Manila, Philippines [JULY 27, 2010] – In recognition of rapid changes in data centre technology and the continuous rise in demand for energy efficiency, availability and flexibility, Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson (NYSE:EMR) and the global leader in enabling Business-Critical Continuity™, is gearing up to bring its NextGen ICT Infrastructure Forum to Malaysia and Singapore this August 12 and 13 respectively.

First held in Manila, Philippines and slated to be brought around Asia, the interactive forum offers a new perspective on IT infrastructure through the introduction of Emerson’s next-generation solutions that address critical issues in the data centre. The one-day event, comprised of morning seminars and afternoon deep-dive sessions, will give customers, partners and end users a unique opportunity to network with Emerson executives and get solution recommendations specific to their respective data centre needs.

Running from 9 AM to 11 AM and best suited for IT managers and CIOs, the morning seminars provide a broad overview of technology breakthroughs and integrated infrastructure solutions for evolving networks and data centres. The deep dive sessions scheduled 2 to 5 PM, meanwhile, focus specifically on Power and Cooling technologies, and will cater to consultants and technical managers. Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions of the day for a holistic view of the next generation solutions available for their network.

Emerson’s NextGen ICT Infrastructure Forum will be held in Sunway Resort Hotel and Spa Malaysia on August 12 and Hilton Singapore on August 13. The full programme for the event is available for download at http://www.nextgenitcinfra.com.  For more inquiries, kindly email joy.huang@emerson.com

###

About Emerson Network Power

Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson (NYSE:EMR), is the global leader in enabling Business- Critical Continuity™ from grid to chip for telecommunication networks, data centres, health care and industrial facilities. Emerson Network Power provides innovative solutions and expertise in areas including AC and DC power and precision cooling systems, embedded computing and power, integrated racks and enclosures, power switching and controls, infrastructure management, and connectivity. All solutions are supported globally by local Emerson Network Power service technicians. Learn more about Emerson Network Power products and services at www.EmersonNetworkPower.com.

About Emerson
Emerson (NYSE:EMR), based in St. Louis, Missouri (USA), is a global leader in bringing technology and engineering together to provide innovative solutions for customers in industrial, commercial, and consumer markets through its network power, process management, industrial automation, climate technologies, and appliance and tools businesses. Sales in fiscal 2009 were $20.9 billion. For more information, visit www.Emerson.com.