3Com Congratulates Bob Metcalfe on Winning the National Medal of Technology; Highest Honor for Technological Innovation Bestowed upon 3Com Founder and Former CEO.MARLBOROUGH, Mass. -- 3Com Corporation extends its congratulations to the company's Founder and former 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. , Bob Metcalfe, for receiving the National Medal of Technology for the invention, standardization standardization In industry, the development and application of standards that make it possible to manufacture a large volume of interchangeable parts. Standardization may focus on engineering standards, such as properties of materials, fits and tolerances, and drafting and commercialization of Ethernet Ethernet Telecommunications networking protocol introduced by Xerox Corp. in 1979. It was developed as an inexpensive way of sending information quickly between office machines connected together in a single room or building, but it rapidly became a standard computer . Mr. Metcalfe was presented with the honor As a verb, to accept a bill of exchange, or to pay a note, check, or accepted bill, at maturity. To pay or to accept and pay, or, where a credit so engages, to purchase or discount a draft complying with the terms of the draft. by President George W. Bush at a ceremony at the White House on March 14, 2005. He and the other technology laureates were hosted the following day by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Carlos Gutierrez, whose agency manages the medals program. "Bob's innovation and influence go far beyond the networking industry, and technology as a whole, so it is very fitting he should receive this honor," said Bruce Claflin, 3Com's president and CEO. "Bob's invention and standardization of Ethernet was the cornerstone cornerstone Ceremonial building block, dated or otherwise inscribed, usually placed in an outer wall of a building to commemorate its dedication. Often the stone is hollowed out to contain newspapers, photographs, or other documents reflecting current customs, with a view to on which 3Com was founded. Today, we continue to advance his innovation, with the convergence of data, voice and even power, all securely delivered over Ethernet, which enables businesses to communicate and share information more effectively than ever." Metcalfe founded 3Com in June of 1979, and was the company's first president and CEO. 3Com, which represents computers, communications and compatibility, was Metcalfe's vision for a company that builds products to run Ethernet, which would eventually become the standard for Local Area Networks (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. ). "I am very pleased to receive this honor and I share it with 3Com," added Bob Metcalfe. "3Com continues to build on and advance what I started in 1973 when I invented Ethernet and in 1979 when I founded the company. 3Com continues to break new ground in ways for organizations to use Ethernet to communicate beyond what I even imagined was possible." The National Medal of Technology is the highest honor awarded by the President of the United States The head of the Executive Branch, one of the three branches of the federal government. The U.S. Constitution sets relatively strict requirements about who may serve as president and for how long. to America's leading innovators innovators people who will try new things. early innovators important figures in the farming or client community because they are the leaders in the introduction of new techniques and management systems. . Established by an act of Congress in 1980, the Medal of Technology was first awarded in 1985. The Medal is given annually to individuals, teams, and/or companies/divisions for their outstanding contributions to the Nation's economic, environmental and social well-being through the development and commercialization of technology products, processes and concepts; technological innovation; and development of the Nation's technological manpower. The purpose of the National Medal of Technology is to recognize those who have made lasting contributions to America's competitiveness, standard of living, and quality of life through technological innovation, and to recognize those who have made substantial contributions to strengthening the Nation's technological workforce. By highlighting the national importance of technological innovation, the Medal also seeks to inspire future generations of Americans to prepare for and pursue technical careers to keep America at the forefront of global technology and economic leadership. About 3Com Corporation 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) ) is a leading provider of secure, converged voice and data networking solutions for enterprises of all sizes. 3Com offers a broad line of innovative products backed by world class sales, service and support, which excel at Verb 1. excel at - be good at; "She shines at math" shine at excel, surpass, stand out - distinguish oneself; "She excelled in math" delivering business value for its customers. When customers exercise choice, their choice is 3Com. For further information, please visit www.3com.com, or the press site www.3com.com/pressbox. Copyright (C) 2005 3Com Corporation. 3Com and the 3Com logo are registered trademarks and Exercise Choice is a trademark of 3Com Corporation. All other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective holders. |
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