Silicon Graphics Inc. Names Greg Wood As New CFO

SUNNYVALE, Calif. (November 4, 2008) — Silicon Graphics Inc. (SGI) (NASDAQ: SGIC) a leader in high-performance computing, visualization, storage, and services today named Greg Wood as the Company's new Chief Financial Officer effective Nov. 10, 2008.

Kathy Lanterman, who has been at the company for 10 years and served as CFO since 2006, will step down on Nov. 10, 2008. She will continue to work with the company for a few weeks to complete a smooth transition to Mr. Wood.

"Greg is an experienced public company CFO with a track record for increasing shareholder value and an extensive background in operations, IP monetization, strategic planning, business process improvement, and corporate governance," said Silicon Graphics CEO Robert "Bo" Ewald. "We are delighted to welcome Greg to SGI and look forward to him joining our executive leadership team to help guide SGI through our next phase of transformation."

Wood comes to SGI with more than 25 years financial leadership experience. Most recently he was CEO of Pro Tools Solutions, a provider of innovative Internet marketing solutions for corporations and non-profit organizations. He previously held CFO positions at Liberate Technologies, Intertrust Technologies, and other public and privately-held technology companies. A certified public accountant, Wood holds a B.B.A. in accounting from the University of San Diego and a J.D. from the University of San Francisco.

"SGI has a long history of innovation and delivery of high value computing solutions to its customers", said Wood. "The transformation of the Company has already been set in motion under the able leadership of Bo and Kathy, and I look forward to utilizing my skills and experience to help successfully complete the process."

Ms. Lanterman has been CFO at SGI since March, 2006, and had served as vice president and corporate controller from April 2002 until her appointment as CFO. As CFO she played an instrumental role in the Company's reorganization in 2006, and provided continuity to the CEO and Board through other executive changes.

"Kathy has been a stabilizing force during this transition period for SGI," added Ewald. "Kathy's contribution has been greatly appreciated by SGI over the last two years as CFO and I would like to extend our thanks to her for all of her contributions. We wish her the best in her new endeavors."

"Since I first joined Silicon Graphics as a consultant back in 1997, I've seen the Company go through significant changes," said Lanterman, who is leaving Silicon Graphics to enjoy some well-deserved time off and to pursue other interests. "I am pleased to have played an important role in many of these changes. I would like to thank all the people I have worked with at SGI and our customers for their help and support during a challenging period for the Company."

Silicon Graphics, Inc.
Silicon Graphics, Inc. (SGI) (NASDAQ: SGIC), is a leader in high-performance computing. SGI delivers a complete range of high-performance server and storage solutions along with industry-leading professional services and support that enable its customers to overcome the challenges of complex data-intensive workflows and accelerate breakthrough discoveries, innovation and information transformation. SGI solutions help customers solve their computing challenges whether it's enhancing the quality of life through drug research, designing and manufacturing safer and more efficient cars and airplanes, studying global climate, providing technologies for homeland security and defense, or helping enterprises manage large data. With offices worldwide, the company is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, and can be found on the Web at www.sgi.com.

Note: SGI corporate phone numbers have changed. The new main number for SGI corporate headquarters is 408-524-1980. Effective immediately, all numbers featuring the 650 area code are no longer in service.

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