Asante Technologies Joins NetTeam's Top Networking Vendors in NetDay'96 Activities; Company Supports PC Day, Launches Adopt-a-School Program to Provide Networking and Internet Access to Local Schools.SAN JOSE San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 24, 1996--As part of its ongoing education program and strong commitment to initiatives promoting universal information access, Asante Technologies, Inc., (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 :ASNT ASNT American Society of Non-destructive Testing ASNT American Society for Neural Transplantation ASNT Astrological Association of North Texas (Dallas - Fort Worth Metroplex) ASNT Application Sharing Nt ), a leading provider of Ethernet and 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. networking products, today announced it has joined the NetTeam96 consortium. NetTeam96 is a group of local corporations formed to help schools access the information superhighway as part of NetDay96, the "electronic barnraising" taking place in more than 35 states across the country. As a member of NetTeam96, Asante will donate both time and networking equipment for the event, which is actually a series of NetDays occurring throughout the country during October and November. "There is no greater gift that the high-tech community can donate to our schools than unlimited access to information," said Jim Cansler, vice president of sales, Asante. "We are honored to be participating in this program to prepare the next generation of scientists, business professionals and leaders with a more competitive future." The consortium companies, which include Apple Computer, Asante Technologies, Cisco Systems “Cisco” redirects here. For other uses, see Cisco (disambiguation). Cisco System,Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCO, HKSE: 4333 ) is an American multinational corporation with 54,000 employees and annual revenue of US $28.48 billion as of 2006. , Farallon Communications, NETCOM NETCOM Network Enterprise Technology Command (US Army) NetCom Network Command (information systems) , Netscape, Spyglass/SurfWatch, 3Com, and U.S. Robotics (U.S. Robotics, Inc., Schaumburg, IL, www.usr.com) A modem manufacturer highly regarded for its quality products. The company manufactures its own chipsets (data pumps) and often leads with innovations. Its HST protocol was a high-speed, reliable protocol before V. , have pledged more than $7 million in product and service donations, price discounts and technical expertise. To ensure that NetDay volunteers, teachers and school administrators have the equipment and technical support they need at their fingertips "Fingertips" is a 1963 number-one hit single recorded live by "Little" Stevie Wonder for Motown's Tamla label. Wonder's first hit single, "Fingertips" was the first live, non-studio recording to reach number-one on the Billboard Pop Singles chart in the United States. , NetTeam member companies have created a catalog of available products, services and technical assistance. The catalog is being distributed nationally to NetDay state organizers to help ensure NetDay's success and is available online at www.NetDay96.com. PC Day In addition to its involvement in NetTeam96, Asante will also provide hundreds of Ethernet adapter The Ethernet hardware required to attach to an Ethernet network. It typically resides on an expansion board, but is sometimes built into the motherboard. An Ethernet adapter is required in each client and server. See Ethernet and network adapter. cards, a donation valued at $40,000, to SmartSchools PC Day. While NetDay has been overwhelmingly successful in wiring schools, many needy schools in the Bay Area do not have computers to take advantage of the network infrastructure now in place. PC Day, taking place on November 16, is designed to provide the necessary equipment for these schools. As part of the event, volunteers will distribute 3,000 brand-new, network-ready personal computers to classrooms networked as a result of NetDay. SmartSchools PC Day is organized by Smart Valley, Inc., a non-profit organization A non-profit organization (abbreviated "NPO", also "non-profit" or "not-for-profit") is a legally constituted organization whose primary objective is to support or to actively engage in activities of public or private interest without any commercial or monetary profit purposes. of local business leaders who help secure equipment donations from area companies and distribute them to schools and other community organizations. Adopt-A-School In honor of both NetDay and PC Day, Asante has launched an Adopt-a-School program to provide schools with additional necessary infrastructure for accessing the Internet. The first school to benefit from the company's new program is Frick Junior High School in Oakland, California “Oakland” redirects here. For other uses, see Oakland (disambiguation). Oakland (IPA: /ˈoʊklənd/), founded in 1852, is the eighth-largest city in the U.S. . For the state-wide California NetDay on October 12, Asante designed and installed Frick Jr. High's network. The company donated all the 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. needed to connect 100 computers throughout the school and Asante staff assisted with the installation. "Asante is happy to provide networking products and volunteer its support to ensure that Frick Jr. High's students are well prepared for the future," said Russ Cook, Asante's director of education sales. "We are familiar to the education marketplace and understand the need for providing local schools with the technology that will enable them to compete in today's electronic environment." About Asante Founded in 1988, Asante Technologies offers a full line of high-performance products for Ethernet and Fast Ethernet networks, including adapters, intelligent and non-intelligent hubs, switches, bridge products and network management. Asante products are available through a worldwide network of VARs, system integrators and distributors. For additional information, contact Asante at 800/662-9686 or browse the company's Web site at www.asante.com. For more information about NetTeam96, call 1-800/NetTeam1 (800/638-3261) or look up the NetDay96 web site at www.netday96.com. CONTACT: Asante Technologies Jennifer C. Doettling, 408/435-8401, Ext. 282 jdoettli@Asante.com or Walt & Company Communications Erin Curtis/Melissa Deagman, 408/496-0900 ecurtis@walt.com/mdeagman@walt.com |
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