NEC Computers Inc. Joins 3Com Connected Partner Program to Offer Customers Simple, Capability-Rich Networking Solutions.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SACRAMENTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 5, 2000 NEC (NEC Corporation, Tokyo, www.nec.com, www.necus.com) An electronics conglomerate known in the U.S. for its monitors. In Japan, it had the lion's share of the PC market until the late 1990s (see PC 98). NEC was founded in Tokyo in 1899 as Nippon Electric Company, Ltd. Computers to Ship Pre-Configured Mobile and Desktop Computer Systems Featuring Industry-Leading 3Com Wireless Networking See wireless network. Products -- Eases Enterprise Customers' Transition Into the World of Wireless Computing NEC Computers Inc., a leading provider of world-class server, desktop, and mobile computing Using a computing device while in transit. Mobile computing implies wireless transmission, but wireless transmission does not necessarily imply mobile computing. Fixed wireless applications use satellites, radio systems and lasers to transmit between permanent objects such as buildings solutions for the enterprise market, today announced that it has joined 3Com Corporation's (Nasdaq:COMS COMS 3Com Corporation (stock symbol) COMS Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist COMS Continuous Opacity Monitoring Systems COMS City of Manchester Stadium (UK) ) 3Com Connected(R) Partner Program to offer small- and medium-sized enterprises capability-rich networking products that include 3Com's industry-leading wireless solutions. Incorporating 3Com's network interface cards (NIC (1) (Network Interface Card) See network adapter. See also InterNIC. (2) (New Internet Computer) An earlier Linux-based computer from The New Internet Computer Company (NICC), Palo Alto, CA. ) and PC cards into NEC Computers' Versa Versa Versatile System Architecture (Genrad) (R) notebook and PowerMate(R) desktop computers will enable enterprise customers to quickly and cost-effectively migrate to a truly mobile corporate environment. Addressing the market demand for pre-installed network connectivity, customers will be ensured that the world's most reliable, highest-performing and best-selling best·sell·er also best seller n. A product, such as a book, that is among those sold in the largest numbers. best solutions are installed in NEC Computers' 3Com Connected systems. Offering the latest innovations in networking technology, such as 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. , desktop-level traffic controls that enhance the performance of mission-critical and delay-sensitive applications, and managed PC features, NEC Computers' connected systems enable network managers to control the rising cost of network ownership by handling the integration of customers' network and/or Internet connection hardware. "This wireless solution demonstrates NEC Computers' ongoing commitment to provide customers with the latest mobile technologies in a format that is simple to deploy and maintain," said Stacey Wu, product marketing director, NEC Computers Inc. "Through the 3Com Connected Partner Program, NEC Computers offers its enterprise customers high-performance connectivity for fast, simple access to the network, the Internet and today's corporate intranets. Ultimately, the goal is to increase our customers' productivity and flexibility." "Integrating our networking solutions with NEC's award-winning computing products enables truly 'anytime, anywhere' connectivity, furthering the productivity gains that the Internet makes possible," said Tom Werner Thomas C. "Tom" Werner (born April 12, 1950 in New York City, New York) is the Chairman of the Boston Red Sox, as well as an American television producer and businessman. Werner was born in to a wealthy New York area family. , vice president and general manager, Business Connectivity Group, 3Com Corporation. "The relationship between NEC Computers and 3Com provides a migration path for enterprise users to easily adopt wireless capabilities, creating a new era of freedom and mobility in corporate environments." 3Com Connected Partner Program The 3Com Connected Partner Program is a marketing relationship between 3Com Corporation and makers of personal computers to pass along the promise of fast and reliable connections to customers, making wireless computing trouble-free. The 3Com Connected Partner Program eliminates the cost, time and complexity of physically installing and configuring network interface products in clients or servers. IT staff and network managers save time with pre-installed hardware and software drivers, and have a single point of contact for 3Com Connected PC purchases and support. About 3Com 3Com simplifies how people connect to information and services through easy-to-use, connectivity products and solutions for consumers and commercial organizations. The company also provides access infrastructures and IP services platforms for network service providers. For further information, visit www.3com.com or the press site at www.3com.com/pressbox. About NEC Computers Inc. NEC Computers Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. of NEC Computers International B.V., delivers mobile, desktop and server computing solutions to the commercial market 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. . For years, NEC's Versa(R) notebook and PowerMate(R) desktop computers, MobilePro(TM) handheld PCs, and Express5800 servers have won awards in leading industry publications, including Smart Business, PC Magazine and Mobile Computing. NEC Computers focuses on the computing needs of the corporate market and sells systems primarily through the reseller channel. NEC Computers taps into the technological resources of NEC Corporation's (NEC) (Nasdaq:NIPNY) (FTSE FTSE A company that specializes in index calculation. Although not part of a stock exchange, co-owners include the London Stock Exchange and the Financial Times. Notes: The FTSE is similar to Standard & Poor's in the United States. :6701q.1) extensive research and development facilities in Japan, where products are developed for the global marketplace. In 1999, NEC Corporation held the second largest number of patents in the U.S. and serves as the source of NEC Computers' technologically sophisticated products. Note to Editors: NEC and PowerMate are registered trademarks, and Versa is a U.S. registered trademark of NEC Corporation. Express5800 is a trademark of NEC Corporation and/or one or more of its subsidiaries. All are used under license. 3Com and 3Com Connected are registered trademarks of 3Com Corporation. Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation (company) Intel Corporation - A US microelectronics manufacturer. They produced the Intel 4004, Intel 8080, Intel 8086, Intel 80186, Intel 80286, Intel 80386, Intel 486 and Pentium microprocessor families as well as many other integrated circuits and personal computer networking . All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. |
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