist for Network World and Senior Analyst at Enterprise Management Associates, will cover "The Future of Storage and Channel Opportunities." Dr. Jeff Burke from Seagate Research will also be speaking on "The changing beat of the hard disc industry: an insider's perspective," and Bell Microproducts will present "Putting Bell Micro's Global Presence and Storage Expertise to Work for You."

Raffle prizes, including software, components, and a "Slipaway to the Speedway" grand prize VIP weekend at an upcoming Bell Micro Racing event will be given away. A mini tradeshow and reception will follow the educational presentations.

For complete event details, speaker biographies, agendas, and related links, visit: www.serialspeedway.com.

About Bell Microproducts

Bell Microproducts is an international, value-added provider of a wide range of high-technology products, solutions, and services to the industrial and commercial markets. The Company's offering includes semiconductors, computer platforms, peripherals, and storage products of various types including desktop, high-end computer and storage subsystems, fibre channel connectivity products, RAID, NAS and SAN storage systems and back-up products. Bell Microproducts is an industry-recognized specialist in storage products and is one of the world's largest storage-centric value-added distributors. The Company's products are available at any level of integration, from components to subsystem assemblies and fully-integrated, tested and certified system solutions. The Company adds value with a broad range of services including system design, integration, installation, maintenance, and other consulting services. Trained and certified technical personnel provide these services at Bell Microproducts' ISO 9001:2000 facilities. Bell Microproducts markets and distributes more than 140 brand name product lines, as well as its own Rorke Data storage products and Markvision memory modules, to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), contract electronic manufacturing services (CEMS) customers, value-added resellers (VARs) and system integrators in the Americas and Europe. More information can be found in the Company's SEC filings, or by visiting the Bell Microproducts Web site at www.bellmicro.com.

Contact:
Pamela Mills
Bell Microproducts, Inc.
pmills@bellmicro.com
408-451-9400

Source: Bell Microproducts, Inc.

CONTACT: Pamela Mills of Bell Microproducts, Inc., +1-408-451-9400, or
pmills@bellmicro.com

Web site: http://www.serialspeedway.com/

Web site: http://www.bellmicro.com/

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