Performance Technologies Introduces 64-bit AMD Opteron(TM) Processor-Based High-Performance Single Board Computer

Performance Technologies (Nasdaq: PTIX), a leading developer of systems, platforms, components and software, today introduced the CPC5564 Single Board Computer. The CPC5564, the world's first CompactPCI(R) 2.16 compute blade based on 64- bit, single- and dual-core AMD Opteron processors, is part of Performance Technologies' next-generation compute products built for high-end telecommunications, defense and homeland security, and commercial applications.

The AMD Opteron processor provides a highly scalable x86 architecture that delivers next-generation performance as well as a flexible upgrade path from 32- to 64-bit computing. Its true multi-core architecture offers immediate, cost-effective technology to address today's processor design challenges- reducing heat and power consumption, by-products that occur at continually advancing single core processor clock speeds.

Designed to run Linux, Solaris(TM) and Windows(R) operating systems, the CPC5564 is the ideal computer for high-end packet processing or multi-threaded software applications found in wireless, softswitch, defense and other compute-intensive applications.

"The AMD Opteron processor helps break through today's single-core performance limitations with its Direct Connect Architecture and multi-core design, providing a significant increase in per-slot processing power for embedded applications," said David Rich, director of 64-bit Embedded Markets, AMD. "Performance Technologies' CPC5564 will help drive the next generation of high-performance embedded products designed to meet the high compute needs of today's equipment manufacturers and system integrators."

The CPC5564 is designed for use with Performance Technologies' complete line of Advanced Managed Platform(TM) products. The Advanced Managed Platform is the basis of a family of application-ready, fully managed platforms, allowing system designers to build NEBS-compliant, highly reliable solutions that combine state-of-the-art switching, system management, and a full line of slot components and software.

"With the CPC5564, Performance Technologies provides equipment manufacturers and system integrators with the industry's most powerful and efficient processing solution," said Tony Romero, product manager for Performance Technologies. "The architecture of the AMD Opteron processor enables us to provide a highly flexible, performance-driven solution."

Key features of the CPC5564:

-- Two 64-Bit AMD Opteron processor options

-- Single core 2.2 GHz

-- Dual core 1.8GHz

-- 2GB, 4GB or 8GB memory options

-- PICMG 2.16 and PICMG 2.9 (IPMI) compatible

-- Onboard managed Ethernet switch

-- Dual Gigabit interface

-- PMC (64-bit PCI-X) / XMC (PCI Express 8 lane) slot

-- Optional onboard hard drive

-- USB 2.0 support

-- 4 channels SATA or 1 channel PATA routed to RTM

The CPC5564 is available now. Volume pricing starts at $2995.

About Performance Technologies

Performance Technologies (Nasdaq: PTIX) develops the systems, platforms, components and software solutions for the world's evolving communications infrastructure. Our broad customer base includes global technology companies in the communications, defense and homeland security, and commercial markets. Serving the industry for nearly 25 years, our complete line of embedded and system-level products enables equipment manufacturers and service providers to offer highly available and fully managed systems with time-to-market, performance and cost advantages.

Performance Technologies is headquartered in Rochester, New York. Additional engineering facilities are located in San Diego and San Luis Obispo, California; Norwood, Massachusetts and Ottawa, Ontario (Canada). For more information, visit http://www.pt.com or contact info@pt.com.

Forward Looking Statements

The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a "safe harbor" for certain forward-looking statements. This press release contains forward-looking statements, which reflect the Company's current views with respect to future events and financial performance, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is subject to the safe harbor provisions of those Sections. These forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties and the Company's actual results could differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, among other factors, general business and economic conditions, rapid technological changes accompanied by frequent new product introductions, competitive pressures, dependence on key customers, the attainment of design wins, fluctuations in quarterly and annual results, the reliance on a limited number of third party suppliers, limitations of the Company's manufacturing arrangements, the protection of the Company's proprietary technology, the dependence on key personnel, potential delays associated with the purchase and implementation of an enterprise-wide software system and potential impairments of investments. These statements should be read in conjunction with the audited Consolidated Financial Statements, the Notes thereto and Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of the Company as of December 31, 2004, as reported in its Annual Report on Form 10-K, and other documents as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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