Enterasys Networks Again Leads the Modular Layer 3 Switching Market According to Dell'Oro Group.Business/Technology Editors ROCHESTER, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 21, 2001 Enterasys Achieves the Number One Position in Layer 3 Modular Port Shipments for the Eleventh Consecutive Quarter Enterasys Networks This article or section contains information about scheduled or expected future events. It may contain tentative information; the content may change as the event approaches and more information becomes available. Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : ETS ETS Educational Testing Service (nonprofit private educational testing and measurement organization) ETS Emergency Telecommunications Service ETS Electronic Trading System ETS Engineering (&) Technical Services ), a leader in enterprise networking The networking infrastructure in a large enterprise with multiple computer systems and networks of different types is extraordinarily complex. Due to the myriad of interfaces that are required, much of what goes on has little to do with the real data processing of the payroll and orders. solutions, announced that the Dell'Oro Group has again ranked it number one in market share in the rapidly growing modular Layer 3 switching market. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the Dell'Oro Group's third-quarter report, Enterasys held the number one position in worldwide modular Layer 3 ports shipped, with 33.2% of the market. Enterasys also retained the top position in several other categories for Layer 3 switching 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. , Europe and the rest of the world. The recently released Dell'Oro Group report finds that Enterasys ranked number one in market share for the period of July through September, 2001 in the following categories: -- Total worldwide ports shipped, Layer 3 modular (33.2%) -- Total North American ports shipped, Layer 3 modular (38.1%) -- Total European ports shipped, Layer 3 modular (31.9%) -- Total "rest of world" ports shipped, Layer 3 modular (24.6%) -- 10/100 Ethernet worldwide ports shipped, Layer 3 modular (35.9%) -- 10/100 Ethernet North American ports The List of North American ports is primarily shipping ports of North America. Introduction This list of North American ports consists primarily of shipping ports of North America, but also includes some that are primarily or significantly devoted to other shipped, Layer 3 modular (41.1%) -- 10/100 Ethernet European ports shipped, Layer 3 modular (34.5%) -- 10/100 Ethernet "rest of world" ports shipped, Layer 3 modular (27%) -- Gigabit Ethernet worldwide ports shipped, Layer 3 modular (22.2%) -- Gigabit Ethernet North American ports shipped, Layer 3 modular (26.4%) "Enterasys' continuing success in the Layer 3 market is a result of our singular focus on the enterprise customer and our dedication to becoming the most trusted partner for IT solutions," said Henry Fiallo, chairman 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 Enterasys Networks. "Our leadership position in the high-growth modular Layer 3 switching market demonstrates that our solutions are meeting the needs of customers around the globe." The "Q3 Ethernet Switch Report" ranks all manufacturers in the Layer 3 switching market, including Alcatel, Avaya, 3Com, Cisco Systems, Extreme Networks, Foundry and Nortel Networks. The Dell'Oro Group predicts that the Layer 3 market will grow to $9.25 billion by 2005. Enterasys offers the Matrix(TM) line of modular switches and X-Pedition(TM) line of modular, multilayer switch routers. Enterasys switching and routing solutions combine award-winning performance with a full set of advanced features to provide secure, high-availability networks that meet the requirements of enterprise customers. About Enterasys Networks Enterasys Networks (NYSE: ETS) is a leading worldwide provider of communications infrastructures for enterprise-class customers. Enterasys' networking hardware and software offerings deliver the innovative security, availability and mobility solutions required by Global 2000 organizations coupled with the industry's strongest service and support. For more information, visit www.enterasys.com. This press release contains contain projections and other forward-looking statements regarding the future financial performance of the Company or other future events and circumstances, and actual results, events and circumstances could differ materially. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts or guarantees of future performance, and are based on current estimates and numerous assumptions. These estimates and assumptions reflect subjective judgments concerning future events and circumstances and may be incomplete or incorrect, and unanticipated events or circumstances may occur causing these estimates and assumptions to be wrong. Risks that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those described in the projections or forward-looking statements include business disruption and market perceptions associated the recent terrorist activity experienced in the United States and any possible continuation or repercussions repercussions npl → répercussions fpl repercussions npl → Auswirkungen pl thereof or responses thereto, as well as risks associated with the timing and execution of the Company's strategy for Aprisma Management Technologies Aprisma Management Technologies was created after Cabletron Systems was broken up into 5 smaller pieces, as the business unit to continue the highly successful SPECTRUM network management suite. It was acquired in early 2005 by Concord, which in turn was acquired by Computer Associates. , Inc., competitive conditions, pricing and margin pressures as a result of product shifts and changes in market dynamics, greater use of, and expenses associate with, distributors and resellers, limited management resources, the Company's acquisition strategy, extension or deterioration of prevailing economic conditions, volatility in the stock markets and market valuations being placed on communications infrastructure and service companies, technological changes, intellectual property protection and related issues, dependence on suppliers and contract manufacturers, and potential volatility in operating results, among others. For a more detailed discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties related to the company's business, please refer to the most recent filings of Enterasys Networks, Inc. and Cabletron Systems Inc. with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Cabletron's annual report on Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. for the fiscal year ended March 3, 2001 and their other more recent reports on Form 10-Q Form 10-Q See 10-Q. and Form 8-K Form 8-K The form required by the SEC when a publicly held company incurs any event that might affect its financial situation or the share value of its stock. Form 8-K See 8-K. . |
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