3Com Security Switches 7245 and 7280 Consolidate Network Infrastructures, Reduce Operating Costs and Streamline Management.MARLBOROUGH & CONCORD, Mass. -- 3Com and Crossbeam Systems Expand Strategic Alliance 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 it has unveiled the 3Com(R) Security Switches 7245 and 7280, two cost-effective security services Security services are state institutions for the provision of intelligence, primarily of a strategic nature, but also including protective security intelligence. Examples include the Security Service (MI5) and the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) in the United Kingdom, and the switches that offer large enterprises and service providers a safer, simpler way to secure their networks. The 3Com Security Switches 7245 and 7280 are a result of an expanded agreement between 3Com and Crossbeam(R) Systems, Inc., a leading global developer of total security solutions. The original alliance established in 2003 focused on the 3Com(R) Security Switch 6200. Both products are chassis-based systems, with the 3Com Security Switch 7245 featuring seven slots and the 3Com Security Switch 7280 featuring 14 slots. "As an end-to-end networking provider, 3Com is uniquely positioned to overlay standards-based security technologies into the various elements of the network infrastructure as well as into purpose built security appliances, which are deployed at key points of vulnerability across the network," said Sudhakar Ramakrishna, 3Com vice president of product line management. "3Com's strategy is to meet the needs of enterprise customers by providing the lowest cost of operations for secure extended networks supporting today's business Today's Business is a show on CNBC that aired in the early morning, 5 to 7AM ET timeslot, hosted by Liz Claman and Bob Sellers, and it was replaced by Wake Up Call on Feb 4, 2002. needs." Designed for large enterprise and service provider networks, the switches are fault resilient See high availability. and offer superior performance, while running "best-of-breed" security engines for firewalls, virtual private networks (VPNs), intrusion detection, virus scanning, URL URL in full Uniform Resource Locator Address of a resource on the Internet. The resource can be any type of file stored on a server, such as a Web page, a text file, a graphics file, or an application program. filtering, content filtering, anti-spam defenses and secure remote access via socket secure layers (SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) The leading security protocol on the Internet. Developed by Netscape, SSL is widely used to do two things: to validate the identity of a Web site and to create an encrypted connection for sending credit card and other personal data. ) VPN (Virtual Private Network) A private network that is configured within a public network (a carrier's network or the Internet) in order to take advantage of the economies of scale and management facilities of large networks. . 3Com's unique multi-application approach includes working with leading software vendors such as: Check Point Software Technologies, Internet Security Systems, Inc. (ISS ISS See Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS). ), Trend Micro, Aladdin and Secure Computing. "As the industry continues to migrate to integrated security solutions, Crossbeam has proven to be a valuable ally in delivering the best solutions available to our customers and remains a crucial piece of our security portfolio," Ramakrishna said. "After a successful roll-out of the 3Com Security Switch 6200, 3Com is excited to expand this relationship to bring the same 'best-of-breed' security solutions to our large enterprise customers." "The convergence of networking and security is not just an industry trend, it's a business imperative," said Jason Wright, Frost & Sullivan industry analyst and program leader for security technologies. "Enterprise networks are probed and attacked on a daily basis, so the ability to deliver a comprehensive enterprise solution consisting of 3Com networking products, global channel and expertise combined with Crossbeam's innovative multi-application security services switches offers a unique opportunity to secure the communications, information and networks of enterprise customers around the world." "Based on our own deployments with more than 250 enterprises and service providers worldwide, today's networks require a high performance, integrated security solution capable of addressing the evolving threats that companies face today," said Peter George, president 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. of Crossbeam Systems. "With the expansion of our strategic alliance, 3Com now has a full line of security services switches to create safer, simpler networks for enterprises of all sizes." 3Com Product Availability and Sales Distribution The 3Com Security Switches are available immediately and start at $50,000 (USD USD In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the U.S. Dollar. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. ) excluding independent software vendor (ISV (Independent Software Vendor) A person or company that develops software. It implies an organization that specializes in software only and is not part of a computer systems or hardware manufacturer. ) licenses. 3Com sells and markets 3Com Security Switches 7245 and 7280 and other 3Com-branded security products through an authorized set of system integrators and channel partners worldwide. Large enterprises including federal government agencies and service providers in North and Latin America are two targeted vertical markets for 3Com. About 3Com 3Com is a tier-one provider of innovative, practical and high-value voice and data networking products and solutions for enterprises of all sizes and public sector organizations. For further information, please visit www.3com.com, or the press site www.3com.com/pressbox. About Crossbeam Systems Crossbeam Systems is a global growth company that pioneered the integrated security device market and is a leading developer of total security solutions required for safer, simpler networks. More information is available at www.crossbeamsystems.com. 3Com and the 3Com logo are registered trademarks of 3Com Corporation. Crossbeam Systems and Crossbeam are registered trademarks of Crossbeam Systems, Inc. All other company, product or service names mentioned in this press release are the property of their respective owners. |
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