Allied Telesyn Awarded State of California CMAS Contract.Business Editors/High Tech Writers BOTHELL, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 18, 2000 Contract provides pre-negotiated terms and pricing for government agencies and education institutions throughout California to purchase the company's networking hardware Networking hardware typically refers to equipment facilitating the use of a computer network. Typically, this includes routers, switches, access points, network interface cards and other related hardware. and software Allied Telesyn International ( http://www.alliedtelesyn.com ), a worldwide leader in simplifying networking for businesses of all sizes, announced today that the company has been awarded a new contract with the State of California to provide networking and 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. hardware and software. The contract, California Multiple Award Schedule (CMAS CMAS Confédération Mondiale des Activités Subaquatiques CMAS World Underwater Federation CMAS California Multiple Awards Schedule CMAS Commercial Mobile Alert System (US FCC warning system) CMAS Childhood Myositis Assessment Scale ) #3-99-70-1055A, provides pre-negotiated pricing and terms under which State of California agencies and any city, county, district or other local governmental body or corporation empowered to expend public funds See Fund, 3. See also: Public can purchase Allied Telesyn 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. and WAN hardware and software products. This contract with the State of California, the second of its kind awarded to the company in a single month, highlights the redefined commitment to the State and Local government marketplace, increased breadth of product line and reputation for quality and service that Allied Telesyn has developed and nurtured, and places the company on the short list of leading network hardware manufacturers to hold a CMAS contract. Allied Telesyn was also recently awarded a contract to supply managed switches by the California State University system California State University System, coordinating agency established in 1960 by the merger of individual California state colleges, now consisting of 23 campuses. . "Allied Telesyn is widely recognized by the government and education markets as a proven supplier of high quality networking hardware that meet stringent price/performance goals," said Sean Keohane, Allied Telesyn's Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. "Whether it is via direct contract-based sales or through our established reseller channel, we're extremely pleased to have the opportunity to provide our quality networking products to educational institutions and government agencies in the State of California under the new CMAS contract's pre-negotiated terms." California state and local governmental agencies can make purchases under the CMAS contract (#3-99-70-1055A) effective immediately. The term of the current contract runs through April 1, 2004. Allied Telesyn will be demonstrating products from its comprehensive line of 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 Gigabit products next week at ComNet in Washington, D.C., and this week at Comdex, Canada. At ComNet, January 25-27, Allied Telesyn will occupy booth #1350 in the Washington Convention Center The Washington Convention Center has been the name of two convention centers in Washington, D.C. The old Washington Convention Center was located at 909 H Street NW and was in use from 1983 until 2004. ; at Comdex Canada in Vancouver, January 19-21, the company will exhibit at the Vancouver Trade and Convention Center in booth #CZ3. About Allied Telesyn International Allied Telesyn International simply connects the world with affordable, highly reliable networking technology and products. Allied Telesyn's product lines build networks that link people to information - in small networks, across large networks, and over the Internet. Its Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and Gigabit Ethernet An Ethernet standard that transmits at 1 Gbps. Used mostly to connect high-end workstations and servers as well as for network backbones, Gigabit Ethernet transmits full duplex from point to point using switches and half duplex in a shared environment (CSMA/CD) using a hub. connectivity products for fiber optic, traditional copper and mixed networks keep cost of ownership low by delivering quality and backing it with ServiceStor(TM), Allied Telesyn's comprehensive package of service and support programs that include superior warranties and free telephone support. Incorporated in 1987, Allied Telesyn is headquartered in Bothell, Washington Bothell is a city located in the state of Washington. The population was 30,150 at the time of the 2000 census. Prior to annexation and the 2000 census, the northern portions of Bothell which lie in Snohomish County were considered a part of the Alderwood Manor-Bothell North , and has locations throughout the U.S. and the world. Allied Telesyn's products are available through a large network of consultants, resellers, retailers and catalogs. Further information on Allied Telesyn International and its products can be found at http://www.alliedtelesyn.com , or by calling its headquarters at (800) 424-4284. |
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