Enterasys Networks and SARCOM Combine Technology and Expertise for Strategic Partnership.Business/Technology EditorsEnterasys 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 the signing of a multi-year, multi-million dollar system integrator (SI) agreement with Sarcom, a nationwide solutions provider. This agreement accelerates the partnership between the two companies, and is designed to offer enterprise customers the highest levels of technology and service for local area network (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 wide area network (WAN) solutions. SARCOM, with more than $450 million in annual revenue, will combine Enterasys' award-winning product portfolio with its years of experience in services and project management to offer enterprise customers a comprehensive approach for meeting their networking requirements. Additionally, SARCOM is working with Enterasys on developing unique go-to-market solutions to further enhance the added value to end-user customers. "SARCOM is excited to partner with a networking leader like Enterasys Networks," said SARCOM 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. Rick Mills. "Enterasys is a pioneer in networking technology, and its hardware and software products will be a strong combination with our services and expertise. This partnership capitalizes on the synergies between our companies to bring the best total solution to the end user." SARCOM, a key strategic partner, will offer a wide range of Enterasys' wired and wireless networking solutions, including its Matrix modular switches and X-Pedition multilayer switch-routers, Aurorean Virtual Private Network (VPN (Virtual Private Network) A private network that is configured within a public network (a carrier's network or the Internet) in order to take advantage of the economies of scale and management facilities of large networks. ), RoamAbout wireless LAN, Dragon Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and NetSight network management solutions. In addition, all of SARCOM'S salespeople will complete the Enterasys Sales Training Program, and 70 consultants will complete the Enterasys Systems Engineer (ESE ESE abbr. east-southeast Noun 1. ESE - the compass point midway between east and southeast east southeast ) or Enterasys Security Systems Engineer (ESSE ESSE Earth System Science Education ESSE European Society for the Study of English ESSE Espace des Sciences Sociales Européen (French) ESSE Enterasys Security Systems Engineer ESSE Environmental Scenario Search Engine ) certification programs. "Enterasys is proud to have a strategic partnership with a well established company such as SARCOM," said Mads Lillelund, executive vice president of worldwide sales and marketing at Enterasys Networks. "SARCOM'S national reach and industry presence make it an excellent partner to expand Enterasys' secure, high-performance networking solutions throughout the marketplace." About SARCOM SARCOM is a leader in technology solutions and services best known for its ability to deliver and support large technology projects. Recognized as an industry leader in customer satisfaction, SARCOM focuses on the management and support of the technology lifecycle. The portfolio of services includes consultation services, project management, procurement services, configuration services, deployment services and infrastructure support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services . Based in Columbus, Ohio, SARCOM serves companies through 1300 technology professionals serving 54 markets nationwide. For more information about SARCOM, visit www.sarcom.com. 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 release may contain projections or other forward-looking statements regarding the future financial performance of the company or other future events and circumstances. Such forward-looking statements by their nature involve risks and uncertainties, and actual results or events could differ materially. Risks that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements include business disruption and market perceptions associated with the company's emergence as an independent public company, as well as risks associated with competitive conditions, pricing and margin pressures as a result of product shifts and changes in market dynamics, greater use of, and expenses associated with, distributors and resellers, limited management resources, the company's acquisition strategy, 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 Cabletron Systems, Inc.'s most recent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the its most recent 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. , and its other more recent reports on Form10-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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