3Com Moves Forward with IBM Relationship and Enhanced Networking Architecture, Products, Services and Channels; With Acquisition of Chipcom Complete, Networking Leader Unveils Organization and Programs for Customer Support and Combining Architecture, Product Lines and Distribution Channels.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)--Oct. 23, 1995--One week after finalizing its acquisition of Chipcom Corporation, global data networking leader, 3Com Corporation (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) ), today announced programs which offer customers worldwide the industry's most comprehensive range of networking solutions through expanded distribution channels and enhanced services. 3Com also is confirming that the IBM/Chipcom relationship will continue and expand. The relationship's ongoing initiatives will reinforce IBM/3Com leadership in enterprise networking The networking infrastructure in a large enterprise with multiple computer systems and networks of different types is extraordinarily complex. Due to the myriad of interfaces that are required, much of what goes on has little to do with the real data processing of the payroll and orders. and strengthen their positions in high-end networking systems. "We have put everything in place -- top-to-bottom -- to meet Chipcom and 3Com customers' needs without interruption and to offer current and future customers the broadest range of solutions," said Bob Finocchio finocchio: see fennel. , executive vice president of 3Com's Network Systems Operations. "In addition to expanding our product line to meet the full spectrum of customer needs, we have also boosted our ability to service and support customers worldwide. Now with key elements of both companies merged, we are rapidly rolling out new competitive and comprehensive programs, strategies and solutions." Continuing the Chipcom-IBM Relationship In continuing the IBM/Chipcom relationship, IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) and 3Com will jointly develop and support the 8238, 8250 and 8260 family of hub products. IBM will also continue to incorporate its Asynchronous Transfer Mode See ATM. (communications) Asynchronous Transfer Mode - (ATM, or "fast packet") A method for the dynamic allocation of bandwidth using a fixed-size packet (called a cell). See also ATM Forum, Wideband ATM. ATM acronyms. Indiana acronyms. (ATM) technology into the 8260 and 3Com's ONcore multifunction hubs. To help customers evolve to switched LANs, IBM and 3Com will cooperate in the development of HPSN HPSN Hot-Pressed Silicon Nitride HPSN High Performance Scalable Networking and IBM Switched Virtual Networking (SVN SVN Subversion (version control system) SVN Slovenia (international traffic code) SVN Social Venture Network SVN South Vietnam SVN Secure Virtual Network SVN Supervised Visitation Network ) with the aim of enabling desktop machines to automatically define their participation in virtual LANs. As the market leaders in Token Ring A local area network (LAN) access method developed by IBM. Conforming to the IEEE 802.5 standard, Token Ring uses a token ring access method and connects up to 255 nodes in a star topology at 4, 16 or 100 Mbps. and Ethernet, IBM and 3Com will help customers simplify operations and reduce the cost of networking ownership by allowing them to use Token Ring and Ethernet switches to dynamically create and manage virtual LANs. 3Com and IBM will explore other areas of cooperation such as standards for Token Ring interoperability and workgroup solutions. Organizational Structures United Chipcom's product development, marketing and administrative functions will become the Integrated Systems Division within 3Com's Network Systems Operations. In the most recent quarter, ended August 31, 3Com's systems business grew substantially from the prior year and represented more than half of the company's sales. The new division is headed by 3Com's vice president and general manager, Ron Sege, who previously led the growth of 3Com's hub business, including the highly successful SuperStack stackable networking system. In addition, Tim Lieto, vice president of North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. sales at Chipcom, has become a vice president of 3Com and member of 3Com's operating committee. Lieto reports to Bill Marr, executive vice president of worldwide sales. Customer Support -- A Top Priority Customer support from both organizations has been merged providing 3Com and Chipcom customers quicker problem resolution through expanded onsite service and technical support worldwide; additional technical support centers; and wider coverage for faster response to customer inquiries. In addition, a customer hot line has been set up to provide users of 3Com and Chipcom products with answers to virtually any question about the newly merged product lines and support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services . Also, the Chipcom sales force has been merged into 3Com's Worldwide Sales organization. Chipcom customers will continue to work with the same sales personnel who are familiar with their networking requirements, and both traditional 3Com and Chipcom customers now have the added benefit of a wider variety of system solutions. Channel Synergy The highly complementary 3Com and Chipcom channel programs are merging into the existing 3Com netWorking Partners Program. The majority of Chipcom's resellers will become 3Com Advanced Solutions Partners. As such, 3Com's channel programs will enable Chipcom customers to continue to buy Chipcom-heritage products through their currently authorized Chipcom value-added resellers. Enterprise Wide System Strategies For large enterprises, 3Com will be converging the Chipcom Cornerstone Network Architecture (CCNA See Cisco certification. ) with 3Com's High Performance Network Architecture (HPSN). Details of this unified architecture will be announced to customers within the next 60 days. Broadest Product Line, Transcend Enterprise Network Management Together, 3Com and Chipcom products form the industry's most comprehensive service of enterprise networking solutions, providing unsurpassed technology and depth of functionality for building flexible, scalable, standards-based networks. Employing standards-based commonalities and forthcoming value-added applications, 3Com is managing these solutions through the combined power of the 3Com Transcend and Chipcom ONdemand suite of network management applications. Within the next 60 days, 3Com will unveil details of the bundling, integration, and enhanced functionality of these network management solutions as well as new value-added applications for the enterprise. About 3Com 3Com Corporation has helped more than 24 million people gain access to critical information through high-speed networks. Designed to serve large enterprises, service providers, small offices and homes, 3Com products provide a scalable architecture to meet the present and future 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 and is the industry's largest 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. vendor. 3Com's innovative manufacturing, marketing, sales and support simplify communication, optimize network reliability and protect customer investments. For further information visit our Worldwide Web site: http://www.3Com.com. -0- Note to Editors: 3Com, LANplex, NetBuilder II, LinkBuilder, NetBuilder, AccessBuilder, Transcend, CELLplex, LinkSwitch, FMS FMS - Flexible Manufacturing System (factory automation). and SuperStack are registered trademarks of 3Com Corporation. netWorking Partners is a service mark of 3Com Corporation. Chipcom and ONcore are registered trademarks and ONline and ONdemand are trademarks of Chipcom Corporation a subsidiary of 3Com Corporation. All other trademarks belong to their respective organizations. CONTACT: 3Com David Hayward Dr. David Hayward is a fictional character from the ABC soap opera All My Children, as portrayed by Vincent Irizarry since November 27 1997 to March 2, 1998, then July 8 1998 to November 28 2006. Brief character history Dr. , 508/264-1773 or Coltrin & Associates Todd Irwin, 212/221-1616 Leslie Davis, 408/764-7187 |
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