CANTON, Mass., Jan. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- NEI (Nasdaq: NEI), a leading provider of application platforms, appliances and lifecycle support services for software developers, OEMs and service providers worldwide, today announced that it has expanded its European manufacturing and support capabilities with the addition of a manufacturing facility and technology support center in Galway, Ireland. The Galway facility enables NEI to more efficiently meet worldwide demand for its products, deliver comprehensive global logistics, and offer technology support services to customers serving markets abroad.

"The Ireland facility is part of NEI's growth strategy and expansion into Europe," said Greg Shortell, CEO of NEI. "It gives us greater in-territory control over order fulfillment, inventory flow, supply chain management, and regulatory certifications. By building a European presence, we will be reducing the time and trans-Atlantic delays associated with shipping products, handling evaluation units and providing support, maintenance and repairs for European customers."

European expansion also affords NEI a distinct competitive advantage when quoting new business opportunities and streamlining support services for its multi-national customers. Risk management and business continuity are key business challenges overcome by utilizing NEI's global resources and multiple production sites.

All Galway capabilities, services and processes will be identical to and fully integrated with those of NEI's U.S.-based facilities located in Canton, Massachusetts and Plano, Texas. By bringing NEI's high-quality manufacturing processes, logistics and global support services to the international marketplace, NEI expects to better help customers succeed abroad.

About NEI

NEI is a leading provider of application platforms, appliances and lifecycle support services for software developers, OEMs and service providers worldwide. Through its comprehensive suite of services that include solution design, integration control, support and other value-added service capabilities, NEI enables customers to more effectively deploy, manage, service and support their solutions. Founded in 1997, NEI is headquartered in Canton, Massachusetts and trades on the NASDAQ exchange under the symbol NEI. For more information about NEI's products and services, visit www.nei.com.

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    SVM Public Relations
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