3Com Conference to Explore New Ideas for Designing, Managing and Expanding Computer Networks; Second Annual Networks3 Conference to Feature Technology Solutions Lab.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 13, 1997--Finding solutions to the latest computer networking
Computer networking is the engineering discipline concerned with communication between computer systems or devices. challenges, introducing new applications into legacy environments, and learning how to manage the growth of corporate intranets are some of the topics to be explored during 3Com Corporation's (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :COMS COMS 3Com Corporation (stock symbol) COMS Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist COMS Continuous Opacity Monitoring Systems COMS City of Manchester Stadium (UK) ) second annual Networks3 conference, to be held June 9-13 at the San Francisco Marriott The San Francisco Marriott is a skyscraper in San Francisco, California. The building rises 436 feet (133 meters) in the southern region of San Francisco’s Financial District. It contains 39 floors, and was completed in 1989. Hotel. "Those who are directing and implementing computer networks in today's IS organizations are confronting many questions about how to best manage their networks and plan for future growth," said 3Com Chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. Eric Benhamou, who will deliver the conference's keynote address keynote address n. An opening address, as at a political convention, that outlines the issues to be considered. Also called keynote speech. Noun 1. . "Networks3 offers an opportunity to benefit from the experiences of others who have faced similar challenges." Titled "Networks3: Pathways to Growing Your Network," the conference will discuss innovative ways to: -- Apply the latest management technologies to control and optimize networks for greater performance. -- Gain the flexibility necessary to adapt to changing organizational requirements. -- Develop the bandwidth scalability necessary to support business-critical applications. -- Deliver the appropriate class of service for all of the organization's networked communities. During the four day conference, network managers from leading corporations will share their methods and experiences on designing and implementing networks to support a wide range of applications in different environments. 3Com executives, in addition to Benhamou, will also address the conference. Breakout session topics to be addressed during the conference include: -- High-speed local area network, or LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. , technologies. -- Wide area network, or WAN, technologies, including remote access. -- Emerging technologies, including xDSL, cable modems, and 56k. -- Effective techniques for managing the networked enterprise. A state-of-the-art technology solutions lab, featuring live demonstrations of multiple mission-critical network configurations, will be running throughout the conference. The lab will also showcase the network configurations of several key 3Com customers, as well as the latest network management technologies. To register for Networks3, or for additional information, please call toll free (888) 356-8480 or (408) 356-8480. About 3Com 3Com Corporation has helped more than 50 million people gain access to critical information through high speed networks. Designed to serve large enterprises, small offices and homes, 3Com products provide a scalable architecture to meet the immediate and long term connectivity needs of today's users. With research and development on three continents, 3Com is one of the data networking industry's largest and fastest growing companies. The company's innovative marketing, sales and support simplify communication, optimize network reliability and protect customer investments. For further information, visit 3Com's World Wide Web site at http://www.3Com.com or call 1-800-Net-3Com. -0- Note to Editors: 3Com is a registered trademark of 3Com Corporation. CONTACT: Peter Ruzicka Peter Ruzicka (born July 3, 1948) is a German composer of classical music. Ruzicka was born in post-war Düsseldorf, and studied music at the Hamburg Conservatory. In 1969, his cantata, Esta Noche, won a prize, and in 1972, he won the Bach Prize Scholarship. 3Com Corporate Communications Corporate communications is the process of facilitating information and knowledge exchanges with internal and key external groups and individuals that have a direct relationship with an enterprise. 408/764-5853 Peter_Ruzicka@3mail.3Com.com |
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