AVOCENT TO WEBCAST ANNUAL MEETING
OF STOCKHOLDERS ON JUNE 23RD

HUNTSVILLE, Ala.—June 15, 2005—Avocent Corporation (NASDAQ: AVCT) today announced that it will webcast its annual meeting of stockholders to be held on June 23, 2005, at 10:00 a.m. (central time).

The live Webcast of Avocent’s presentation will be available on the Company’s Web site, www.avocent.com, by clicking on the “Investors Relations” link or at:

http://www.vcall.com/CEPage.asp?ID=92446

A replay of the annual meeting will be available 30 days after its conclusion at the Company’s Web site.

About Avocent Corporation
Avocent Corporation is the leading supplier of connectivity solutions for enterprise data centers, service providers and financial institutions worldwide.  Branded products include switching, extension, intelligent platform management interface (IPMI), remote access and video display solutions.  Additional information is available at: www.avocent.com.

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