Havant, UK - September 24, 2013 - Xyratex Ltd (Nasdaq: XRTX), a leading provider of data storage technology, today announced that Richard Pitwon, leader of the photonics research group at Xyratex, will present at the upcoming 46th International Symposium on Microelectronics staged by the International Microelectronics Assembly and Packaging Society (IMAPS) in Orlando on Tuesday, Oct. 1.  Pitwon will deliver "Embedded Photonics Interconnect Ecosystem for Data Center Applications" as part of the Advanced and Emerging Technologies track of sessions, aimed at helping engineers explore alternative design choices for selecting technologies and materials for next generation products.  The Symposium is the biggest annual event held by IMAPS, the largest society dedicated to the advancement and growth of microelectronics and electronics packaging technologies through professional education.

When: Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013, 4:30 p.m. Eastern time
Where:  Rosen Centre Hotel, 9840 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819 USA
Presenter: Richard Pitwon, lead photonics technologist at Xyratex
For more information about IMAPS: http://www.imaps.org/imaps2013/program.htm

About Xyratex 

Xyratex is a leading provider of data storage technology, including modular solutions for the enterprise data storage industry and hard disk drive (HDD) capital equipment for the HDD industry. Xyratex enterprise data storage platforms provide a range of advanced, scalable data storage solutions for the Original Equipment Manufacturer and High Performance Computing communities. As the largest capital equipment supplier to the HDD industry, Xyratex enables disk drive manufacturers and their component suppliers to meet today's technology and productivity requirements. Xyratex has over 25 years of experience in research and development relating to disk drives, storage systems and manufacturing process technology.

Founded in 1994 in an MBO from IBM, and with headquarters in the UK, Xyratex has an established global base with R&D and operational facilities in North America, Asia and Europe. 

Contact:

Brad Driver
Vice President of Investor Relations and Corporate Communications, Xyratex
Tel:  +1 (510) 687-5260
Email: brad_driver@xyratex.com

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