3Com Corp. signs on 10 new PC partners
to its 3Com Network Ready program; the
3Com Network Ready program's newest
partners include Cinet, Data General,
Elonex, ENTEX Information Services Inc.,
Ingram Micro, Multimicro, Olivetti
Personal Computers, Siemens Nixdorf
AG, SYNNEX Information Technologies
Inc. and Tech Data
SPECIAL NOTICE: This is a corrected version of the original
article
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 21,
1997--3Com Corp. (NASDAQ:COMS), the global leader in
network connectivity, today announced the newest addition of
PC manufacturers and PC suppliers to join its major
certification and branding program: the 3Com Network Ready
program.
3Com launched the program in January with 19 supporting
partners to lead the emerging network-ready market and in
only three months has strengthened its partner list with 10
new partners, making end systems preconfigured with a
3Com network interface more widely available throughout the
world.
3Com's Network Ready program provides the highest quality
and most reliable client PCs and servers preconfigured for
quick access to corporate networks while significantly
reducing the cost of ownership. The program is designed to
reduce costs associated with installation and configuration,
freeing up valuable in-house MIS resources. 3Com Network
Ready certified systems give customers the benefit of a single
direct source for sales and support.
"The program leverages 3Com's technical leadership in
Ethernet and Fast Ethernet," said Doug Spreng, executive
vice president of 3Com Interface Products. "3Com and its
partners are committed to building 3Com Network Ready
systems that represent the best-in-class networked PC
solutions. With 3Com Network Ready certified systems,
customers benefit from the most reliable and compatible
network connection." 3Com Network Ready Program Details
To become a 3Com Network Ready partner, PC
manufacturers and suppliers must perform rigorous testing to
certify compatibility and meet the following criteria:
- they must have the necessary 3Com network interface
hardware and software pre-installed
- they must confirm the system works with a stated range of
network operating systems
- they must have the necessary operating and diagnostic
procedures to work effectively in a networked environment
In addition, 3Com Network Ready partners can leverage the
3Com brand by displaying the 3Com Network Ready logo on
their products. As the recognized leader in network
connectivity, the 3Com Network Ready logo validates that
products carrying this mark offer unsurpassed quality and
compatibility. Only 3Com network interface cards offer 3Com's
patented Parallel Tasking architecture for greater performance
and DynamicAccess features.
DynamicAccess software brings intelligence to the edge of
the network by making 3Com NICs active network
components that interact with other parts of the network to
optimize network performance and control. 3Com also offers
customers the broadest range of networking solutions,
including industry-leading hubs, switches, and routers, along
with 3Com's TranscendWare software.
TranscendWare software is the only policy-based
management software that operates in a multi-vendor
application environment so organizations can choose and
integrate the best products in a "future-proof network" based
on accepted industry standards to ensure interoperability in
any network environment.
The newest partner additions include Cinet, Data General,
Elonex, ENTEX Information Services Inc., Ingram Micro,
Multimicro, Olivetti Personal Computers, Siemens Nixdorf AG,
SYNNEX Information Technologies Inc. and Tech Data.
Founding partners in the program include major direct PC
Vendors: Acer Group; Dell Computer Corp.; Gateway 2000
Inc.; Hitachi PC Corp. and Micron Electronics Inc. Also
included are leading resellers, integrators and PC suppliers:
Caliber Computer Corp.; CompuCom; Inacom; Intelligent
Electronics; Inteva Microsystems Inc.; MicroAge Computer
Centers Inc.; Mitsuba Corp.; Multiwave Technology; New
World Technologies Inc.; Nexar Technologies Inc.; Pionex
Technologies Inc.; Premio Computer Inc.; ProGen Technology
Inc. and Quantex MicroSystems Inc.
3Com Corp. has helped more than 50 million people gain
access to critical information through high-speed networks.
Designed to serve large enterprises, small offices and homes,
3Com products provide a scaleable architecture to meet the
immediate and long-term connectivity needs of today's users.
With research and development on three continents, 3Com is
one of the data networking industry's largest and fastest
growing companies. The company's innovative manufacturing,
marketing, sales and support simplify communication,
optimize network reliability and protect customer investments.
NOTE TO EDITORS: 3Com and Parallel Tasking are
registered trademarks and 3Com Network Ready,
DynamicAccess and TranscendWare are trademarks of 3Com
Corp. 3Com Network Ready Program Partner Quotes: Acer
Group
"At Acer we believe the 3Com Network Ready program
provides two major benefits for Acer customers," said Lance
Wu, president of Acer Netxus Inc., Acer Taiwan. "Our recently
announced strategic alliance with 3Com, together with our
participation in the 3Com Network Ready program will match
what we consider to be the industry's best PC technology with
the industry's best networking technologies from 3Com,
providing end users with market leading networked PC
products and services.
"Furthermore our partnership with 3Com will combine our
existing extensive worldwide sales channel and logistics
infrastructure with the global sales channel for 3Com, ensuring
that all of our customers will be well supported in the future."
Dell Computer Corp.
"Dell and 3Com have had a long-standing strategic
relationship and becoming a partner in the 3Com Network
Ready program is a logical next step in that relationship," said
Michael Dell, chairman and CEO, Dell Computer Corp. "Dell
and 3Com have worked together to incorporate 3Com
technology into our most popular desktops and the docking
stations and PC cards for our award-winning Latitude
notebooks, as well as on our new PowerEdge network server
line. 3Com has been an excellent partner and we look forward
to continuing our work together." Hitachi PC Corp.
"Nothing is more important to the mobile professional than
having a communications solution that offers simple and
hassle-free connectivity to the corporate network," said Mark
Yahiro, vice president of marketing and business development
for Hitachi PC. "Hitachi PC and 3Com bridge that gap by
giving today's professional a 3Com Network Ready solution
that works just as easily between one location and another; or
from around the world." Inacom
"As a leading global provider of technology management
services, Inacom is happy to help bring the 3Com Network
Ready program to the marketplace," said Mike Steffan,
president and general manager of Inacom's Distribution and
Operations Group. "Today's businesses are dependent upon
computer networks. Networking technology has improved the
speed and efficiency of business communications. 3Com
Network Ready systems will speed our clients' access to their
networks." Inteva Microsystems Inc.
"Inteva Microsystems and 3Com will support our goal in
providing a network solution to our customers that is easy and
manageable, and at the same time we can offer maximum
performance at a competitive price," said Erik Christensen,
national product manager. Micron Electronics Inc.
"Our strategic partnership in the 3Com Network Ready
program provides significant advantages for our customers.
Customers can now purchase PC productivity products with
confidence in their ability to lower cost and be network ready,"
said Gene Thomas, vice president of Strategic Business
Development. "Clearly corporate network solutions are
expected from leading PC manufacturers. Our partnership with
3Com sends a strong signal to our customers and the market
regarding Micron's commitment to networking and lower cost
solutions." Nexar
"Nexar's partnership with 3Com supports our strategy of
providing customers with the highest quality components that
deliver maximum performance and ensure long-term
investment protection," said Albert J. Agbay, chairman and
chief executive officer, Nexar Technologies Inc. "As the
market leader, 3Com is the natural choice for Nexar to meet
customers' increasing needs for the ease of installation and
cost-savings benefits that network ready PCs deliver." Olivetti
Personal Computers
"As a member of the 3Com Network Ready program, Olivetti
Personal Computers is now able to supply its customers with
truly network-ready PCs, able to access corporate networks
right out of the box," said Bernhard Auer, chief executive,
Olivetti Personal Computers. "We welcome the chance to
work in concert with 3Com, providing our customers with an
easy-to-use product that saves on valuable MIS resources.
Now that the Modulo line of desktop PCs includes 3Com's
unmatched networking cards pre-installed, we are proving our
commitment to provide leading-edge solutions for the
business environment." Pionex Technologies
"A partnership with 3Com enhances our existing high-quality
networking solution," said Bob Schaffer, regional sales
director. "Together, Pionex Technologies and 3Com can
provide our customer with a powerful solution that is easy to
manage and capable of future growth." Quantex
Microsystems Inc.
"At Quantex, we feel that there is a great demand for efficient
and easy-to-install network-ready systems among our small
office/home office environments," said Frank Ramsay,
communication director for Quantex Microsystems Inc.
"Quantex consistently shows strength in the SOHO market
and with the 3Com partnership, we can continue to reach our
goal of providing network-ready solutions for small- to
medium-sized businesses."
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