3Com Solves International Data Communications Challenges.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)--Nov. 19, 1997-- Mobile users can now reliably access information around the world with new x2(TM) PC Card modem designed for use in more than 250 countries Global networking leader 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) ) today announced it has solved the technical connectivity problems mobile computer users face when traveling internationally with the availability of a new x2 PC Card modem designed for use in more than 250 countries. By seeking and gaining the necessary approvals of individual telecommunications commissions 3Com is able to offer laptop users the first x2 PC Card that is reliable to use when traveling abroad. "More and more corporate IS managers support global organizations and require technology that can be deployed worldwide," said Rich Redelfs, senior director of marketing for 3Com Mobile Communications Division. "We've gone to great effort to make sure the new 3Com Megahertz One million cycles per second. See MHz. MegaHertz - (MHz) Millions of cycles per second. The unit of frequency used to measure the clock rate of modern digital logic, including microprocessors. (r) 56Kbps* International PC Card meets their need for reliable, hassle-free access to business-critical information, no matter where they are." Why International Approval is Important As more markets become global, business and sales executives find themselves visiting offices worldwide. Differences in telephone networks around the world make it necessary for any device that plugs into the telephone system to be homologated approved for use by the telecommunications commission in each individual country. For example, a PC Card modem that is approved for use in North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. may not be approved for use in Germany or France. Using an unapproved un·ap·proved adj. Not approved or sanctioned: an unapproved vaccine; an unapproved protest march. PC Card may damage the modem or the phone system equipment. The new 3Com Megahertz PC Card, model CC1560i, is homologated for use in most countries around the world allowing users hassle-free access to information without fear of causing damage to their PC Card modem or the phone system equipment. Hassle-free High Speed Connections Worldwide In addition to its extensive homologation Certification, confirmation or approval. Data communications equipment is often subject to the homologation requirements of various countries. , the CC1560i also features 3Com's x2 technology, the world's most widely deployed 56 Kbps technology. To date, more than 1000 Internet Service Providers Internet service provider (ISP) Company that provides Internet connections and services to individuals and organizations. For a monthly fee, ISPs provide computer users with a connection to their site (see data transmission), as well as a log-in name and password. offer x2 support in more than 30 countries around the world. Today's mobile workers who access information while traveling internationally save time by downloading their information from the Internet or corporate network significantly faster than a 28.8 Kbps modem. When purchased in North America, the CC1560i comes with a guaranteed free upgrade to the 56Kbps ITU (International Telecommunication Union, Geneva, Switzerland, www.itu.ch) A telecommunications standards body that is under the auspices of the United Nations. Comprising more than 185 member countries, the ITU sets standards for global telecom networks. standard after it is adopted.** The new 3Com Megahertz 56Kbps International PC Card, model CC1560i, also comes with 3Com's exclusive WorldPort(r) software, a utility program that allows for easy country-by-country selection and setup. Users simply select the country flag or name from a list and the modem is reset for that specific location. The CC1560i has built-in pre-programmed initialization strings for proper operation in more than 250 countries around the world. The North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. version of the CC1560i includes adapters for use in the UK, Germany and France. Additional country adapters are available for purchase and information is packaged with the CC1560i. Pricing and Availability The 3Com Megahertz 56Kbps International PC Card, model CC1560i, is available for sale immediately in North America with a list price of US$269, and will be available for sale in select markets worldwide in January 1998. For enterprise customers with a large mobile work force, the CC1560i is also available in a convenient 100 pack at a significant cost savings. All 3Com Megahertz PC Card modems come with a five-year limited warranty Limited warranty A warranty with certain conditions and limitations on the parts covered, type of damage covered, and/or time period for which the agreement is good. and unlimited access to technical support (801/320-7777). For sales information, customers can contact 3Com at (800) LAPTOPS (800/527-8677), or send e-mail to salesinfo@mhz.com. Market-Leading Mobile Solutions 3Com Mobile Communications Division is the world's leading manufacturer of data communications data communications, application of telecommunications technology to the problem of transmitting data, especially to, from, or between computers. In popular usage, it is said that data communications make it possible for one computer to "talk" with another. solutions for mobile computer users. The company provides a full line of PC Card (PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association, San Jose, CA, www.pcmcia.org) An international standards body and trade association that was founded in 1989 to establish a standard for connecting peripherals to portable computers. PCMCIA created the PC Card. See PC Card. ) products including modems, cellular-capable modems, combination Ethernet-Modems, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet An earlier name for 100Mbps Ethernet. See 100Base-T. (networking) Fast Ethernet - A version of Ethernet developed in the 1990s(?) which can carry 100 Mbps compared with standard Ethernet's 10 Mbps. It requires upgraded network cards and hubs. , and CardBus PC Cards. Independent market data shows 3Com leading the mobile computing industry in the modem and Ethernet-Modem combination PCMCIA categories with a respective 39 percent and 40 percent of worldwide PC Card shipments. [source: Dataquest, In-Stat] About 3Com 3Com Corporation enables individuals and organizations worldwide to communicate and share information and resources at anytime from anywhere. As one of the world's preeminent suppliers of data, voice and video communications technology, 3Com has delivered networking solutions to more than 100 million customers worldwide. With global reach and local touch, the company provides enterprises, network service providers and carriers, small businesses and consumers with comprehensive, innovative information access products and system solutions for building intelligent, reliable and high performance local and wide area networks. 3Com has worldwide revenues of more than $6.0 billion and employs approximately 13,200 people in 45 countries. For further information, visit 3Com's World Wide Web site at http://www.3com.com. 3Com, Megahertz and WorldPort are registered trademarks and x2 is a trademark of 3Com Corporation or its subsidiaries. *All x2 products are capable of 56 Kbps downloads; however, due to FCC (1) (Federal Communications Commission, Washington, DC, www.fcc.gov) The U.S. government agency that regulates interstate and international communications including wire, cable, radio, TV and satellite. The FCC was created under the U.S. rules which restrict power output of service providers' modems, current download speeds are limited to 53 Kbps. Actual speeds may vary depending on line conditions. Uploads from end users to service providers travel at speeds up to 28.8 Kbps. An x2 modem, an analog phone line compatible with x2 technology and an Internet provider with x2 service are required for these high speed downloads. See www.3com.com for details. **Guaranteed upgrade to ITU-T See ITU. ITU-T - International Telecommunications Union 56K standard valid for all currently available Megahertz(r) CC1560i PC Card modems. This offer valid in the U.S. and Canada only through 6/30/98. CONTACT: 3Com Corp., Santa Clara Thea Hayden, 408/326-3021 thea_hayden@3com.com |
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