3Com Named a Top Technology Innovator by VARBusiness Magazine: VARs and Integrators Select Switch 8800 as the Winning Convergence Infrastructure Platform.

MARLBOROUGH, Mass. -- 3Com Corporation, a leader in secure converged networks, today was recognized by VARBusiness magazine for outstanding achievement in technology innovation. The 3Com(R) Switch 8800, which is the most powerful enterprise network core switch offered by 3Com, was named a winner in the Voice & Data Networking category of the VARBusiness Tech Innovator awards competition.

VARBusiness magazine, which covers the business of technology integration, honored 3Com at an awards event held on Oct. 20, 2005, in San Francisco. The Switch 8800, a Terabit-speed LAN switch that supports IP telephony convergence and advanced security functionality, was among more than 500 entries submitted in 11 technology categories.

"Innovations like what we've seen from 3Com demonstrate the vibrancy and vitality of the industry," said VARBusiness Editor Lawrence M. Walsh. "They represent breakthroughs that will benefit our solution-provider readers and, in turn, the users of technology."

"3Com has a long heritage of innovation and we continue the legacy by developing and bringing to market a broad portfolio of high-performance, scalable enterprise solutions for secure voice and data convergence, such as the 3Com Switch 8800," said Jim Freeze, 3Com's senior vice president of global marketing. "To be chosen by VARs and integrators for the innovation of the Switch 8800 as a leading convergence infrastructure platform with a host of advanced features sends a clear message that 3Com's secure converged network solutions offer best-in-class enterprise products. Enterprise customers are seeking a superior alternative and, increasingly, 3Com is standing out from the crowd, earning high marks with customers and channel partners."

In addition, the company will be recognized in the VARBusiness Dec. 19 "State of Technology" issue, which will include profiles, features and in-depth explanations of the technologies and products.

About VARBusiness Magazine

For the past 18 years, VARBusiness' strategic resources have been the gateway to the Solution Provider community. VARBusiness provides strategic insight for technology integrators through industry-defining research, in-depth editorial, channel events and innovative Web services, enabling these IT professionals to make educated decisions for their businesses, partnerships and customers. VARBusiness has been the recipient of numerous industry awards for both editorial content and design. Additional information about VARBusiness products, events and services, is available at its Web site, www.varbusiness.com.

About 3Com Corporation

3Com Corporation (NASDAQ: COMS) 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 delivering business value for its customers. Through its TippingPoint division, 3Com is the leading provider of network-based intrusion prevention systems that deliver in-depth application protection, infrastructure protection, and performance protection for corporate enterprises, government agencies, service providers and academic institutions. For further information, please visit www.3com.com, or the press site www.3com.com/pressbox.

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