3Com Ranked #1 in U.S. Mid-Sized Business Networking Market by Cahners In-Stat Group
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 8, 2000--Recently announced results from Cahners In-Stat (July 2000) establishes 3Com Corporation (Nasdaq: COMS) as #1 among networking equipment vendors for the U.S. mid-sized business market, beating out Cisco Systmes, Nortel Networks, Intel and Hewlett Packard. The report, "Growth Market Rankings for Network Hardware: Middle Market, 2H 1999," attributes 3Com's leadership to its comprehensive product portfolio, serving the specific requirements of mid-sized businesses, combined with a strong reseller channel.
Defining mid-sized businesses as companies with 100-999 employees, the report recognizes 3Com's "much more targeted approach" on providing simple networking solutions to mid-sized businesses as complementary to 3Com's strength and #1 market leadership position in the small business networking segment.
"The networking requirements of mid-sized firms have certainly evolved over the last few years. These firms are supporting a growing number of small remote offices, as well as more telecommuters, leading their investment in small office networking solutions, in addition to more remote access hardware," said Kneko Burney, director of eBusiness Infrastructure & Services for Cahners In-Stat Group. "Because of its expertise in the small office networking market and continued innovation, 3Com had no trouble garnering position in these rankings."
3Com continues to develop and deliver radically simple solutions that are cost-effective, reliable and practical for mid-sized businesses. Customers can position their businesses for growth in the e-business marketplace using several 3Com solutions:
--SuperStack(R) II switches for high-speed LAN infrastructure;
--NBX(R) 100 Communications System for robust voice solutions;
--AirConnect(R) wireless LAN system for wireless connectivity and mobility, and;
--3Com(R) network interface cards (NICs), PC cards and broadband devices for desktop access, laptop access and remote access.
3Com's #1 ranking in the mid-size market complements the #1 Cahners ranking that 3Com presently holds in the small business market. Because 3Com has the brand recognition, product portfolio and a working understanding of the small business and mid-size markets, customers will continue to choose 3Com.
About 3Com Corporation
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.
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