HAVANT, March 10--PRNewswire-AsiaNet/InfoQuest Xyratex Ltd (Nasdaq: XRTX), a leading provider of enterprise class data storage subsystems and disk drive test and process solutions, will present at the DISKCON Asia Pacific 2005 conference being held first in Bangkok and then in Singapore during the week of March 14th, 2005. The conference will address global aspects of the disk drive industry and how data storage has become the central focus of a truly global business. Distinguished speakers and industry experts will discuss topics ranging from the latest technologies to enhance capacity, performance and reliability, to approaches for meeting the increased challenges of manufacturing and distribution. As a member of the DISKCON presentation team, Adam Wray, Executive Vice President, Xyratex, will be presenting 'Equipment Technology for Global Production & Test' at 15:30 on March 14th at the Rama Garden Hotel, Bangkok, and then at 13:25 on March 17, 2005 at the Orchid Country Club, Singapore. Mr. Wray is also a member of the DISKCON executive panel which will examine the status of the industry from both business and technology view points, and provide valuable insights into the factors which influence industry growth. Further information about DISKCON Asia Pacific 2005 is available from IDEMA (www.idema.org). About Xyratex Xyratex is a leading provider of enterprise data storage subsystems and network technology. The company designs and manufactures enabling technology that provides OEM and disk drive manufacturer customers with data storage products to support high-performance storage and data communication networks. Xyratex has over 20 years of experience in research and development relating to disk drives, storage systems and high-speed communication protocols. 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 Europe, the United States and South East Asia. SOURCE: Xyratex Ltd CONTACT: Investor Relations, Brad Driver of Xyratex, +1-408-325-7260, [email protected]; or Public Relations, Curtis Chan of CHAN & ASSOCIATES, INC., +1-714-447-4993, [email protected], for Xyratex Ltd. Web site: http://www.xyratex.com http://www.idema.org --Distributed by AsiaNet (www.asianetnews.net)--