3Com's Internet Appliance Division Teams With QNX; QNX-R- Technology to be Integrated Into Upcoming Internet Appliance Line.Business & Technology Editors SANTA CLARA Santa Clara, city, Cuba Santa Clara (sän`tä klä`rä), city (1994 est. pop. 217,000), capital of Villa Clara prov., central Cuba. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 15, 2000 3Com Corporation (Nasdaq: COMS COMS 3Com Corporation (stock symbol) COMS Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist COMS Continuous Opacity Monitoring Systems COMS City of Manchester Stadium (UK) ) today announced it is working with QNX A multiuser, multitasking, real time operating system for PCs from QNX Software Systems, Ltd., Ottawa, Ontario (www.qnx.com), that is noted for its low-memory requirement and rapid response. Similar to Unix, it has been in use since the early 1980s. Software Systems to develop a platform for 3Com's upcoming Internet Appliance Also called "information appliance," "smart appliance," and "Web appliance," it is a device specialized for accessing the Web and/or e-mail. Designed for ease of use, it plugs into a telephone jack or LAN connection for Internet hookup. line. By integrating QNX's technology into the new Internet See Web 2.0 and Internet2. Appliance line, 3Com will provide consumers with world-class reliability and simplicity in gaining access to important information anytime, anywhere. The new product line under development is designed to dramatically simplify the family Internet experience. "QNX is renowned for its ability to provide reliable service to mission-critical applications for industries, such as health care," said Don Fotsch, vice president and general manager, 3Com Internet Appliance Division. "At 3Com, our goal is to make friendly, radically simple products for consumers. By combining QNX reliability with 3Com simplicity, we will meet our objective of creating a convenient, enjoyable, time-saving Internet appliance for the family." "3Com has the technology, know-how, and, most of all, market experience to deliver what consumers are waiting for -- a truly simple Internet experience," said Dan Dodge Dan Dodge is the co-creator of the QNX Realtime Operating system (with Gordon Bell). They began the project while students at the University of Waterloo in 1980. After moving to Kanata, Ontario, (a high-tech area outside Ottawa) to start Quantum Software Systems , CTO (Chief Technical Officer) The executive responsible for the technical direction of an organization. See CIO and salary survey. at QNX. "By leveraging QNX's mature portfolio of Internet and multimedia technologies, 3Com can offer its customers a potent combination of speed, usability and, of course, reliability." 3Com's Internet Appliance Division combines the marketing power and channel strength of 3Com's consumer connectivity leadership with the fast-paced, instant decision-making ability of a startup. 3Com's consumer networks business encompasses leading home networking kits, cable and DSL modems ADSL modem or DSL modem is a device used to connect a single computer or router to a DSL phone line, in order to use an ADSL service. The acronym NTBBA (network termination broad band adapter, network termination broad band access) is also common in various countries. and PC webcams all branded 3Com(R) HomeConnect(TM). The goal of the 3Com Internet Appliance team is to provide the best Internet experience by doing a handful of things extremely well. With a foundation in extensive primary customer research, the division is centered on creating radically simple solutions for the digital home. About 3Com's Digital Home 3Com's vision of a digital home is one that connects family members to each other and to important information -- both within and outside the home. Based on real-life consumer needs for Internet connectivity, the digital home parlays 3Com's acknowledged expertise in networking computers and enriches consumers' lifestyles with simple, reliable and innovative products. Encompassing a wide variety of available HomeConnect(TM) brand products, 3Com is the only company that provides every connectivity element required by digital home members -- such as cable and DSL modems, home networking products and PC WebCams. About 3Com With more than 300 million customer connections worldwide, 3Com Corporation connects more people and organizations to information and each other in more innovative, simple and reliable ways than any other networking company. 3Com delivers web-enabled solutions to consumers, small- to medium-sized business sites and network service providers. For more information, visit 3Com's web site at www.3com.com/pressbox. About QNX Software Systems Founded in 1980, QNX Software Systems is the industry leader in realtime, microkernel (1) The part of an operating system that is specialized for the hardware it is running in. The other components of the OS interact with the microkernel in a message-based relationship and do not have to be rewritten when the OS is ported to a new platform. OS technology. The company has established a strong customer base in a variety of industries, including consumer electronics, telecommunications Communicating information, including data, text, pictures, voice and video over long distance. See communications. , medical instrumentation, process control, transportation, point-of-sale, and telephony. QNX products are distributed in over 100 countries worldwide. Visit www.qnx.com 3Com is a registered trademark and HomeConnect is a trademark of 3Com Corporation. QNX is a registered trademark of QNX Software Systems Ltd. |
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