Cabletron Delivers Simplified Cost-Effective Training Program; Networking Leader Provides Training For Networking Technicians.

ROCHESTER, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 30, 1998--Cabletron Systems (NYSE:CS) introduced today a new Training Pack which simplifies networking education by making it easier to access and more affordable. The Training Pack consists of 12 prepaid days of laboratory and classroom training at a savings of up to 35 percent on more than 25 technical networking courses. Cabletron has responded to the immediate need for more trained networking technicians by delivering this simplified training program to fast-track new and experienced networking technicians.

"Service packaging such as Cabletron's new Training Pack provide both tremendous value at a very attractive discount over individual course purchases, and something that's priceless in an industry timed in nanoseconds--convenience. Instead of the often time-consuming hassle in getting purchase orders to schedule last minute training, managers can get staff trained quickly and often--a key element in maintaining employee loyalty" said Ellen Carney, director and principle analyst, Networking Support Services at Dataquest in Westborough, MA.

Arelys Catena, director of network services at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, FL demands efficient management of system resources. "The rapid evolution of network applications and technology demand frequent enrichment of our professional staff. Ensuring that the right people are trained as quickly as their schedules permit has just gotten easier," said Catena. "Cabletron's unique debit card delivers technical training when we want it and there is no administrative follow through needed."

Customers may include personnel training with their equipment orders and they have up to a year to choose the courses and class dates that meet their schedule. This overcomes last minute purchase orders and administrative constraints while insuring fixed training costs . As the customer registers his choice of courses, they are deducted from his companyUs scholastic debit card and the balance is brought forward. ItUs that simple.

"We are pleased to offer our customers a more convenient, flexible method of satisfying their training requirementve pricing alternative." said Robert Anderson, ccess and communications to millions of people throughout the world. With scaleable products designed for Fosiness solutions for the information age.

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